Koo Sze-yiu, 75, allegedly wanted to protest outside the Beijing Liaison Office to draw attention to imprisoned members of the pro-democracy movement. Meanwhile in Guangzhou, an evangelical Christian ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande to push ahead with sale of Hong Kong land after receiver appointment-source
HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China Evergrande Group will continue ... Oaktree’s move came after Evergrande, the world’s most indebted property developer with more than $300 billion in debt, defaulted ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: one of Hong Kong’s largest department stores to close for weekend over staff infections as bank suspends operations at 15 branches
Two employees at Sogo flagship store in Causeway Bay have tested preliminarily positive for Covid-19, prompting mall to close for weekend Bank of East Asia says 15 out of its 70 branches to close from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks jump after Lunar New Year holiday; sports brands, EV makers shine
Hong Kong shares of HSBC and Standard Chartered jump to two-year highs after the Bank of England (BoE) hikes interest rates to fight inflation. ** Hong Kong shares of electric vehicle (EV) makers Li ... ( read original story ...)
New Covid infections in Hong Kong reach record high
Hong Kong's "zero-Covid" policy was on the ropes Saturday as authorities announced a record number of new infections, sending officials scrambling to ramp up testing capacity and warning that a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports record daily high of 351 coronavirus cases
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong reported 351 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic, further pressuring the government's "dynamic zero-COVID" strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Sindhu Trade Links Ltd. reduces bank-debt by Rs. 1041.5 million, aims to be debt free by 2023
BSE listed Sindhu Trade Links Limited is pleased to inform that in terms of Company Managements decision to become debt-free, it has reduced its bank debt by Rs. 1041.5 million, almost 1/3rd of its pe ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reviewing call to issue short-term subsidy for jobless residents, finance chief says
Hong Kong authorities have been reviewing a call by lawmakers and unionists for the government to issue a short-term subsidy for unemployed residents amid the current fifth wave of coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police record surge of more than fivefold in illegal fireworks possession during Lunar New Year
Force says it has handled 183 incidents involving unlawful possession of fireworks from January 30 to Thursday Police spokesman warns of possible fines and jail time for anyone caught with or lighting ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency and Financial Freedom
His portfolio includes private equity investments in licensed banks, crypto exchange, payment systems, Fintech & blockchain companies, social media projects and multi-strategy algorithmic trading ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Virtual Lender ZA Bank Gains Securities License
Hong Kong-based ZA Bank has obtained a license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1 regulated activity. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reports Record 350 Daily Covid Cases: SCMP
Hong Kong reported a record 350 daily coronavirus cases on Saturday, the South China Morning Post reported, citing health authorities. Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen, responsible ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: bleak Lunar New Year for Hong Kong businesses as tightened restrictions dampen festive mood, keep people at home
"Business went from bad to worse," he said ... said the shutdown of venues was tipping businesses into closing down for good because Hong Kong's operating environment had become too unpredictable. ( read original story ...)
Stress, anxiety, trauma: how Hong Kong Covid-19 travel curbs affect the mental health of expat families, for whom there are few upsides to isolation
A psychologist's study of Covid-19 flight curbs and quarantine on expat families in Hong Kong reveals anxiety, stress - trauma even - and some silver linings 'When will I be able to hold my children?' ... ( read original story ...)