A marathon court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong’s national security law entered its fourth day on Thursday, as the court deliberates whether the defendants will be granted ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businessman and poker player Stanley Choi backs AirAsia’s recovery from Covid-19 crisis with HK$400 million investment
Hong Kong businessman and poker player Stanley Choi Chiu-fai has backed AirAsia Group to be a front runner in the airline industry’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis by investing HK$400 million ... ( read original story ...)
Tricor Hong Kong named Caring Company for 6th Consecutive Year
Launched by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) in 2002, the Caring Company Scheme aims to foster strategic partnerships between the business and social services sectors to promote good ... ( read original story ...)
Why is it the right time to launch a creative digital business in Hong Kong
After having had a tough 2020, the Asian economy is one of the first that’s on a road to healthy revival. Bigger markets like China and India, as well as emerging markets like Indonesia and Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
CLSA Loses More Than Half of Its Hong Kong Bond Sales Team
CLSA Ltd. has lost more than half of its fixed income team that focuses on bond sales in Hong Kong after its Beijing parent tightened control over the brokerage and cut down on risk, people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Marathon Bail Hearing for 47 Hong Kong Democracy Activists Enters Fourth Day
Marathon bail proceedings for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion enter the fourth day on Thursday, in a landmark case after the most sweeping use yet of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens to return in November after two consecutive years of postponements and cancellations
World Rugby Sevens announces ‘condensed’ 2021 Series as organisers reiterate health and safety of players, staff and the wider community is ‘the top priority’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections in China’s sights as Parliament meets
Beijing’s legislature expected to tighten rules on who can run for office in Hong Kong during week-long session. ( read original story ...)
Who is Nicolas Aguzin, the former JPMorgan banker set to lead Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator?
HKEX decided that Aguzin was the best candidate to lead its business – the key reason being his experience as a senior international banker guiding JPMorgan’s expansion in China in recent years, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong soars nearly 3% as Asia-Pacific markets rise
The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 51.5 for February, a decline from January's reading of 52. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks climb by most in six weeks as traders shake off bubble talks, markets turn to China for policy direction
Hong Kong stocks rebounded from a sell-off sparked by concerns about asset-bubble risks as traders assessed policy outlook before the most important political gathering in Beijing later this week. The ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong chief C.Y. Leung does not rule out return to post
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive C.Y. Leung, among the most vocal supporters of Beijing's moves to tighten control over the territory, did not rule out a return to his former post in an interview on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s retail sales fall 13.6 pct in January 2021
The value of total retail sales in Hong Kong in January this year, provisionally estimated at 32.6 billion HK dollars (about 4.20 billion U.S. dollars), decreased by 13.6 percent compared with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPO pipeline swells as Chinese companies rush to list
New stock listings in Hong Kong have had their best start to a year ever and the pace is set to accelerate with $28 billion of anticipated share sales already lined up. The city is attracting growing ... ( read original story ...)