Pro-Beijing candidates are running uncontested for most seats in a Hong Kong election committee tasked with choosing the city's leader, with the pro-democracy camp almost absent, government ... ( read original story ...)
Old Hong Kong – Fusion- Art Concept Studio Open for free from August 13
"Old Hong Kong • Fusion- Art Concept Studio" is selected to locate at the redevelopment project of Ki Lung Street, Prince Edward, which is about to be demolished. The granite pillars on the veranda ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock investors told to take cover
Equity experts are warning about the regulatory risks of putting money into individual Hong Kong stocks, saying investors should focus on equity indexes and old-economy shares. Oswald Chan reports ... ( read original story ...)
China’s market has further room to fall
The technical picture also suggests considerable room for further declines in the coming months. The long-term charts clearly show how political interventions (regulatory pressure in 2015 and trade ... ( read original story ...)
Fife signature on rare Hong Kong bank note set to sell for up to £50,000 at auction
The ‘ Hong Kong 1860’ five dollar banknote was the earliest known fully issued banknote of any denomination for the country. And it carries the signatures of two Scots - one from the Kingdom. Born in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong experiences ‘alarming’ population drop, but government says not all 90,000 leaving city because of national security law
Social administration expert Professor Paul Yip says officials should try and address the concerns of those going elsewhere, as number of people in city now estimated to be 7.39 million. ( read original story ...)
Almost 90,000 people left Hong Kong in the past year. It marks the city’s biggest population decrease in 60 years.
Hong Kong saw a net outflow of 89,200 residents year over year in June 2021, bringing its population down 1.2% to 7.39 million people. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic recovery depends highly on international businesses and visitors: MTR CEO
Jacob Kam, CEO of MTR Corporation, says company's return to pre-pandemic earnings will depend on the reopening of Hong Kong border with mainland China and the pace of vaccination rates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks drop as China crackdown concerns linger before economic data signalling weakening recovery
Hong Kong stocks fell for a second day over concerns Beijing will extend its regulatory crackdown on the economy while traders await key data on China's economy. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.5 per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May See Quick Recovery
The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which hit had advanced more than 480 points or 1.8 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Population Shrinks By 89,000 in Just 12 Months
Hong Kong’s population shrank substantially over the past 12 months as people left the city in the wake of the implementation of the national security law that curtailed protest and dissent. ( read original story ...)
Under the glow of Hong Kong’s neon lights
Taxis drive under neon and LED signs at Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong, China August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu ... ( read original story ...)
Meng Wanzhou defrauded HSBC without causing loss, extradition case is told, as diplomatic storm swirls outside court
Canadian government lawyer says the Huawei executive caused HSBC to suffer ‘deprivation’ by lying about the company’s Iran business and exposing the bank to potential risk. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t urged to include non-permanent residents living in Hong Kong for more than 7 years in stimulus schemes
A group of people who have lived in Hong Kong for seven years or more but lack permanent resident status have urged the government to include them in the consumption voucher and cash payout schemes ... ( read original story ...)