Carrie Lam says gov’t could intervene in Bar Association after its chief criticised jailing of pro-democracy activists. ( read original story ...)
HSBC shares in Hong Kong up 2.7% after pre-tax profit in the first quarter beat expectations
The London-headquartered bank, which makes most of its revenue in Asia, said its reported profit before tax rose to $5.8 billion. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Finance Executives Defy Virus with Biggest Bonuses
Hong Kong’s finance executives got the city’s biggest bonuses in 2020, defying a pandemic that saw more than a third of respondents miss out on their incentive payments, according to a survey by KPMG. ( read original story ...)
Why Gaming Gear Company Razer Launched A $50 Million Fund For Green Startups
The fund, called Razer Green Fund, emerges a month into Razer’s 10-year plan to “preserve nature and protect the environment” through renewable energy and carbon-neutral projects. ( read original story ...)
India to Get Aid; Hong Kong Eases Nightlife Curbs: Virus Update
Countries from the U.S. to Australia pledged help for India, with many also restricting travel from the South Asian nation as it combats the world’s largest surge in Covid-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
HSBC first-quarter profit soars as it makes big bet on Asia growth
HSBC’s pre-tax profit in the first quarter was US$5.8 billion, beating a consensus estimate of US$3.34 billion. ( read original story ...)
Asia-focused HSBC profits double as credit losses reversed
HSBC said on Tuesday that first-quarter profits more than doubled, helped by a reversal in credit losses as well as its ongoing restructuring and pivot to Asia. ( read original story ...)
HSBC enjoys big profit boost as impact of COVID fades
HSBC Holdings' first-quarter profits soared as recovery from the coronavirus pandemic picked up pace and the bank clawed back funds set aside for bad debts. The U.K.-headquartered bank, which is ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s Profit Jumps as Global Economy Recovers
The London-based lender, which makes most of its profit in Hong Kong and mainland China, earned $3.88 billion in the first three months of the year, more than double last year’s amount. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says govt could intervene in Bar Association if necessary
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the government could intervene if necessary in the Bar Association, whose chief has been labelled an "anti-China politician" by Beijing's top representative ... ( read original story ...)
‘Yellow Objects’ show keeps Hong Kong protest themes alive, with subversive humour and Canadian public funding
Most of the artists taking part in the multimedia show do so anonymously or using pseudonyms, in fear of Hong Kong’s National Security Law. Vancouver playwright Derek Chan says the show, allocated ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Mox Bank, a New Digital Lending Platform, Plans to Double Client Base During 2021
Hong Kong's Mox Bank, a new digital lending platform, is reportedly planning to double its client base during 2021. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore air travel bubble to begin on May 26
The Air Travel Bubble (ATB) between Hong Kong and Singapore with designated flights will begin on May 26, authorities from both sides said yesterday. ( read original story ...)
Fixing Hong Kong’s housing crisis
Hong Kong has a housing crisis. In 2016, an estimated 2.8% of the city’s population was living in subdivided apartments – housing in squalid, dilapidated conditions that featured egregiously ... ( read original story ...)