After the city’s deadliest fire in decades, Hong Kong’s government, wary of sparks of unrest, has employed a heavy-handed crackdown in the name of national security.
HSBC to occupy over 40,000 sq ft at Hong Kong’s Capitol Centre in 2026
Current tenant Chanel’s three-year lease for the prime retail space in Causeway Bay expires on May 15 next year.
Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong Kong
When undergraduate Miles Kwan launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities after one of the city's deadliest fires last week, he was arrested for sedition.
Exclusive-Baidu’s Kunlunxin, valued at close to $3 billion, eyes Hong Kong IPO, sources say
Kunlunxin, the AI chip unit of Chinese internet search giant Baidu, is planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong, having recently completed a fundraising that valued it at 21 billion yuan ...
Building long-term careers: how HKTE’s online fairs connect global talent to Hong Kong
Government initiatives help top companies source the right candidates to drive growth in a highly competitive international market.
Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns
The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city. The blaze, which occurred 11 days before ...
What to know about Hong Kong’s legislative election after a fire raised governance concerns
Sunday’s vote to elect new lawmakers to Hong Kong’s 90-member Legislative Council comes just 11 days after a massive fire engulfed seven towers in a high-rise apartment complex, killing at least 159 ...
A Hong Kong man asked for accountability after a deadly fire. So why was he arrested?
When undergraduate Miles Kwan launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities after one of the city's deadliest fires last week, he was arrested for sedition. The ferocious blaze had ...
ISS, property manager in Hong Kong fire case, defends ‘admin role’, watchdog disagrees
Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.
Hong Kong fire expected to be credit-negative for reinsurers
AM Best expects a material portion of the gross incurred loss from the deadly Hong Kong apartment fire to be transferred to reinsurers. This could halt downward pressure on Hong Kong property ...
Hong Kong fire draws public fury, and tests Beijing’s grip on the city
Officials are rushing to tamp down anger over the blaze, which killed at least 159 people in the Chinese territory’s deadliest fire in almost 80 years.
Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire
Hong Kong residents and experts are pushing back against claims that bamboo scaffolding was a key reason for the city's deadliest fire in decades ...
HashKey’s Hong Kong IPO highlights crypto exchange challenges under Beijing’s watchful eye
HashKey is likely to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange within the next two to three months 'if it receives adequate investor interest' The initial public offering (IPO) of HashKey Holdings, ...
CPA Australia Survey: Hong Kong’s capital market key to sustaining international competitiveness amid conservative businesses outlook for 2026
The survey of accounting and finance professionals underscores the critical role of capital market strength and financial connectivity in maintaining the city's international competitiveness. Building ...