Hong Kong stocks were dealt a setback by downbeat China housing data published overnight while banks were under additional pressure after the People’s Bank of China reiterated support for the property ...
Hong Kong’s New Crypto License Could Cost Exchanges a Pretty Penny
The city’s new licensing regime paves the way for exchanges to operate legally but tough compliance requirements could cost firms as much as $20 million, industry insiders say.
New Hong Kong Listing Rules Eliminate Need to Disclose China-related Risks
In other recent listing rules changes, the HKEX also set a lower threshold for advanced technology companies including those in artificial intelligence and semiconductors to list on the exchange.
Hong Kong home price war could get uglier after CK Asset’s new home launch, agents say
A new home launch this week by Hong Kong property developer CK Asset at the lowest prices in seven years has shocked the market and could intensify a price war in the financial hub, realtors said.
Hong Kong actor Francis Ng made actress cry on reality show
Chinese singer-actress Xu Mengjie wept after completing her assigned performance. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OKX Ventures Invests USD1 Million in Lead Funding Round for Hong Kong-Based AI and Web3 Startup Moonbox
HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2023 /CNW/ -- OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading global crypto exchange and innovative Web3 company OKX, has announced a USD1 million investment in Moonbox, an artificial ...
Exclusive-China, Saudi in talks for ETF cross-listings to bolster financial ties-sources
China and Saudi Arabia's stock exchanges are in talks to allow exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to list on each other's bourses, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the countries look to ...
Hong Kong police arrest woman on suspicion of scamming pedestrians out of HK$20,000 in 14 cases
Suspect tells victim she needs money to take her child to doctor and then uses bogus bank transfer records to make them think she has paid them back Woman, 28, linked to 14 reports of street deception ...
Lounge operator at Hong Kong airport embarks on hiring spree, targets workers from ethnic minority background
A major lounge operator at the Hong Kong International Airport plans to hire more staff, including ethnic minority workers with language skills, to cope with the surge in post-pandemic travel demand.
Hong Kong Chief Executive praises ‘world-class institutions’ partnership’ as Kellogg-HKUST EMBA programme marks 25th anniversary
However, everyone attending was in agreement about the success of the programme – offered jointly by Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, in the United States, and Hong Kong ...
Spirit of Sun Yat-sen Flickers in a Court at Hong Kong
A judge at the former British Crown Colony refuses to bar Hong Kongers from listening to or singing a pro-democracy song.
Hong Kong tourists caught in typhoon on Okinawa
Around 80 Hong Kong travelers were stranded in an Okinawa hotel during Typhoon Khanun. (August 8) Around 80 Hong Kong travelers were stranded in an Okinawa hotel during Typhoon Khanun. (August 8) ...
Average annual salary for Hong Kong’s fresh graduates at HK$300,000, but job market remains challenging
Graduates from HKU continue to top the salary chart compiled by the city’s eight publicly funded universities, followed by Chinese University.
Hong Kong uses China playbook as crackdown turns to dissidents’ loved ones
Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.