The South Korean group's $11 bln spinoff was partly designed to unlock value. But the parent now trades at a discount to its 82% stake in its newly unleashed subsidiary. Its unloved ... ( read original story ...)
Despite lousy 2021, Hong Kong stocks may yield gains this year
Hong Kong stock market investors may be forgiven if they feel they were at the receiving end of bad luck in 2021. While Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reached record ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks open flat ahead of data
Hong Kong stocks started on Monday barely moved following a tepid lead from Wall Street and as investors await the release of Chinese economic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new lawmakers are mostly affluent homeowners, with property in mainland China and overseas. How well can they represent ordinary residents?
Assets declaration shows 69 out of 90 legislators are property owners, nearly half with mainland investments Not-so-diverse Legco raises questions about members' ability to reflect views of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong budget: with lower-than-expected deficit, should relief go to masses or only targeted groups? Finance chief Paul Chan voices dilemma
Ahead of coming address in February, financial secretary has faced mounting calls to roll out fresh round of consumption vouchers or more sweeteners He says targeted approach may lead to backlash over ... ( read original story ...)
Hot Topics: Amid local Omicron outbreak, Hong Kong’s anti-pandemic measures may hurt restaurants, gyms and more
As the city faces its fifth wave of Covid-19 cases, the government has reimposed some of its strictest social-distancing rules. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong children’s well-being and Covid-19 fifth wave need focus rather than politics
The public has no stomach for any big talk about government overhauls at a time when Covid-19 is spreading and our children are suffering Rather than fretting over politics, let policymakers make Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans transfers from 153 countries
The Government of Hong Kong has banned transfer and transit passengers from 153 countries and territories to prevent the spread of the Omicron COVID variant in the territory in a further blow to the ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: New look of Hong Kong in 2022 in 6 keywords
The year 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong return to the motherland and the development of the Hong Kong Special Admi ... ( read original story ...)
China’s retail sales set to grow 6 per cent in 2022 as focus shifts to green living and rural consumption, Hong Kong think tank says
China’s economy has shaken off the impact of the coronavirus, with retail sales likely to grow by some 6 per cent in 2022 as the government strengthens measures and policies to boost consumption, Fung ... ( read original story ...)
New look of Hong Kong in 2022 in 6 keywords
The year 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, and the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) under the principle of "patriots ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong budget: NGO calls for financial assistance for those left jobless, underemployed by strict social-distancing rules
While a recently announced relief package is aimed at shoring up affected businesses, the Society for Community Organisation notes rank-and-file workers have been left out. ( read original story ...)
Omicron: Hong Kong will not fully relax social-distancing rules, even after Lunar New Year, health minister says
The woman was said to have stayed at home during the five days between her completing quarantine and testing positive, but her family did not Experts are now exploring the possibility of cross ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong actress Michelle Reis out of ICU after life-threatening ailment
HONG KONG - Retired actress Michelle Reis has been discharged from hospital after being in intensive care for 48 hours. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)