Citigroup, HSBC, and other Asian incumbents have been rapidly upgrading their digital channels as the coronavirus pandemic restricts branch access. ( read original story ...)
MPs hear why Hong Kong had no Covid-19 care home deaths
Prof Terry Lum tells of strict infection control measures that were ignored in the UK ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Hong Kong increasing coronavirus testing
Hong Kong's leader says the city is ramping up testing for the coronavirus, especially for workers at the busy international airport and caregivers at homes for the elderly and disabled. Carrie Lam ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Vigil in Doubt as Government Prolongs Coronavirus Distancing
Authorities said Tuesday that they would extend social-distancing rules to contain the coronavirus to June 4, casting doubt over the annual candlelight vigil held on that date to remember victims of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Speed Up IPO Process to Reduce Risks
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is looking at speeding up the process of getting initial public offerings from pricing to trading, a move that would bring the world’s biggest listing market more in line ... ( read original story ...)
China starts probe of BoC’s oil-linked product losses: central bank publication
China's banking and insurance regulator has started an investigation into Bank of China's (BoC) recent loss on a crude oil-linked product, the central bank publication Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Generali Hong Kong and Generali Asia launch The Human Safety Net in Hong Kong in partnership with OneSky for all children
Assicurazioni Generali, one of the largest global insurance providers, has announced a three-year partnership between its Hong Kong business and Regional office and OneSky for all children, a global ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square vigil with gathering ban
Restrictions were due to end but Hong Kong extends social distancing measures for 14 days ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extends gathering ban to Tiananmen anniversary
Hong Kong on Tuesday extended anti-virus measures limiting public gatherings until June 4, a move that means an annual vigil marking the Tiananmen crackdown will likely not take place for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Speed Up IPOs to Boost Liquidity, Cut Risk
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is looking at speeding up the process of getting initial public offerings from pricing to trading, a move that would bring the world’s biggest listing market more in line ... ( read original story ...)
From Alibaba to Xiaomi, China tech giants set to benefit as Hong Kong changes stock index rules
A major revamp of Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng index is set to pave the way for Chinese tech giants to benefit and expand their trading presence in Asia, while letting more investors gain access to ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Hong Kong testing more airport, care home staff
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says the territory is ramping up testing, especially for workers at the busy international airport and caregivers at homes for the elderly ... ( read original story ...)
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ Trilogy Rereleasing In Hong Kong, Taiwan
Warner Bros. is going to rerelease the "Dark Knight" trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan as theaters start to reopen there. ( read original story ...)
China’s tech behemoths like Alibaba, Xiaomi will be allowed to join Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index as biggest reform since 2006 approved
“The Hang Seng Index, as the signature index of Hong Kong, will catch up on this trend ... Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the unprecedented package after talks by video conference. ( read original story ...)