Two Sessions 2020: national security law adds fresh risks to Hong Kong’s status as business hub, commerce chambers warn”, 22 May 2020. The proposed national security law fo ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Union Bancaire side with China stock signals on downside while Dalio tells sceptics not to be scared after US$1.2 trillion sell-off
Regulatory crackdowns strike fears in free-market believers who expect more stock losses. Hedge fund titan and China optimist Ray Dalio tells sceptics not to misinterpret them as anti-capitalist moves ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Hong Kong’s Mox Bank Introduces Buy Now Pay Later Service via its Max Credit Product
Hong Kong-based digital bank Mox has introduced a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service via its Mox Credit product, called “Split purchase.” Mox Credit clients are able to split their eligible or ... ( read original story ...)
First person charged under Hong Kong’s national security law sentenced to 9 years in prison
The first person charged and convicted under Hong Kong's national security law was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday, setting a likely precedent for how future cases will be tried. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winning pieces on display
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened yesterday at the Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stronger as global financial hub with national security law
From investors to businesses, stakeholders have been more optimistic since the national security law in Hong Kong took effect; -- Over the past years, Hong Kong's closer financial ties with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protestor jailed for nine years in watershed ruling
CNBC's Eunice Yoon reports on how Hong Kong is handling sentences against protestors. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to ... ( read original story ...)
UK robotics start-up CMR Surgical eyes Hong Kong as a launch pad for its Asia-Pacific expansion
CMR Surgical sees Hong Kong as an important market for its surgical robotic system and a launch pad for its Asia-Pacific expansion, CEO Nerseth says in an interview. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief welcomes Beijing’s anti-sanctions law, dangles prospect of local legislation
Paul Chan says China ‘cannot keep on taking a beating’, backs Beijing’s fightback as ‘necessary and reasonable’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Cuts Ties With Teachers Union, Saying It Incited Protests
The city’s education bureau said it would no longer meet with representatives or hear its concerns after two of China’s state-media outlets called for an investigation into the group. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Olympics success exposes deep political fissures
The Hong Kong Olympics team’s future as a separate entity from that of mainland China is secure, the territory’s Games chief Timothy Fok said, despite political tensions exposed by his squad’s ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Standard Chartered dividends in focus as banks seen delivering stronger half-year results
The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority recently discarded “temporary guardrails” put in place after HSBC, Standard Chartered resumed dividends this year, opening the door for interim ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong goes on a spending spree as HK$5,000 e-vouchers scheme launches
Shoppers splurge on Rolex watches, electronics, gadgets and eating out as firing gun starts on digital vouchers spending. ( read original story ...)
Xinhua Headlines: Hong Kong stronger as global financial hub with national security law
One year after the introduction of the national security law in Hong Kong, the international financial hub has retained, if not enhanced, its global appeal with the restoration of a peaceful business ... ( read original story ...)