Efforts towards the enhanced integration of ethnic minority groups into Hong Kong’s labour force only treat the symptoms but do not cure the disease. I am referring to the policies set forth on integr... ( read original story ...)
Lukewarm response as Hong Kong releases new HK$1,000 banknotes
The city’s new HK$1,000 banknotes appeared to receive a lukewarm response from the public on the day of their release, failing to draw crowds with their improved security features. Outside the HSBC br... ( read original story ...)
HANG SENG Bk Lt/S (HSNGY) vs. Societe Generale (SCGLY) Financial Survey
Hang Seng Bank Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and related financial services to individual, corporate, commercial, small and medium-sized enterprise, and institution... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bill May Hand Tax Exemptions to Local Hedge Funds
Hong Kong has proposed widening tax breaks to include hedge and private equity funds that are domiciled in the city in a move market watchers say should encourage more of them to move there. Locally d... ( read original story ...)
Creating better cities: Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week 2018
Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week (BODW) is an annual five-day program of city events, satellite programs, award ceremonies and culminates in a summit with 70 speakers from more than 15 countries. T... ( read original story ...)
Ex-diplomat who worked on Trudeau’s Hong Kong visit detained in China
News of Kovrig's detention comes after China warned Canada ... Kovrig wrote on his LinkedIn profile that he served as the political lead on the "successful visit" Trudeau made to Hong Kong in Septembe... ( read original story ...)
Ex-diplomat who worked on Trudeau’s Hong Kong visit detained in China, reports say
(Michael Kovrig / Facebook) Kovrig had been splitting his time working out of ICG offices in both Hong Kong and Beijing and travelled around the east Asia region for research, he told a Star journalis... ( read original story ...)
If Hong Kong property market enters downward cycle, we will consider easing measures, says monetary authority chief
Hong Kong’s property market is not in a downward cycle yet, Norman Chan Tak-lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, said on Tuesday. “If the property market enters a downward cycle, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s competitiveness under threat as limited office land set to run out in 10 years
Hong Kong faces a host issues in the property sector. While the residential supply constraints grab the headlines, there is also an acute shortage of grade A office space in the world’s most expensive ... ( read original story ...)
Technology push could open Hong Kong banks to more cyberattacks in 2019, KPMG says
The advent of virtual banking and the increased use of emerging technology could open Hong Kong’s banks to more risks of cyberattacks in the coming year, according to KPMG. In a new report, the accoun... ( read original story ...)
Eight leading corporate bankers you need to know in Hong Kong
Here’s a selection of some of the leading corporate bankers in Hong Kong. Tony Lee, head of corporate, commercial banking, HSBC Lee is the very definition of a loyal company man: he joined HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Runaway Bus With No Driver Careens Through Hong Kong Intersection
HONG KONG — At least four people were killed and 11 more injured on Monday when an out-of-control school bus rolled down a Hong Kong street after the driver had exited the vehicle. Video footage taken ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s chief executive says she will keep the public purse away from bailing out the property industry
Hong Kong’s government, which has repeatedly warned against speculation in the world’s most expensive property market, said it would keep public money away from any bailouts of the industry, as the ci... ( read original story ...)
Accenture: Open banking gaining traction in Hong Kong
Half of commercial bank customers in Hong Kong already participate in open banking platforms, with 27% also planning to do so in 2019, according Accenture. The study issued by Accenture found that mos... ( read original story ...)