The Hang Seng Index gained 1.2 per cent to 22,191.01 early on Wednesday morning, and was heading for a third straight day of gains. ( read original story ...)
Two senior UK judges resign from Hong Kong’s top court
Two of Britain’s most senior judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s top court, citing Beijing’s imposition of a tough national security law on the territory, in a blow for th ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates: British judges resign from Hong Kong’s top court
Two leading British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s top court, citing Beijing’s imposition of a tough national security law on the territory. Lord Robert Reed, the president of the Supreme Court ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 6,981 new coronavirus infections
Hong Kong reported 6,981 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, as daily infections continued to decline with the government preparing to ease some of the city's stringent COVID-19 measures starting ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says city’s brain drain is ‘unarguable’
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said it was "unarguable" that the global financial hub was seeing a brain drain due to stringent coronavirus rules, but added she valued the city's ... ( read original story ...)
UK judges resign from Hong Kong court over security law
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Two senior British judges, including the president of the UK Supreme Court, have submitted their resignation from Hong Kong's highest court, saying their role was ... ( read original story ...)
British judges quit Hong Kong’s top court over new security law
Robert Reed and Patrick Hodge said they could no longer serve in the Chinese territory “without appearing to endorse an administration which has departed from values of political freedom.” ... ( read original story ...)
Lessor BOC Aviation repossesses 747-8 cargo plane from Russian operator
A Boeing 747-8 freighter leased to Russia’s AirBridgeCargo has flown to California from Hong Kong, according to FlightRadar24, after a U.S. judge signed an order allowing lessor BOC Aviation Ltd to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid-19 battle has ‘brain drained’ economy as house prices are forecast to fall
While some restrictions are due to be eased next month, Hong Kong’s battle with Covid-19 will fuel a shrinking economy and plunging house prices, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange to trial digital assets trading in ‘Diamond’ pilot
The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) revealed on Tuesday its plans to launch “Diamond,” a trading platform to pilot digital assets in 2022. See related article: China’s e-CNY pilot to boost Hong Kong as ... ( read original story ...)
Covid Live Updates: Omicron Subvariant Is Now Dominant in U.S.
Federal health officials clear second Covid booster shots for those 50 and older, and some immunocompromised people. Hong Kong is running low on coffins amid its deadliest Covid wave. Pfizer and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s IPO Drought Shown in Worst Quarter of Pandemic Era
Initial public offerings in Hong Kong slumped to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, with external factors ranging from inflation to the war in Europe adding to China-related woes.Most ... ( read original story ...)
Ferretti navigates choppy markets to launch €890mn Hong Kong IPO
Italian yachtmaker Ferretti shelved its planned Milan listing at the last minute. It is now going public in Hong Kong — a nod to its main shareholder, ... ( read original story ...)
State Street Dropped as Manager of Hong Kong’s Biggest ETF
Hong Kong appointed a Hang Seng Bank Ltd. unit to manage the city’s largest exchange traded fund, replacing State Street Corp. after the U.S. firm became embroiled in a controversy over sanctioned ... ( read original story ...)