Social administration expert Professor Paul Yip says officials should try and address the concerns of those going elsewhere, as number of people in city now estimated to be 7.39 million. ( read original story ...)
Almost 90,000 people left Hong Kong in the past year. It marks the city’s biggest population decrease in 60 years.
Hong Kong saw a net outflow of 89,200 residents year over year in June 2021, bringing its population down 1.2% to 7.39 million people. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic recovery depends highly on international businesses and visitors: MTR CEO
Jacob Kam, CEO of MTR Corporation, says company's return to pre-pandemic earnings will depend on the reopening of Hong Kong border with mainland China and the pace of vaccination rates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks drop as China crackdown concerns linger before economic data signalling weakening recovery
Hong Kong stocks fell for a second day over concerns Beijing will extend its regulatory crackdown on the economy while traders await key data on China's economy. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.5 per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May See Quick Recovery
The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which hit had advanced more than 480 points or 1.8 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Population Shrinks By 89,000 in Just 12 Months
Hong Kong’s population shrank substantially over the past 12 months as people left the city in the wake of the implementation of the national security law that curtailed protest and dissent. ( read original story ...)
Under the glow of Hong Kong’s neon lights
Taxis drive under neon and LED signs at Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong, China August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu ... ( read original story ...)
Meng Wanzhou defrauded HSBC without causing loss, extradition case is told, as diplomatic storm swirls outside court
Canadian government lawyer says the Huawei executive caused HSBC to suffer ‘deprivation’ by lying about the company’s Iran business and exposing the bank to potential risk. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t urged to include non-permanent residents living in Hong Kong for more than 7 years in stimulus schemes
A group of people who have lived in Hong Kong for seven years or more but lack permanent resident status have urged the government to include them in the consumption voucher and cash payout schemes ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Liberties Are Dying but Business Lives On
Argument: Hong Kong’s Liberties Are Dying but Business Lives On Hong Kong’s Liberties Are Dying but Busine... | View Comments () With the arrests of numerous political and media figures, changes to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s population outflow accelerates amid crackdown
Hong Kong has hemorrhaged residents at a faster pace since a national security law was imposed by Beijing last June, according to official data released Thursday. The city's population was 7,394,700 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s population falls as political crackdown sparks exodus
Hong Kong’s population has fallen for the third consecutive six-month period after more than a decade of growth, as China’s political crackdown sparks an exodus of young people and families. Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Currenxie Begins $10M Series A
Cross-border payments startup Currenxie says it’s ready to take on its first outside investors, starting with a $10 million Series A funding round. ( read original story ...)
Li Auto’s Hong Kong shares close down on debut, says considering mainland listing
Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto made a weak debut in Hong Kong on Thursday as its shares closed down, while the company also flagged it could consider a mainland listing. ( read original story ...)