Beijing loyalist and Hong Kong security secretary John Lee is poised to become the city's new chief executive. ( read original story ...)
One candidate, one system? China leaves nothing to chance by installing next Hong Kong leader
The sole candidate offered from Beijing to serve as Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, was instrumental in overseeing the often-brutal responses of security forces over the past eight year to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first Retail Green Bond sells out with US$4.2 billion in orders, auguring well for city’s role as funding hub for climate-friendly projects
The three-year note, offering a 2.5 per cent return on a minimum investment of HK$10,000, was 1.2 times oversubscribed Strong response boosted by volatile stock market as investors seek a safer bet, ... ( read original story ...)
Essential for Hong Kong to strike balance as Xi Jinping digs in on zero-Covid
Words of Chinese president do nothing to raise hopes of an early reopening of the border with Hong Kong, which strives to remain an international finance hub It seemed unlikely not long ago, when ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Break-up Pressure Marks the End of an Era
The bank’s position – with huge financial stakes and close political ties in both London and Beijing – has become increasingly untenable amid growing tensions. ( read original story ...)
2 New Executives Join HSB This Week
HANG SENG BANK (00011.HK) announced that two new executives have joined Hang Seng Bank this week. They are Angela Shing, Chief Marketing Officer, and Gloria Ho, Head of Human Resources. Both have ... ( read original story ...)
Inaugural Retail Green Bond attracts US$4.2 billion of subscriptions, as Hong Kong takes a step towards becoming a fundraising hub for climate-friendly projects
The three-year note, offering a 2.5 per cent return on a minimum investment of HK$10,000, was 1.2 times oversubscribed Strong response boosted by volatile stock market as investors seek a safer bet, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong closes the door on ‘nano flats’ in planning overhaul
Hong Kong’s booming trend for “nano flats” could be about to go bust amid an overhaul of planning laws and the ongoing exodus of residents. All newly built private homes must measure at least 280 sq ... ( read original story ...)
China installing former security chief as Hong Kong leader
China is installing a career security official as the new leader of Hong Kong in the culmination of a sweeping political transformation that has gutted any opposition in the Asian financial center and ... ( read original story ...)
In a One-Man Race in Hong Kong, China Is Guaranteed to Win
John Lee, a Beijing loyalist who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, built his career by deepening his contacts within the mainland security services. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property investment drops 46% to USD1.4b in Q1
Almost half of the transactions were from the industrial sector. Investor sentiment in Hong Kong’s property sector was affected by various factors, including global geopolitical tensions and stock ... ( read original story ...)
Sun Hung Kai plans to build 9,940 flats at Yuen Long’s Tam Mei wetlands in one of Hong Kong’s biggest mass housing projects
The number of flats planned, equal to Hong Kong’s total home sales in the first seven months of 2021, is about the size of Whampoa Garden in Hung Hom, making it one of the city’s largest residential ... ( read original story ...)
5 daunting tasks for Hong Kong’s next leader
Observers are watching to see if Mr Lee's housing outcomes will be any different. 3. Restoring world status Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub has taken a hit from the 2019 unrest and ... ( read original story ...)
US rate rise promises even more pain on way for battered Hong Kong
With gross domestic product shrinking sharply by 4 percent in the first quarter and the economy battling a slump, the last thing Hong Kong needs is a rise in interest rates that will hurt households ... ( read original story ...)