The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday welcomed that Canada's Fraser Institute once again ranked Hong Kong as the world's freest economy in the Economic Freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to extend COVID vaccine pass scheme to 5-year-olds
Hong Kong will include children aged five and above in its COVID-19 vaccine pass scheme from the end of September, the government said on Thursday, as authorities try to boost inoculation levels there ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande lenders appoint receiver to seize Hong Kong HQ – sources
Crisis at debt-laden Chinese property developer deepens in wake of default last year and failure to sell building ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Extends Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate to Children as Young as 5 Years
The city’s government said that recent Covid-related deaths of children underscored the need to widen vaccination requirements to younger age groups. ( read original story ...)
Property developer Sunac China gets winding-up petition in Hong Kong
Cash-strapped property developer Sunac China said on Thursday it received a winding-up petition at the Hong Kong High Court over non-payment of certain senior notes worth $22 million and interest. ( read original story ...)
China’s Evergrande crisis worsens as lender seizes HQ in Hong Kong
A lender has taken possession of Evergrande's Hong Kong headquarters after the cash-strapped Chinese property developer defaulted on a loan. ( read original story ...)
Principal weighs selling Hong Kong pension business
Principal Financial Group is considering selling its pension fund business in Hong Kong — a move that would help streamline its portfolio. ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande lenders appoint receiver to seize Hong Kong headquarters – sources
Lenders of struggling Chinese developer Evergrande Group have appointed a receiver this week to seize its Hong Kong headquarters, two sources said, as the world's most indebted developer struggles to ... ( read original story ...)
Battery Maker CALB Wins Nod for $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
CALB Co., a Chinese battery supplier for electric vehicle makers, has received approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should turn to culture to compete against New York and London, says senior mainland official
Cultural development will boost city’s pursuit of financial and innovative goals, according to deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office. ( read original story ...)
Global shares rise as investors watch for central bank moves
Global stock benchmarks mostly rose Thursday as investors closely watched a European central bank meeting and sought to juggle concerns about inflation and recession. France's CAC 40 rose 0.1% to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers, brokers support bill paving the way for mainland Chinese investors to trade yuan-denominated stocks in city
Financial Secretary Paul Chan disclosed the plan to introduce a 'one stock, two currencies' option in his blog last weekend The daily turnover on the southbound link of the Stock Connect averaged US$5 ... ( read original story ...)
From NYSE to Hong Kong Stock Exchange, these are the top 5 equity markets globally
Equity investments are some of the most popular and oldest forms of investment in the world. The Dutch East India Co. was the first company to offer the public equity shares of its business, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong developer Chinachem buys TikTok’s London office for US$182 million
Acquisition of Kaleidoscope from London-listed Helical marks privately held Hong Kong company's first overseas venture Chinachem will continue to seek opportunities in 'other major developed markets', ... ( read original story ...)