The war chest used to defend the Hong Kong dollar notched up its worst loss since early 2020 in the third quarter as the Hang Seng Index crashed by about 15 per cent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cinema: more than just kung fu and thrillers
Censorship is threatening the Hong Kong film scene more than ever. Yet the industry has long been a global inspiration with its diversity and creativity. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong takes on Singapore with China futures trading
Hong Kong's stock exchange launched a new futures contracts scheme on Monday (Oct 18) making it easier for international investors to bet on mainland Chinese stocks, providing a much-needed boost for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Graduate Gets 1-year Jail Sentence In Connection With 2019 Anti-China Protests
Yau Wang-tat who was present at the Tsuen Wan confrontations during the 2019 anti-China protest movement, received a 12-month sentence for 'unlawful assembly'. ( read original story ...)
‘Apolitical’ Hong Kong barristers emerge as possible candidates to run Bar Association, thaw frosty relations with Beijing
Three low-profile senior counsel said to be in the running for top posts, a sign of change in legal body under attack, left in the cold by Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Fund posts Q3 investment loss of $1.70 bln -HKMA
Hong Kong's Exchange Fund, which is used to back the Hong Kong dollar, posted an investment loss of HK$13.2 billion ($1.70 billion) in the third quarter, the first loss after five consecutive quarters ... ( read original story ...)
Young people in Hong Kong should better grasp development opportunities in mainland: finance chief
HONG KONG - Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said Hong Kong's economic development is inseparable from the country, and young people in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-listed ETFs expected to benefit from Greater Bay Area growth, upcoming connect scheme
Investors can use ETFs to invest in mainland China with Hong Kong serving as the ideal location to develop these products, Mirae’s Hong Kong CEO says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Fund posts Q3 investment loss of $1.70 billion -HKMA
Hong Kong's Exchange Fund, which is used to back the Hong Kong dollar, posted an investment loss of HK$13.2 billion ($1.70 billion) in the third quarter, the first loss after five consecutive quarters ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Assigns CNCB (Hong Kong) Investment First-Time ‘BBB’ Rating; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned CNCB (Hong Kong) Investment Limited (CNCB Investment) a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BBB'. The Outlook is Stable. CNCB Investment, domiciled in Hong Kong, is ... ( read original story ...)
Article: David Thomas of HSBC on ‘agile workforces’ and the future of learning
Flexible working has long been part of the culture at HSBC but the pandemic accelerated and normalised it How did the firm turn flexible working into an opportunity for agile learning In this exclusiv ... ( read original story ...)
Superloop parts with Hong Kong business and Singapore assets for AU$140 million
Superloop announced on Monday morning it would be divesting its Hong Kong business and parts of its Singapore business for AU$140 million to Columbia Capital and DigitalBridge. As part of the deal, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Tourists’ Disappearance Is Remaking Hong Kong Retail
Luxury retail chains are losing their once-iron grip on Hong Kong’s shopping streets, as Covid-19 keeps visitors away and forces the city to shift toward restaurants and bars catering to residents. ( read original story ...)
In Australia’s New South Wales, a shift in messaging has lessons for Hong Kong and New Zealand in leaving ‘zero-Covid’ behind
After 100 days of lockdown, New South Wales’ opening up will give Hong Kong, mainland China and New Zealand an insight into how to learn to live with the virus. Singapore’s experience bears lessons ... ( read original story ...)