The arrest of a 90-year-old retired bishop of Hong Kong cardinal Joseph Zen has prompted a response from security chief Chris Tang who said that the detention w ... ( read original story ...)
FWD gets greenlight for IPO
The group plans to raise $1b. Asian insurer FWD Group Holdings Ltd has received a greenlight for its planned $1b initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to reports. An insider said the ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Area residents will soon be able to buy wealth management, beauty and medical services from Hong Kong’s 11 Skies complex
Nearly 20 companies from the finance, wealth management, beauty and medical services sectors will open offices at the three office towers, targeting GBA residents. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong press club still has ‘role to play,’ president says after cancellation of human rights journalism awards
The president of Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) said on Monday that the club still has a “role to play” following its decision to cancel this year’s Human Right Press Awards, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong luxury homes set for a rebound as developers pin hopes on border reopening, buying power from mainland investors
Developers of luxury homes are positioning for a market rebound as the fading pandemic revives hopes of border reopening. ( read original story ...)
Free speech row erupts after HSBC suspends banker over climate change criticism
The head of one of HSBC’s biggest rivals has launched a defence of "free speech" after it suspended a senior banker for criticising the febrile tone of the climate debate. Bill Winters, chief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawyers’ group confirms national security police complaint linked to protester relief fund
The Law Society of Hong Kong has confirmed it received a complaint from the police national security unit over suspected lawyers’ misconduct in connection with a defunct protester relief fund. But the ... ( read original story ...)
This One-of-a-Kind Lang & Heyne Watch Will Cross the Block at Phillips’s Hong Kong Auction
Lang & Heyne only makes about 80 watches a year, so just about all of them could be called rare. But an even more unique timepiece from the German watchmaker is about to go up for grabs. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Court Holds That Commercial Decisions In A Voluntary Winding Up Fall In The Remit Of A Liquidator.
Hong Kong Court Holds That Commercial Decisions In A Voluntary Winding Up Fall In The Remit Of A Liquidator. Legal News and Analysis - Hong Kong - Insolvency & Restructuring - ... ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank issues 25b yuan of bills in Hong Kong
BEIJING - China's central bank issued 25 billion yuan ($3.74 billion) worth of central bank bills in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Monday. Of the total, 10 billion yuan worth of ... ( read original story ...)
US lawyer pulls out of Hong Kong government forum after activists brand it a ‘propaganda event’
The head of US law firm Davis Polk’s Asia division has pulled out of speaking at a Hong Kong government forum commemorating the coming into force of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong doctors issue urgent appeal for heart transplant to save life of woman
Kitty Hui Pui-lan, 65, was diagnosed with inflammation of the heart muscle and is not expected to live much longer without a transplant, doctors say. ( read original story ...)
Former project manager with Hong Kong charitable organisation sues ex-employer for sacking him over Covid-19 infection
M. Tariq is seeking HK$104,000 in damages from Gurkhas Group (G3S) Charity Foundation, which terminated his contract just one week into his employment. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong health authorities warn doctors to stay alert for suspected monkeypox cases
Despite Hong Kong having no reported cases of monkeypox, local health officials on Monday said they were monitoring the situation closely. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends ... ( read original story ...)