Hong Kong will guarantee investors a minimum interest rate of 2 per cent for its government-issued, inflation-linked bonds, known as iBonds, as part of a bid to keep the city's flagship financial ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confirms five new Covid-19 cases; health officials ask police to help track down bar patrons as fears emerge of new cluster
Hong Kong's health authorities have asked police to help investigate a possible coronavirus cluster at a bar in a Kowloon nightlife hotspot, as the city confirmed five new infections on Sunday. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates
“In these days of zero interest rates, you will make the iBond much more attractive than a bank deposit,” he said. Hong Kong’s government is seeking to issue the new bonds after saying last month that ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slams Hong Kong over ‘achieving nothing’ in transfer of murder suspect at centre of extradition bill crisis
Taiwan has slammed the Hong Kong government, accusing it of "achieving nothing" in the past year to ensure that the murder suspect at the centre of the city's extradition bill crisis is transferred to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Issue up to $1.9 Billion of Inflation-Linked Bonds
Hong Kong plans to issue as much as 13 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) of inflation-linked bonds to encourage residents to take part in the city’s financial development, according to Financial Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
When Beijing’s envoy to Hong Kong gets proactive with livelihood issues, it’s not good news for local government or liaison office
Has Beijing sent in a senior party official for more "supervision" of Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and the Hong Kong government? That depends on how it is interpreted, but Hongkongers ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses city’s government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student’s Covid-19 infection has authorities racing to discover source, as city expects five new cases
Hong Kong authorities were racing to trace the source of a student's Covid-19 infection on Sunday, as a source said the city faced five new cases on the final day of the long weekend. The figures, if ... ( read original story ...)
Discord in Hong Kong’s ‘yellow economic circle’ as staff disputes, mistrust add to Covid-19 business woes
Some small business owners have accused bigger players in the yellow circle of not doing enough to help those struggling to survive. Chung opened Sogno Gelato nearly two years ago in a Tsuen Wan ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific mulls smaller aircraft, business class cuts as Covid-19 crisis remoulds travel
Talks ongoing over how to make Hong Kong’s flag carrier fit for the post-pandemic world, but CEO Augustus Tang says no changes imminent. ( read original story ...)
Noise barrier project on Hong Kong highway enjoys conflict-free completion, earning nod from British engineers’ organisation
The installation of a noise barrier on the Tuen Mun Highway was completed without compensation disputes and has won an international award for adopting a new engineering contract model, the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong faces about 4 new coronavirus cases as health expert warns against further easing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong is expecting about four new Covid-19 cases on Saturday as a government health adviser struck a cautious tone against further relaxing the city's social-distancing rules. The estimated figure ... ( read original story ...)
Macau’s ambitious plan to turn itself into a Greater Bay Area entertainment, finance hub runs into Covid-19 difficulties
While analysts and industry observers agree on Macau’s need to diversify its economy from gaming, they say the city has to find a financial niche for itself. ( read original story ...)