Experts are predicting the deepest global recession in 40 years, led by the US, Europe and China, amid record debt and rising costs - just as Hong Kong is looking for a boost following over 30 months ... ( read original story ...)
Proposal for R&D transfers from mainland China to Hong Kong has ‘very high’ chance of success, technology secretary says
Sun Dong says data access proposal is part of strategy to transform city into global hub for innovation and technology Technology secretary says chief executive also planning 'ambitious and new' plans ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Businesses Push For Full Reopening to Revive City
Hong Kong’s dismantling of hotel quarantine for arrivals is being met by calls for the city to remove remaining travel restrictions to help bolster its fortunes as an international financial hub.Most ... ( read original story ...)
End of Hong Kong’s Covid quarantine fuels hope of looser China rules
Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee — best known for overseeing a severe and unpopular security crackdown — sent champagne corks flying around the city’s offices on Friday. In one short announcement, Lee ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cardinal among activists on trial over protest fund
A 90-year-old Hong Kong cardinal will go on trial alongside four fellow democracy supporters on Monday over their role in running a fund to help defend people arrested in anti-government protests. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPOs suffer from business downturn and China tension
September, the total IPO deal value in Hong Kong stood at only $7.77 billion, the lowest since 2013. That volume is expected to be boosted by Thursday's IPO from Leapmotor, which is likely to be the ... ( read original story ...)
Baring PE Asia weighs US$8 billion deal to merge Hong Kong’s Tricor and Vistra, sources say
Baring Private Equity Asia is exploring a combination of two Hong Kong-based business services firms it owns, Tricor and Vistra, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
China EV maker Leapmotor set to raise $800 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology is set to raise $800 million by pricing its shares at HK$48 ($6.12) each in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), said two ... ( read original story ...)
China EV Maker Leapmotor Set to Raise $800 Million in Hong Kong IPO – Sources
China electric vehicle maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology is set to raise $800 million by pricing its shares at HK$48($6.12) each in its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to two sources ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers urge Hong Kong government to expand criteria allowing overseas talent to pursue short-term work in city
Legislators urge government to authorise more host organisations to invite talent and grant foreign professionals longer stay in city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Businesses Push For Full Reopening as Quarantine Ends
Hong Kong’s dismantling of hotel quarantine for arrivals is being met by calls for the city to remove remaining restrictions on travelers to help revive its fortunes as an international financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Swapping Hong Kong for Crewe: ‘We won’t go back’
The BBC has followed families who have moved from Hong Kong to the UK, to see if life is everything they hoped for. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police to deploy large number of officers on National Day next week, chief says
Police Commissioner Raymond Siu also reveals counterterrorism hotline has received more than 6,300 messages since launch in June Force will monitor social media for potential threats in lead-up to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Billionaire’s K. Wah Wins Shanghai Real Estate Bid, Sees “Excellent” Opportunity
K. Wah, though a subsidiary, will hold 60% of a joint venture in partnership with two state-owned companies to develop residential and commercial property in an area planned for artificial ... ( read original story ...)