Hong Kong has been rocked by anti-government protests for months. Here's a guide to understand what's going on. How did the protests start? Hong Kong introduced a bill in April that would allow people ... ( read original story ...)
Swire Properties: Defensive Hong Kong Office Core With Disposals Funding Future Investments
Mainland China gross rental income grew by 14% in RMB terms for 1H2019, and a new Shanghai property to be opened in late 2020 should further grow recurring income. Hong Kong retail properties are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests ‘could have ripple effects very easily into China,’ Eurasia Group’s Hirson says
“Instability in Hong Kong could have ripple effects very easily into China,” Eurasia Group Director for China Michael Hirson told Yahoo Finance’s On The Move. “What we need to watch for is a real ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport protest shutdown tarnishes business image
Mass flight cancellations at Hong Kong's airport disrupted one of the world's busiest air-transport hubs on Monday, causing chaos for tourists and business travellers and playing havoc with global ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shutters airport as protests rage on; YVR flights affected
The massive protests in Hong Kong have further disrupted one of Asia’s top business hubs (and one of Vancouver’s main links to the region) as the city’s airport has cancelled all flights Monday in and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport shutdown: What it means for business and the economy
(CNN) -- Authorities in Hong Kong canceled nearly 200 flights Monday because of a major protest at the city's international airport. That's terrible news for companies operating in the financial hub. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Next Crisis May Be Economic as Protest Fallout Grows
Photographer: Kyle Lam/Bloomberg Photographer: Kyle Lam/Bloomberg Hong Kong’s deepening political crisis now risks becoming an economic one. After protesters brought the city’s airport to a standstill ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police fire tear gas during another weekend of protests
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas to disperse ... Neither warning – one aimed at residents and the other at a business emblematic of the city – deterred demonstrators. Leung Wai ... ( read original story ...)
While Hong Kong fights for democracy, Canada goes silent
The Hong Kong protests have been escalating ever since June 9 ... The Trudeau government’s policy of business-as-usual trade engagement and otherwise saying nothing to arouse Beijing’s ire will do ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cancels all remaining Monday flights
Hong Kong airport authorities cancelled remaining flights on Monday after protesters swarmed the main terminal building for a fourth day. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport authority cancels all flights: Morning Brief
[Reuters] Also: Cathay Pacific shares tank as it bows to China to sack staff over Hong Kong protests [Yahoo Finance UK] Saudis to buy Reliance oil refining stake for $15B: The world’s biggest crude ... ( read original story ...)
Bank stocks tumble, taking ETFs with them
Bank stocks swooned Monday as bond yields fell further and unrest continued in Hong Kong. The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF KRE, -1.50% was down 1.42% in mid-morning trading, while the SPDR S&P Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank attempts to wind up Singyes Solar
Deutsche Bank’s Hong Kong branch has issued a winding up petition against Guangdong-based solar project developer and building-integrated PV manufacturer Singyes Solar. The heavily-indebted solar ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart: Success of Virtual Banking in H.K. Depends on Partnerships
talks about the virtual banking business it plans to start in Hong Kong. He speaks with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia." ... ( read original story ...)