Top executives in Hong Kong have warned they will have "no reason to stay" if the city's freedoms are damaged by a proposed bill allowing extradition to mainland China. In a trend that could be ... ( read original story ...)
Canadians in Hong Kong worried for neighbours as protests roil former colony
"Canada remains concerned about the potential effect these proposals may have on the large number of Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, on business confidence, and on Hong Kong's international reputation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons moving personal wealth offshore over fears of Chinese extradition law
The head of the private banking operations of an international bank in Hong Kong, who declined to be named, said clients have been moving money out of Hong Kong to Singapore. “These aren’t mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore as fears rise over new extradition law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Some Hong Kong tycoons have started moving personal wealth offshore as concern deepens over a local government plan to allow extraditions of suspects to face trial in China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore as fears rise over new extradition law
HONG KONG: Some Hong Kong tycoons have started moving personal wealth offshore as concern deepens over a local government plan to allow extraditions of suspects to face trial in China for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore over extradition law
Some Hong Kong tycoons have started moving personal wealth offshore as concern deepens over a local government plan to allow extraditions of suspects to face trial in China for the first time, ... ( read original story ...)
Applications open for Deloitte’s 2nd Hong Kong Tech Fast 20 Program
We look forward to exchanging ideas with rising start-ups and accelerating development of the tech ecosystem in Hong Kong." Story continues Founder of Spark Ventures Vincent Law says, "It's been great ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters fight against a much larger crackdown on China’s cities
What is Hong Kong’s extradition battle about ... especially through leasing land and attracting business investment.” After 2003, city-dwellers were allowed some democratic self-governance through ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC : Thousands of Hong Kong Protesters Gather, Govt. Offices Shut after Violence
Thousands of protesters readied in Hong Kong on Thursday for more potential clashes with police over a planned extradition law with mainland China, a day after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ex-official urges dropping extradition legislation
... living in Hong Kong or even passing through Hong Kong. I think the government has had sufficient notice of the depth of worries and concern expressed by people at all levels, including the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader under pressure as weekend protests loom
an expert on Chinese politics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Calls to amend the plan or for Carrie Lam to step down are coming from many sectors, including business leaders, he noted, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks inch down on China growth worries
The Hong Kong stock market fell for the third straight session on Friday and pared of some its weekly gains, as China reported lacklustre industrial production data. ** At the close of trade, the Hang ... ( read original story ...)
Rising uncertainty over trade war could weigh on bottom lines at Hong Kong’s banks, KPMG says
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised the city’s base lending rate four times in 2018, moving in lockstep with increases by the US Federal Reserve. That allowed the city’s banks, including HSBC, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quiet now, but prospect of new protest looms large
Hong Kong's downtown was calm Friday after days of protests by students ... to ease disputes and resolve controversies," Lam said, according to an official news release. It's unclear how Lam, as chief ... ( read original story ...)