More than 1,200 of HSBC’s United Kingdom-based call center staff will work from home permanently, while its Hong Kong offices reopen later this month. HSBC moved to make most of its call center staff ... ( read original story ...)
Dramatic Video Shows Car Chase Ending in Police Shooting in Hong Kong
A dramatic video captured on Thursday in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, shows the tail end of a wild car chase ending in a police shooting. The video was recorded from the dash-cam of a nearby taxi, and shows a ... ( read original story ...)
Ousted Hong Kong prodemocracy lawmaker moves to Canada to start new life
Dennis Kwok was born in Edmonton but relinquished his Canadian citizenship in order to enter public life in Hong Kong in 2012. Mr. Kwok now plans to begin the process of regaining his Canadian citizen ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to Allow Up to 50% Occupancy in H.K. Offices From April 12
It had previously said only critical staff should come to the office. HSBC headquarters building, temporary closed due to the coronavirus, in Hong Kong on March 17. Load Error Photographer: Chan Long ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law granted asylum in Britain
Nathan Law, a former lawmaker and prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, announced Wednesday that he has been granted asylum in the U.K.Why it matters: Britain's decision to grant Law asylum, ... ( read original story ...)
UK offers $59 million to help Hong Kong migrants settle down
The British government said Thursday it is setting up a 43 million pound ($59 million) fund to help migrants from Hong Kong settle in the country as they escape ... ( read original story ...)
The end of Hong Kong?
From the arrest of pro-democracy legislators to election law changes — Hong Kong has undergone extraordinary change after the implementation of Beijing’s national security law. Two pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy leader Nathan Law granted asylum in UK
Nathan Law, the pro-democracy leader who fled Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong last summer, has been granted asylum in Britain. Law’s announcement, which is likely to further inflame tensions between ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – TuSimple $8 billion IPO destination looks out of range
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - TuSimple is driving too hard with its initial public offering. The autonomous truck company on Wednesday revealed it’s steering towards an $8 billion valuation. ( read original story ...)
HSBC to Allow 50% Occupancy in H.K. Offices From April 12
It had previously said only critical staff should come to the office. HSBC headquarters building, temporary closed due to the coronavirus, in Hong Kong on March 17. Photographer: Chan Long ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan charges Hong Kong execs with money laundering, is probing spying claims
Prosecutors investigating claims they helped Beijing interfere with democracy in Hong Kong and Taiwan, made by self-proclaimed former mainland spy Wang Liqiang. ( read original story ...)
Big Business Slams Hong Kong’s Move to Limit Company Registry
ICC-HK Chairman JP Lee said in the letter that the group was “at a loss” over the eagerness to push through the measures and that they will have “adverse consequences” for Hong Kong’s business ... ( read original story ...)
How many more pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong need to be arrested for Britain to step up?
Last week, Hong Kong authorities sunk to a new low as they charged seven pro-democracy leaders for unlawful assembly. The time has come for Britain to stop standing idly by and demonstrate moral ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks start with losses
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened Thursday morning slightly lower as investors prepare for the start of the corporate earnings season. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.25 percent, or 70.68 points, to 28 ... ( read original story ...)