Findings by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine show most respondents experienced personal or work-related burnout, while 21 per cent suffered from moderate to severe depression and some reported ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong central bank releases pioneer whitepaper to detail crypto transaction traceability
The city’s de facto central bank is prospecting the potential of a digital Hong Kong dollar for transborder and domestic markets. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issues First Whitepaper on CBDC Development
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued the first technical whitepaper addressing its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs bold land-supply initiatives to underpin next growth phase into a smart city
Hong Kong should have the vision to plan for the longer-term future and balance the development of residential and commercial properties. Fiscal viability will facilitate its growth phase into a smart ... ( read original story ...)
Abbisko closes Hong Kong IPO early
Joint sponsors JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley told investors on Tuesday morning in Hong Kong that the orderbook would close at 5pm, starting in Hong Kong and rolling through European and US markets. The ... ( read original story ...)
The initial public offering of subsidiary’s shares
The initial public offering of Eesti Energia's renewable subsidiary shares On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Enefit Green AS, 100% subsidiary of Eesti Energia AS, published an initial public offering, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – Southbound Bond Connect.
On 15 September 2021, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) jointly announced that southbound trading under Bond Connect would launch on 24 September 2021. The ... ( read original story ...)
Weil Gotshal Makes Rare Hong Kong Partner Hire From US Rival
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has made a rare Hong Kong lateral partner addition with a hire from U.S. rival Ropes & Gray. The firm has made its first Hong Kong restructuring partner hire with the addition ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam ‘not involved’ in deciding whether Tiananmen crackdown statue can remain on university campus
Chief Executive says she will not interfere in the University of Hong Kong’s affairs despite being its chancellor, and that artistic and academic freedoms have been safeguarded. ( read original story ...)
NFT art show opening in Hong Kong, with sustainable development charities to benefit from proceeds of artwork sales
Non-profits running projects devoted to meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals will receive proceeds from the sale of art at the Impact NFT Exhibition. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba, JD Fall In Hong Kong As Another Chinese Property Defaults On Debt Payment, No End To Power Crisis In Sight
JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), Xpeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) and Tencent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority takes first steps on digital currency, seeks comments on ‘e-HKD’
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a 50-page white paper called ‘e-HKD: A technical perspective’ on Monday with the idea of exploring potential architecture and design options for the digital ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Hong Kong’s ZA Bank Enhances Financial Management Experience with New “Fixed-Rate” Tax Loan
ZA Bank has announced that it aims to streamline the financial management experience with a 'fixed-rate' tax loan at a 'guaranteed 1.58% APR.' Driven by the motto of “Be the Game Changer”, Hong Kong’s ... ( read original story ...)
China said to cancel HK anti-sanctions law
Fitch downgrades property developer Sinic to C from CCC. - (HK) Macau said to cancel Saturday public casino law consultation due to coronavirus. - (CN) China Banking and Insurance Regulatory ... ( read original story ...)