Hong Kong’s leader has defended the rules for the upcoming local elections as open and fair after an electoral overhaul effectively barred the city’s remaining pro-democracy activists from joining the ...
Hong Kong stocks hold at 11-month low as HSBC, ICBC lead slump among banks on earnings, property risks
China’s major lenders slumped amid concerns about earnings, with Bank of China and HSBC both missing market consensus in their report cards. BYD erased a 2 per cent drop before its expected record ...
Alibaba, BYD, HSBC lead losses in Hong Kong stocks on surprise drop in Chinese manufacturing
The city’s stock benchmark is set to complete a third month of losses. A surprise drop in manufacturing this month means it’s too early to call the bottom in the Chinese economic slowdown, Nomura says ...
Popularity and use of Hong Kong’s virtual banks is on the rise, finds survey by industry body HKAB
As the public's understanding of virtual banks deepens, the popularity of such lenders will continue to increase, further promoting fintech development in Hong Kong, HKAB says Increased acceptance 'is ...
Higher Open Tipped For Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, advancing more than 350 points or 2 percent in that span. The
Hong Kong to help finance Northern Metropolis project with land exchange scheme
Owners can keep land earmarked for new town and build according to zoning uses, but they will be required to pay premium, development chief Bernadette Linn says.
A journey through Hong Kong: Explore the city’s top cultural and financial highlights
Join us as we check out Hong Kong's cultural and financial top spots, taking in the sights and experiences the city has to offer.
Hong Kong opens new office for online talent platform aimed at attracting high-skilled workers, boosting retention efforts
Physical office for ‘Hong Kong Talent Engage’ online platform was among initiatives announced by John Lee in policy address.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority drops major hints on CBDC potential — What you need to know now
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a report elucidating its initial findings after the completion of phase 1 of its pilot program, Project e-HKD. The project was initiated to examine ...
HSBC launches $3-B buyback, profit disappoints on rising costs
HSBC on Monday reported a fresh $3-billion share buyback and a more than doubling of third-quarter profit that nonetheless missed forecasts as spending on technology and operations grew and inflation ...
Washington state senator Jeff Wilson cleared of Hong Kong gun charge
A gun charge against Jeff Wilson, a Washington state senator, was dismissed by a Hong Kong court Monday. The charge was linked to Wilson's possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Hong Kong tourism chief says lifting health declaration unlikely to create dramatic surge in cross-border travel to mainland China
Tourism minister Kevin Yeung says mainland authorities’ decision to scrap ‘black code’ for entry is unlikely to cause a dramatic rise in Hongkongers heading north.
4 former Hong Kong student leaders jailed over their praise of a knife attack on a police officer
Four former student leaders from the University of Hong Kong have been sentenced to two years in prison for inciting people to wound others through their praise of a man who stabbed a police officer b
Jeff Wilson, Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for having gun in carry-on, gets charge dismissed
"I reached into my briefcase for gum and felt my gun instead. My heart sank," Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson said in a statement. He called the incident an "honest mistake."