Asia-focussed insurer AIA Group Ltd reported a 22per cent rise in first-half new business value on Tuesday, as it recovered from business disruptions caused by the pandemic in its main markets of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam reveals government has opened talks on implementing China’s anti-sanctions law, but timetable for enacting this year ‘extremely tight’
Hong Kong's leader has revealed her officials have begun internal talks on the implementation of China's anti-sanctions law, conceding however that the timetable for enacting the legislation before ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand to Enter Lockdown; Hong Kong’s Rules: Virus Update
Singapore is considering a plan to allow groups of vaccinated travelers to enter the country on carefully controlled itineraries. Business groups in Hong Kong slammed the decision to further curb ... ( read original story ...)
How safe international meetings can help Hong Kong achieve an economic reset
Hong Kong has a small window of opportunity to position itself as a venue for safe regional and international gatherings in the post-pandemic world and gain a first-mover advantage over other Asian ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top legislature to discuss adding anti-sanctions law to Hong Kong on Friday – media
China's top legislature will discuss on Friday the possible extension to Hong Kong of an anti-sanctions law, local media TVB News quoted National People's Congress Standing Committee delegate Tam ... ( read original story ...)
AI Firm SenseTime Said to Tap HSBC For $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
SenseTime Group Ltd., China’s largest artificial intelligence company, is working with HSBC Holdings Plc to arrange its planned Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise at least $2 billion, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC acquiring Axa’s Insurance assets for $575M
HSBC or the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is buying Axa Singapores insurance assets for $575 million. The acquisition plan was revealed on Monday, Aug. 16. It was reported that ... ( read original story ...)
HK Raises Quarantine Time; New Zealand Local Case: Virus Update
Hong Kong will hike quarantine for medium-risk places to 14 days to curb the spread of the virus. Business groups in the city are already opposing measures announced on Monday that curbed travel.The U ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s consumption rebound led by wealthy stuck at home
The robust recovery in consumption has been driven by extravagant spending by Hong Kong's travel-loving rich, who have been forced to remain in the city. A man in his 40s who works for a law firm in ... ( read original story ...)
Sensex, Nifty Edge Lower; Banking, Auto Shares Underperform
The Indian equity benchmarks edged lower on Tuesday dragged by losses in banking, financial services, auto and metal shares amid weak trend in other Asian markets. The Sensex declined as much as 167 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader: Groups crossing ‘red lines’ should disband
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday organizations that cross “red lines” and disregard national security should disband and the government would not hesitate to cut ties with professional ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Hong Kong lengthens quarantines for 16 countries
Hong Kong will tighten entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the United States and 15 other countries beginning Friday, extending the quarantine period to 21 days. Previously, the 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Lam tells solicitors’ group to stay out of politics
Hong Kong's government may cut ties with one of the city's key legal profession associations if it gets involved in politics, leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday in her latest warning to civil society ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Says Groups Should Stay Out of Politics
Hong Kong’s leader said the city will cut ties with any group that gets involved in politics, as authorities in the Asian financial hub ramp up pressure on civil society organizations critical of the ... ( read original story ...)