Hong Kong police said seven people, aged 16 to 25, have been charged with conspiracy to incite the commission by other persons of the offense of subversion under the national security law in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial regulators to define premium financing standards
They plan to brief the industry and relevant stakeholders about the standards. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Insurance Authority (IA) will engage the industry and relevant ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, access to online museum about Tiananmen Square appears blocked
Under a national security law, officials in the Chinese territory have been cracking down on groups that commemorate Beijing's 1989 pro-democracy protests. ( read original story ...)
Bye to free hotel toiletries, glow sticks and some forms of single-use plastics? Hong Kong public consultation opens on ban
The proposal suggests bans on festival decorations, hotel toiletries and cotton buds, among other non-essential single-use plastic items. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong freezes domestic helper wages for second straight year, officials point to coronavirus-hit economy as factor for denying pay rise
Minimum wage for foreign domestic workers to remain at HK$4,630 a month following annual government review, though food allowance is increasing. ( read original story ...)
From hero to zero: Why Hong Kong equity performance is the weakest in Asia?
Hong Kong stocks have gone from hero to zero with seemingly endless waves of regulations. Back in January 2021, Hong Kong was indeed the best performing Asian market. ( read original story ...)
Mox failure in Hong Kong highlights need to resonate with customers, says GlobalData
Mox Bank Limited (Mox), a virtual bank created by Standard Chartered in partnership with PCCW, HKT and Trip.com, failed to make a mark in the Hong Kong banking market. The failure highlights that the ... ( read original story ...)
China Pledges to Continue ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Policy Amid Hong Kong Crackdown
"We will continue to fully and faithfully the principles of 'one country, two systems' ... and maintain long-term prosperity and stability," Li Keqiang said. ( read original story ...)
Refugees who sheltered Edward Snowden in Hong Kong are granted asylum in Canada
The Sri Lankan family is part of a group that let the former N.S.A. contractor stay with them as he fled U.S. espionage charges. ( read original story ...)
Abbisko taps Hong Kong IPO market for $225m
Biopharmaceutical firm Abbisko kicked off bookbuilding for its Hong Kong IPO on Thursday, aiming to raise HK$1.75bn ($225.2m). The Shanghai-based company specialises in the discovery and development ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares dragged down by tech sell-off on planned algorithm rules
Hong Kong shares ended lower on Thursday, dragged down by tech stocks after China said it would set up governance rules for algorithms in around three years. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail sales surge 11.9 per cent in August, following launch of HK$5,000 e-voucher scheme
Government attributes scale of the increase to its digital voucher scheme, a HK$36 billion drive to stimulate local spending which launched at start of August Hong Kong’s retail sales shot up 11.9 per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail sales rise for 7th month, consumption voucher to support sentiment
Hong Kong's retail sales climbed for the seventh straight month in August, helped by a stabilising COVID-19 situation, an improved labour market and economic recovery and thanks to a boost from a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seeks to resurrect legislation to further crush dissent
Article 23, shelved in 2003, may target foreign organisations and bans ‘subversion’ against Chinese government ... ( read original story ...)