Hong Kong’s Rugby Sevens tournament was canceled for a second year because of Covid-19, depriving fans of what is traditionally one of the city’s biggest annual events. ( read original story ...)
Hopes for ‘better future’ when Hong Kong border reopens: Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels CEO
Clement Kwok, CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, says its Hong Kong hotel businesses which have been hit by Covid travel restrictions are highly dependent on tourists. He hopes the outlook will ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Rates Bank of China’s MTN Notes Final ‘A’
USD500 million Secured Overnight Financing Rate floating-rate notes due 2024 issued by BOC's Hong Kong branch - GBP300 million Sterling Overnight Index Average floating-rate notes due 2023 issued by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong based Virtual Banking Platform WeLab Bank Reports Solid Growth and Adoption of Digital Financial Services
Hong Kong based virtual banking platform WeLab Bank reports solid growth and adoption of digital financial services. ( read original story ...)
For a Hong Kong in flux, a dual strategy for reinventing its economy
As Hong Kong begins the process of selecting its leader for the sixth time since returning to the motherland, it is also time for the city to find new growth models in response to a changing world. ( read original story ...)
China’s move to impose anti-sanctions law in Hong Kong ‘will not be immediate’
Local legislative process will allow government some time and leeway to assess impact, or pros and cons of implementation of law, insider says. ( read original story ...)
China Clampdown Sparks a Pupil Exodus From Hong Kong Schools
Disillusioned by China’s crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, engineer Alan Chan emigrated to the U.K last month with his wife and 10-year-old son. Like many other parents, his decision to leave the ... ( read original story ...)
China Startups Shut Out of U.S. Face Tougher Hong Kong IPO Rules
Chinese startups hungry for foreign capital are increasingly turning to Hong Kong as hurdles to list in the U.S. multiply. But not every firm will make the cut, and those that do might have to settle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial system has proven its resilience: Carrie Lam
Hong Kong's financial system has proven its resilience during the social unrest and the pandemic, Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Wednesday at ... ( read original story ...)
Financial chief praises unbiased media as key for Hong Kong’s success at news awards where Post takes home 12 prizes
Hong Kong's financial secretary has called "professional, fair, objective and unbiased" media the best safeguard of the "free flow of information", which is a foundation that helps the city develop as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ESR to buy real estate fund manager ARA Asset for $5.2 billion
Hong Kong-based ESR Cayman Ltd will buy the entire share capital of real estate fund manager ARA Asset Management Ltd for $5.2 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, creating Asia Pacific's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
How to navigate Hong Kong’s new travel restrictions and how business travel could return to the SAR
Hong Kong's new travel restrictions would see government streamline overseas places from a five to a three-tier system, possibly facilitating the return of Hong Kong residents from high-risk areas. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: CE boosts HK-Singapore ties
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today updated the business community in Singapore on Hong Kong’s latest developments during a webinar attended by more than 500 participants. She highlighted Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Lo’s Shui On Land Picks Banks for Xintiandi IPO
Shui On Land Ltd. has picked Morgan Stanley and UBS Group AG to lead a proposed initial public offering of its unit China Xintiandi Holding Co., people with knowledge of the matter said.The property ... ( read original story ...)