“The fact that China’s defence ministry would telegraph its willingness to mobilise the PLA in Hong Kong is certain to be a shock to the business community. No one wants to see a new Tiananmen in ... ( read original story ...)
10 Promising Swiss Fintechs Eyeing Hong Kong’s Market
“We are very happy to bring this competitive selection of fintech startups for the first time to Hong Kong to approach investors and explore the booming fintech startup ecosystem in Hong Kong and Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Start-up CEO: Buying a house is ‘completely crazy,’ so co-living will be the answer for many
That's the assessment from Yoan Kamalski, the founder of Singapore-based co-living start-up Hmlet. Instead of purchasing property, he told CNBC on Tuesday, many people in places like Australia and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong home prices seen weakening after huge protests but only briefly-realtors
Real estate consultancy Colliers International (CIGI.O) forecast housing prices in one of the world’s most expensive property markets will fall 4% in the second half, but still rise 6% for the full ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Life launches two new products
Edward Moncreiffe, chief executive, Hong Kong, HSBC Life, said business has been good and the two Qualifying Deferred Annuity Police products launched by the company has been well received with 7,500 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents flock to buy in London amid political and civil unrest
There has been a surge in the number of Hong Kong residents travelling to London to invest in residential property, according to luxury London estate agency Aston Chase. Amid significant political and ... ( read original story ...)
Violence in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long casts long shadow over property projects in New Territories
Mob violence in areas such as Yuen Long will affect demand for new projects in the northern New Territories of Hong Kong, with sales expected to drop 20 per cent this month, Centaline Property Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s angry and disillusioned youth are making their voices heard
But many young people in what is one of the world’s most densely populated and expensive cities are also infuriated by Over the past decade, Hong Kong’s residential property prices have skyrocketed by ... ( read original story ...)
Why triad gangsters may have attacked pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters
... To said he believed the Hong Kong government "has used organized, orchestrated forces and even triad gangs in [an] attempt to disperse citizens." In this case, the attackers could possibly have ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring avenues to tap into Hong Kong’s fintech market
Venturelab has nominated the ten startups that will attend a 6-day business development trip in Hong Kong. The startups will get the opportunity to explore the booming market and meet potential ... ( read original story ...)
Property prices are ‘trending north’
... percent of respondents are considering buying a property over the next 12 months, while almost 60 percent expected a steady upward trend of home prices, according to a survey conducted by Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end higher, tracking global gains
Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Tuesday, following a global rally boosted by expectations that the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. ** The Hang Seng index ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China (Hong Kong): Setting the pace with award-winning connectivity
Other digital financial solutions include the BOC UnionPay dual-currency credit cards. These provide contactless payments for public transport systems in the GBA footprint. The bank also launched Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police launch tear gas in latest mass protest
The march reached its police-designated end point in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district in the late afternoon, but thousands continued onward, at various points occupying key government and business ... ( read original story ...)