Hong Kong’s former leader has called on Chinese companies to boycott Mayer Brown after the US law firm stopped representing a local university seeking to remove from its campus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong landlords to get choice between redevelopment and renovation in new bottom-up approach to urban regeneration
Urban Renewal Authority to try new bottom-up approach for 250 blocks built more than 30 years ago in Sai Wan Ho, with landlords asked for their views in new study. ( read original story ...)
Mayer Brown Accused of Political Interference in Hong Kong; Chinese Companies Urged to Boycott Firm
A former Hong Kong chief executive has called for a boycott of Mayer Brown, after the firm withdrew its representation of a local university calling for the removal of a sculpture which commemorates ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority apologises after electronic payment system crashes on Sunday morning during system maintenance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the city's de facto central bank, apologised on Sunday after its electronic payment platform crashed for about five hours because of "unforeseen circumstances" during ... ( read original story ...)
Dallas hedge fund manager Kyle Bass’s bet against the Hong Kong dollar fizzles
A recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission case reveals how Kyle Bass’s bet against the Hong Kong dollar has fizzled: He’s lost big, ensnaring ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority apologises after electronic payment platform crashes on Sunday morning during system maintenance
City’s de facto central bank says upgrade and relocation of Faster Payment System took longer than expected. The online transaction platform eventually came back up at 1pm. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Bangladesh celebrates international customer service week
Also encourages it customers to provide their valuable feedbacks constantly through HSBC Bangladesh’s feedback logging channels ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong ramps up efforts to create cross-border health code that will satisfy mainland authorities, remain voluntary
City technology chief says new app will allow would-be travellers to offer details of whereabouts beyond QR code-based limits of ‘Leave Home Safe’. ( read original story ...)
Local businesses say Hong Kong’s consumption vouchers offer only limited boost as retail economy rebounds
The handout of almost HK$30 billion worth of consumption vouchers to more than 5.5 million Hongkongers in an attempt to boost the Covid-stricken economy has had only a limited stimulus effect, ... ( read original story ...)
Mayer Brown faces calls for boycott over Hong Kong Tiananmen statue removal
Mayer Brown is facing calls for a boycott of its services in China after the US law firm pulled out of helping a local university remove a memorial to the Tiananmen Square massacre from its campus. ( read original story ...)
Effects of China’s regulatory onslaught felt in Hong Kong as large IPOs fall by the wayside
Health care start-up We Doctor and supermarket operator WM Tech among those that have let their IPO applications lapse due to regulatory scrutiny, market weakness. ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong should be hot for hi-tech agriculture in a warming world
As natural disasters become more frequent, the risk of crop failure will rise significantly and create huge food security challenges. To minimise the impact of extreme weather and increase ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expat who spent 22 days in hospital for appendicitis says doctors were slow to diagnose, treat her
Falling ill while in 21-day hotel quarantine was the start of her nightmare, but hospital insists it followed pandemic protocols. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong audit watchdog investigating Evergrande and PwC
Hong Kong's audit regulator said on Friday it was investigating China Evergrande Group's 2020 accounts and their audit by PwC because it had concerns about the adequacy of reporting on whether it ... ( read original story ...)