Volunteers rolling out red carpet for new arrivals hope to avoid backlash from local residents over competition for schools, jobs. ( read original story ...)
Prudential’s Hong Kong Share Sale Is Said Expected at HK$143.80
Prudential Plc is telling prospective investors it plans to price its Hong Kong share offering at HK$143.80 apiece, according to a person familiar with the matter. The insurance giant is selling up to ... ( read original story ...)
Exome-Backed Broncus Holding Corporation Launches Hong Kong Public Offering
The IPO was valued at $1.26 billion and will trade on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("HKEX"). Exome was also part of Broncus Holding Corporation's Series D round in early 2021. Sam Isaly, Managing ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Bank of China among 11 lenders to complete US$619 million in deals as southbound Bond Connect debuts
Eleven Hong Kong lenders including HSBC and Bank of China (Hong Kong) completed 4 billion yuan (US$618.73 million) worth of transactions on the first day of trading of the newly launched southbound ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong affairs allow no US intervention
Hong Kong-related issues have always had a complex international background. The world should have a clear understanding of what has been done to the special administrative region (SAR) of China by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market falls 1.3%
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index declined 1.3%, or 318.82 points, to 24,192.16. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1.47%, or 128.74 points, to 8,604.99. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 vaccination: Get shots before winter to avoid severe illness, Hong Kong experts warn people
New study’s findings show hamsters housed in cold conditions had significantly higher virus concentration and viral loads seven days after being infectedCity confirms seven imported Covid-19 cases ... ( read original story ...)
China and Hong Kong-based bitcoin holders scrambling to protect their crypto assets
Some crypto holders in China and Hong Kong are scrambling to safeguard their crypto assets, according to an attorney who works with overseas crypto clients. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rises to 3rd place among world’s financial centers
Hong Kong ranked third globally in the lates Global Financial Centers Index GFCI published by the British think tank ZYen Gro ... ( read original story ...)
BizBeat Ep.227: Southbound Bond Connect kicks off; Two-way financial market opening-up speeds up
China has launched Southbound Bond Connect to allow mainland investors to trade bonds in Hong Kong. This is another major measure taken by China to support the development of Hong Kong. The southbound ... ( read original story ...)
Fact sheet on US interference in Hong Kong affairs strong response, wake-up call to US: Commissioner’s office
HONG KONG - The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said Friday that a fact sheet on US interference in Hong Kong affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Apollo Unit Backs Hong Kong Insurer FWD’s $3 Billion U.S. IPO
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s FWD Group landed a $400 million investment as part of the Asian insurer’s plans for a multibillion-dollar U.S. listing. ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Bank of China among five lenders to complete deals as southbound Bond Connect debuts
The southbound Bond Connect link allows 13 Hong Kong banks to trade bonds for 41 mainland banks and 173 professional investors in the city, with the daily quota set at 20 billion yuan and 500 billion ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s financial ranking rises
Hong Kong ranked third in the latest Global Financial Centres Index Report, up by one place from the last index, the Government says. ( read original story ...)