Freedom of expression is a crucial and universal human right, recognised by international organisations around the world, including the United The post Press freedom is under fire in Hong Kong — it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Ant’s IPO delay flags a recurring headache
Technology firms, particularly finance-focused ones in China, are used to operating at the cutting edge of regulation. But overconfidence is always a risk, as Chinese fintech champion Ant ... ( read original story ...)
The World’s Largest Potential IPO Is Under Threat
Billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Group is said to be seeking a valuation of about $250 billion as it plans a dual listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai, which could raise at least $35 billion. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s FX intervention highest since 2009
Hong Kong's central bank has sold more of its local currency so far this year than it did in any full year since the global financial crisis, in a bid to stop the unit strengthening and breaking its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s FX intervention highest since 2009 crisis
Hong Kong's central bank has sold more of its local currency so far this year than it did in any full year since the global financial crisis, in a bid to stop the unit strengthening and breaking its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s FX intervention hits post financial crisis milestone
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$10.9 billion ($1.41 billion) on Tuesday in interventions in Hong Kong and U.S. trading hours. That brings its total so far this year to HK$230.6 billion, ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-Hong Kong’s FX intervention highest since 2009 crisis
Hong Kong's central bank has sold more of its local currency so far this year than it did in any full year since the global financial crisis, in a bid to stop the unit strengthening and breaking its ... ( read original story ...)
Soft Start Likely For Hong Kong Stock Market
Ahead of Tuesday's unscheduled day off due to Typhoon Nangka, the Hong Kong stock market had ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 120 points or 0.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s mid-sized developers seek to create markets in unlikely niches to survive city’s worst economic slump on record
Hotels and shopping centres are bearing the brunt of Hong Kong’s economic slump as the number of tourists in the city began to dwindle last year following the massive street protests that rocked Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Area: Hong Kong’s stricken tourism industry cannot wait for mainland visitors to return, but will they come back?
As Hong Kong tries to reboot its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, can the Greater Bay Area provide opportunities that are ripe for the taking? In the final of a three-part series ahead of the ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells HK$4.6bln into market as currency hits strong end of trading band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$4.6 billion ($593.55 million) into the market in New York trading hours on Tuesday after the local currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong social-distancing rules will be extended as city records 8 new cases, 2 of them untraceable
Hong Kong recorded eight new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, with social-distancing rules - including the four-person limit on public gatherings - set to remain in force for another week. The extended ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC rolls out digital investment account opening
Launch comes at a time when Hong Kong banks are ramping their digital mutual fund distribution channels #hongkong #hsbc #investment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Terrior to give his rivals a fright
PUNTERS are going to need an update on track conditions before racing gets underway at Happy Valley on Wednesday. With The post Hong Kong Racing Tips: Terrior to give his rivals a fright appeared ... ( read original story ...)