A rising power has asserted its authority over a global financial capital, through a harsh national security law enacted last summer. It’s one of the world’s most consequential stories, yet one often ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Budget 2021-22: Blueprint for Economic Recovery
Hong Kong's budget for 2021-22 gradually shifts the government's economic stimulation strategy towards long-term recovery. ( read original story ...)
Manulife survey shows Hong Kong taxpayers risk missing out on potential tax savings and benefits
In a survey of 1,001 Hong Kong taxpayers about their knowledge ... and understand how to maximize tax savings via deductions and financial products," Mr. Kee added. "If taxpayers can learn more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politician Ted Hui to settle in Australia, likely angering China – as it happened
Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong ... The home affairs minister will take charge of government business during the sitting – meaning you’ll be seeing a bit more of him than you usually do. The leader of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Cathay Pacific slumps to $2.8bn loss as Hong Kong quarantine measures bite deeper
Business urges Frost to cool trade tensions with Brussels ‘Everyone is freaking out’: Saudi Arabia’s ultimatum rattles big business Fresh wave of Covid infections will hit UK this year, experts say US ... ( read original story ...)
Australia news live: Porter won’t return before parliament resumes; China lambasts Australia over Hong Kong leader
Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong ... The home affairs minister will take charge of government business during the sitting – meaning you’ll be seeing a bit more of him than you usually do. The leader of ... ( read original story ...)
How two Sephardi families helped create Hong Kong, Shanghai business hubs
Ultimately, however, it was in the emerging oriental business hubs of Shanghai and Hong Kong that the family would truly make its mark. So would Eleazer “Elly” Kadoorie, another Baghdad Jew whose ... ( read original story ...)
Help Hong Kong residents flee before it’s too late, fugitive democracy figure urges
Ted Hui, who escaped to the UK while on bail before moving to Australia, says world must provide ‘lifeboat plans’ ahead of expected travel bans Helen Davidson in Taipei, and Daniel Hurst in Canberra ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong anti-Beijing lawmaker moves to Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker and activist Ted Hui Chi-fung said he had relocated to Australia where he would continue campaigning against the Chinese Communist ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Superman’ tycoon jumps on the SPAC mania, selling at least three of Horizons Ventures’ fintech units to blank-cheque investors
Horizons Ventures, the private investment arm of Hong Kong’s wealthiest man Li Ka-shing, is benefiting from the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) mania gripping financial markets. At least ... ( read original story ...)
China Quiet on Details of Changes for Hong Kong’s Electoral System
China's top legislative body has formally announced plans to change Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure that only "patriots" will govern the island. No other details of the plans have been made ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China stocks rebound from US$1.4 trillion sell-off with market pessimism near depth of pandemic scare
Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded after a US$1.4 trillion sell-off left local markets near the most oversold levels last seen during the depth of the Covid-19 pandemic about a year ago. ( read original story ...)
FICO Survey: 71% of Hong Kongers Prefer to Use Digital Channels to Engage with their Bank During Financial Hardship
A recent survey by global analytics software firm FICO has revealed that 71 percent of Hong Kong consumers prefer to use digital channels to engage with their bank during financia ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares Predicted To Open In The Green
The Hong Kong stock market on Tuesday halted the three-day losing streak in which it had fallen almost 1,350 points or 4.3 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 28,540-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)