Carrie Lam, the territory’s chief executive, said Monday that she would not seek a second term. Her tenure was marked by protests, a contentious law and a devastating Covid outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader’s challenges ahead
Hong Kong's beleaguered Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that she will not be standing for re-election in May. Chief Secretary and erstwhile security head John Lee has been tipped to be her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Films Prominent at Taiwan Documentary Festival
Two Hong Kong protest-related films that are unlikely to ever be screened in their home territory will take center stage at the Taiwan International Documentary Festival, in the event’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security official to stand as chief executive
John Lee’s bid for top political post is sign of the growing influence of security officials ... ( read original story ...)
Benefits of Hong Kong’s New Mortgage Policy to Appear in Late 2022
despite the Hong Kong government's recent Budget Speech announcement to lift the maximum property value limit for mortgage loans of high LTV ratio, which is a welcomed amendment, JLL expects any ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s No. 2 official John Lee says he plans to run in leadership election
STORY: Lee said he was awaiting Beijing's approval for him to stand in the leadership election.Lee, 64, a former deputy commissioner of police, was promoted to the global financial hub's No. 2 role in ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC leverages smart analytics to develop new tools that enhance the personalised customer experience
The new Budget feature in the HSBC HK mobile app harnesses big data to generate personalised insights for customers, helping them track monthly spending and also take charge of their financial goals. ( read original story ...)
HSBC moves into the metaverse
STORY: HSBC has entered the metaverse.The bank announced Wednesday (April 6) it had launched a fund to capture investment opportunities in the space for its rich clients in Hong Kong and Singapore.It ... ( read original story ...)
Any outflows from Hong Kong are temporary: govt
Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui said on Wednesday that any outflows of professionals or capital from Hong Kong are a “temporary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Documentary Prompts Taiwanese to Eye Immigration Policy
Film on Hong Kong protests has spurred discussion among Taiwanese about whether Taiwan should offer Hong Kongers more immigration assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong And The Greater Bay Area: Q&A With BLF Lawyers.
How can Hong Kong benefit from GBA? BLF Lawyers (BLF): GBA offers a platform for being one of the world’s largest leading innovation centres. The GBA has a combined gross domestic product of US$1.34 ... ( read original story ...)
Hard-liner Who Led Crackdown on Protests Is Favorite to Run Hong Kong
John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in bottom quadrant once again as home prices rose to about two-decade high globally in 2021, Knight Frank says
Property prices across 150 cities tracked by Knight Frank index rose on average by 11 per cent last year Hong Kong ranked 123rd, same spot it held in 2020, with a growth rate of 3.6 per cent Home ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Hong Kong No. 2 official announces bid for leadership election
Hong Kong's deputy leader, former police officer John Lee, announced on Wednesday that he plans to run for the city's top job, which could see Beijing signing off on the first security official to run ... ( read original story ...)