The Editors S ince Hong Kong was officially handed over to Chinese rule in 1997, the city has enjoyed a special status within China, a place where dissident books could be published, where protests ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong power utility CLP returns to profitability in the first half but warns of uncertain outlook due to Covid-19
CLP Holdings posts a net profit of US$775.4 million for the first half ended June, but the blue chip utility’s chairman said the outlook remains highly uncertain. ( read original story ...)
China’s actions risk Hong Kong’s future as global financial center
The new security law Beijing imposed on Hong Kong and the ongoing political turmoil cast a dark shadow on the financial hub's competitiveness and attractiveness to international business. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 80 new coronavirus cases, slight drop from previous highs
Hong Kong reported 80 new coronavirus cases on Monday, dropping below 100 infections for the first time in 12 days, as a team of Chinese officials began preparations for widespread testing in the ... ( read original story ...)
Business Reporter: How a park in the sky is giving Hong Kong a reason to look up when it comes to sustainable living
In a video for Business Reporter, Ellie Tang describes how New World Development's new Nature Discovery Park – Hong Kong's first urban biodiversity museum and sustainability-themed education park, at ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Star Board Among World’s Top Three IPO Venues
China’s technology focused Star board may be just over a year old, but it already ranks among the world’s top three initial public offering venues. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares end lower; HSBC drags after profit slump
Hong Kong shares closed down on Monday on weak global sentiment, with U.S. lawmakers struggling to agree to a new stimulus plan, and after a bigger-than-expected drop in profit at HSBC pulled the bank ... ( read original story ...)
Profits plunge 65% at HSBC on coronavirus and Hong Kong woes
The Asia-focused bank said its financial performance was impacted by the pandemic, market volatility and 'increased geopolitical risk.' ... ( read original story ...)
WeLab Bank Introduces its Digital Banking Platform in Hong Kong’s Competitive Fintech Sector
WeLab Bank introduces its digital banking platform in Hong Kong's highly competitive Fintech sector after completing pilot phase. ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s actions risk Hong Kong’s future as global financial center
The new security law Beijing imposed on Hong Kong and the ongoing political turmoil cast a dark shadow on the financial hub's competitiveness and attractiveness to international business. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank 1st Half Net Profit Fell 33% on Year
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. said its net profit for the first half fell 33% as Hong Kong wrestled with weaker economic activity amid the Covid-19 pandemic, trade tensions and social unrest. Net profit for the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC first-half profit plunges 65%, warns loan losses could hit $13 billion
HSBC Holdings PLC warned of rising bad debt charges and a falling core capital ratio after posting a higher-than-expected 65% tumble in first-half pre-tax profit as the coronavirus pandemic hit the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC first-half profit plunges more-than-expected 65% on loan provisions
HSBC Holdings PLC posted a higher-than-expected 65% tumble in first-half pre-tax profit as the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on businesses forced the Asia-focused bank to boost its loan-loss ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC profits hammered by pandemic and soaring US-China tensions
HSBC on Monday said profits for the first half of 2020 plunged by 69 percent on year as the banking giant was hammered by the coronavirus pandemic and spiralling China-US tensions. Chief executive Noe ... ( read original story ...)