Moody's affirms Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)'s A2 deposit ratings; outlook changed to positiveRead the full article at Moody's ... ( read original story ...)
China central bank says Evergrande debt woes are manageable
The spillover effect of China Evergrande Group's debt problems on the banking system is controllable, a central bank official said on Friday, in rare official comments on a liquidity crisis at the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares rise after strong earnings boost Wall Street
Hong Kong's main Hang Seng index finished higher on Friday after strong corporate earnings boosted U.S. shares, but investors were awaiting Chinese third-quarter economic data due Monday for clues to ... ( read original story ...)
Is Nicole Kidman back in Hong Kong? False reports spark fresh debate over city’s Covid-19 quarantine exemptions
Chinese-language media reports that actress has returned to finish shooting TV show following filming in August, when she was allowed to skip isolation, but official source says Kidman is not in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seizes smuggled Australian lobsters amid China ban
Australian lobsters seized by the Hong Kong Customs during an anti-smuggling operation, are displayed at a news conference in Hong Kong, Friday, HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and mainland authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Evergrande’s $1.7 billion Hong Kong headquarters sale flops as buyer withdraws -sources
Chinese state-owned Yuexiu Property has pulled out of a proposed $1.7 billion deal to buy China Evergrande Group's Hong Kong headquarters building over worries about the developer's dire financial ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande’s $1.7 bn Hong Kong headquarters sale flops as buyer pulls out: Report
Chinese state-owned Yuexiu Property has pulled out of a proposed $1.7 billion deal to buy China Evergrande Group's Hong Kong headquarters building over worries about the developer's dire financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong audit watchdog investigating Evergrande’s 2020 accounts
Hong Kong’s audit regulator said on Friday it had launched an inquiry into China Evergrande Group’s accounts for the full year of 2020 and the first half of 2021 and an investigation of PwC’s audit of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Polytechnic University scientist who tried to help protester shot by police jailed for a year
A Hong Kong scientist who tried to get medical attention for a protester shot by police during the civil unrest in 2019 has been jailed for a year for taking part in an unlawful assembly. Dr Yau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Friendly beers lead to murder suspect’s arrest
A friendly beer shared with a mysterious stranger has led to the arrest of a high-profile murder suspect in Hong Kong. The suspect had gone on the run after he allegedly slashed a taxi driver to death ... ( read original story ...)
Teachers at Hong Kong’s kindergartens, semi-private schools next in line for Basic Law test, education chief says
City leader Carrie Lam last week unveiled plans to expand the testing, already required for public school teachers, to educators at ‘government-aided schools’ A new plan requiring more Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Teachers May Be Ones Taking Tests in New Security Push
Hong Kong teachers might have to pass a test on the city’s national security law, a top government official said, as the local education system is remade to foster greater loyalty to Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teens say Instagram has a negative impact on their mental health
The more Anna Cheung looked at her Instagram feed, the more inadequate she felt about herself. The 18-year-old from Hong Kong, studying at King’s College London, often saw images of slender girls on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong now on ‘green’ list; quarantine rule lifted for vaccinated travelers
Hong Kong is now classified as a “green” country” which qualifies a fully vaccinated traveler to skip quarantine measures upon their arrival ... ( read original story ...)