A cross-party group of 110 lawmakers have asked British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to pursue action as a “pathway to introducing targeted sanctions” over controversial national security law. ( read original story ...)
Govt urged to carry out audit of UK assets of Hong Kong and China officials linked to human rights violations
The government should carry out an audit of the UK assets of Chinese and Hong Kong officials linked to human rights violations, a cross-party group of MPs has demanded. A group of 110 MPs has written ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong renewal project to build more than 4,000 flats in Kowloon City but vendors, Thai residents fear for soul of neighbourhood
Urban Renewal Authority is looking to acquire property interests in the area for its second-largest redevelopment project Union chair for Thai workers says community could become further fragmented ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement – sources
HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior banker downplayed the risks, sources told Reuters, with at least one large institutional investor ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong renewal project to built more than 4,000 flats in Kowloon City but vendors, Thai residents fear for soul of neighbourhood
With the combined area accounting for 1,000 property interests, the authority on Friday said ... According to a government census in 2016, more than 800 of Hong Kong’s 10,215 Thai residents live in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong home prices in April rise for the first time in three months, as deals gain momentum on easing coronavirus curbs
Hong Kong’s home price index reversed a three-month losing streak ... “The index will widen its increase in May, but the overall property price [index] in the first half will still see a slight ... ( read original story ...)
Cambridge councillors clash over claims city homes marketed to Hong Kong property investors
Councillor Mike Davey said the Cambridge Investment Partnership "has never sought to attract international property investors". ( read original story ...)
Pinduoduo Beats Estimates, Hong Kong Cheers Internet Earnings, Week In Review
Alibaba HK and Baidu HK gained +12.21% and +14.26%, respectively, following their expectation-beating financial results, which we covered in yesterday’s note. This morning, following the market close ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Area the next big battlefield for banks as revenues set to hit US$200 billion by 2025, HSBC executive says
HSBC plans to make inroads into the lucrative Greater Bay Area, as Hong Kong's largest lender expects banking sector revenues in the area to reach US$200 billion by 2025, according to a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Thousand of people are leaving Hong Kong — and now it’s clear where they’re going
Many global cities stand to benefit from Hong Kong’s increasing “brain drain” of talent. Here are the major metropolises that are taking the talent in. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police hunt for triad gang after man hacked to death, woman beaten unconscious with chair in gambling den ambush
Couple were trying to recover HK$100,000 debt Lovers attacked with knives, chairs and metal rods Hong Kong police are searching for a gang of triad members and an alleged drug trafficker in connection ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam: Unleashing The World’s Future Innovation Powerhouses
Stock This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. ( read original story ...)
UAE port operator DP World warms to more wind, solar, hydropower, biomass and nuclear energy in Asia, in net zero aim
Firm, moving 10 per cent of global cargo, plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in decarbonisation strategy and says population’s needs can be met sustainably. ( read original story ...)
Sequoia-Backed Growatt Weighs $500 Million Hong Kong IPO
(Bloomberg) — Growatt, a Chinese smart energy solutions company, is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering to raise as much as $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter. We ... ( read original story ...)