Hong Kong’s banking sector has “very minimal” exposure to the debt crisis at China Group, which “won’t cause us any systemic risks,” the South China Morning Post reported, cited Financial Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Plans to Procure Covid-19 Pill, Morning Post Reports
Hong Kong is in the process of securing an experimental Covid-19 pill that manufacturers claim reduces the risk of hospitalization or death by 50%, the South China Morning Post reported. The city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Face off: Mainland China is cracking down on private tuition – should Hong Kong ban private tutoring?
Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a debate that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoint. This week, students discuss whether banning private tuition will benefit the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s elder care vaccination plan trying to save lives, not pressure older residents, minister says
It is backed by medical evidence that [elderly residents] need to get inoculated,’ Patrick Nip tells reporters at National Day receptionThe new programme will see residents of 10 elder care facilities ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says city’s exposure to Evergrande ‘very minimal’ -SCMP
Hong Kong's exposure to debt-laden developer China Evergrande Group is "very minimal" at 0.05%, or HK$14 billion ($1.79 billion), of banking assets, South China Morning Post reported on Sunday, citing ... ( read original story ...)
China’s ambassador warns Belgian lawmakers as they debate resolutions on Hong Kong
Ambassador Cao Zhongming, expressing ‘serious concern’, complains that the draft resolutions ‘distorted and smeared the Hong Kong national security law’One lawmaker accuses China of ‘trying to prevent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong News Firms Barred From Attending Chinese National Day Celebration: Report
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam said they ”distorted and vilified government messages, undertaking biased reporting, or even fabricating fake news.” ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean luxury tea brand Tea WG to open new stores in Hong Kong as it aims to win over Chinese consumers
Tea WG is set to open new stores in Hong Kong as part of its goal of cracking the tricky mainland Chinese market, where domestic tea brands are becoming increasingly popular. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s exposure to Evergrande crisis ‘very minimal’ and no threat to city’s financial stability, top official says
Hong Kong's exposure to the unfolding debt crisis at developer China Evergrande Group is "very minimal" - at 0.05 per cent, or HK$14 billion (US$1.79 billion), of local banking assets - and poses no ... ( read original story ...)
Some Hong Kong news firms barred from attending media sector’s National Day celebration: Report
Hong Kongs two news organisations were barred from attending a reception organised by the local media sector in celebration of the Chinese National Day, a media report said. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s SPOTV launches in Hong Kong with Moto GP coverage
We are in discussions with broadcasters in Hong Kong and hope they will support us soon too,’ says spokesperson from Eclat Media Group. ( read original story ...)
Emotional Hong Kong security chief blasts mockery of officer’s death at sea, says city determining if laws broken
Chris Tang questions how Hong Kong ‘has become such a cold-blooded place’, accusing creators of rap parody of inciting hatred against police. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has to win today to win tomorrow
As the Hong Kong saying goes: "After leaving Suzhou, one will find it hard to get a boat ride", Hong Kong must waste no time in seizing the opportunities created under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao ... ( read original story ...)
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record with $56 billion in deals in Q3
In India, food-delivery startup Zomato Ltd. raised $1.3 billion in July. Many more listings are lined up for the final quarter, starting with digital payments company Paytm ... ( read original story ...)