U.S. President Joe Biden is set to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, with the two leaders set to discuss topics such as Russia's war against Ukraine and competition between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid crisis: why is the death rate so high?
Low vaccination rates among the elderly, low rates of prior infection and an overwhelmed healthcare system have contributed to create the perfect storm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Star Ferry deserves tycoon lifeline
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has sailed into dire financial straits. The local uproar suggests that allowing the Victoria Harbour icon to sink is an unthinkable outcome ... ( read original story ...)
HK govt looks to rebuild city reputation with business leaders during Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong's financial chief Paul Chan said the Hong Kong Sevens will take place in November 2022, as the government is planning to host business leaders in the city to rebuild Hong Kong's reputation ... ( read original story ...)
Asian traders take breather, Hong Kong slips after huge surge
Asian equities were mixed Friday as investors took a breather from a strong rally, with Hong Kong giving up some of the colossal gains fuelled by China's support pledge, while unease over the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Aquila Acquisition lists its SPAC on HKEX, kicking off Hong Kong’s embrace of blank cheque companies as a fundraising avenue
The first SPAC in Hong Kong raised HK$1 billion from 99 professional investors HKEX, which started to accept SPAC to list from January, has received 10 applicants as of this week Aquila Acquisition's ... ( read original story ...)
Volatile Hang Seng Called Higher Again On Friday
The Hang Seng now sits just above the 21,500-point plateau and it's called higher again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat amidst upward momentum after brutal selling ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Premier campaign via Wunderman Thompson Hong Kong celebrates all families
Under the current circumstances of Hong Kong, every family is unique and is evolving as they make bold moves forward to face the challenges head on. In light of this, HSBC Premier has launched the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Premier supports HK families making bold decisions
HSBC Premier has launched a campaign celebrating the bonds among family members, featuring stories of families facing life-changing moments across online and offline touchpoints. The campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial systems remain stable
Hong Kong's financial systems and money markets have continued to operate in an orderly and smooth manner, said Eddie Yue, chief executive of the Monetary Authority (HKMA), on Thursday. The HKMA will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial systems remain stable amid Fed rate hike, external uncertainties
Photo taken on May 14, 2020 shows the International Commerce Centre (ICC), a landmark highrise in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai) Noting that Hong Kong's financial markets have a strong ... ( read original story ...)
Clear roadmap needed for Hong Kong’s revival as COVID sweeps through city -experts
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" KONG (Reuters) -In just under two months, Hong Kong went from being one of the best places in the world at controlling COVID-19 to one of the worst. Deaths have ... ( read original story ...)
Many people abandoning pets as they leave Hong Kong over COVID rules
At Hong Kong Dog Rescue, Eva Sit kneels and calls over the shelter's most recent residents, "friendly and goofy" Cassius and "shy" Roxy, two mixed-breed dogs left behind by their emigrating owner. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rich race to get their yachts out of the city
Wealthy Hong Kong residents are rushing to sell or ship their yachts and luxury cars out of the Chinese territory as the city braces itself for ever more draconian Covid-19 restrictions. Specialised ... ( read original story ...)