HONG KONG — Three leaders of Hong Kong's 2014 pro-democracy protests and six others are being tried for their involvement in the "Occupy Central" movement that paralyzed the city's financial district ... ( read original story ...)
US listings back in favour after China tech firms’ Hong Kong IPOs fail to take off, says JPMorgan
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, in April carried out its biggest reform in 25 years, according to John Hall, co-head of investment banking coverage and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) ... ( read original story ...)
MassMutual Int’l sells off Hong Kong-based life business
MassMutual Asia has been sold to fintech platform Yungfeng Financial Group and several Asia-based investors. MassMutual International, the Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slowdown in growth
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index was up 0.3 per cent at 26,183.53 on Friday, and up 2.3 per cent for the week. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index rose 0.3 per cent on Friday, and was up 1.5 per ce... ( read original story ...)
11 Hong Kong banking jobs that pay $700k just three years after you graduate
So which (non-technology) banking roles potentially pay HK$700k or more to associates? We averaged out associate pay in mainstream banking functions across salary surveys from six major ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters go on trial as fight for democracy continues
Hong Kong is different by design. It’s a place within China but not completely of China, with open courts, independent news outlets and many political parties. Since the Umbrella Movement took off, th... ( read original story ...)
2019 Rugby World Cup Repechage: Hong Kong romp to easy victory over Kenya
After a slow start, Hong Kong sprang to life in the second half to thump Kenya 42-17 in their second game of the Rugby World Cup repechage tournament in Marseille, France on Saturday. Hong Kong capt... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ageing population struggling to make ends meet
Beneath the glitzy high-rises of central Hong Kong, the city is struggling with its ageing population, some of whom are working into their 90s, gathering rubbish to make ends meet. Hong Kong's Governm... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Australia tie up bilateral trade and services agreement, offering respite from global trade war
Hong Kong and Australia reached a deal at a regional summit on Thursday to allow bilateral free trade and services at a time when global economies are under the shadow of a trade war. The pair conclud... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong urged to control rising car numbers and traffic congestion with cohesive transport policies
Despite commuter dissatisfaction, Hong Kong regularly takes first place in global rankings of public transport services. This year, when American consultancy McKinsey & Company surveyed 24 cities, com... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Rally May Stall
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in back-to-back trading days, gathering almost 200 points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,790-point plateau al... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong housing prices could fall 25 percent next year if trade war worsens
Hong Kong housing prices face a potential slump of as much as 25 ... I don't think we should be fundamentally or systemically concerned." Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. ( read original story ...)
Paul Scholes, Former Manchester United Star, to Support Crypto Startup
A Hong Kong-based startup is aiming to integrate blockchain technology into soccer, linking soccer superstars, youth talents and fans. A Hong Kong-based blockchain startup announced that Soccer ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Open: PV Sindhu crashes out after losing to Sung Ji in women’s singles second round
Sindhu on Wednesday had defeated Thailand`s Nitchaon Jindapol to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Hong Kong World Tour Super 500 tournament. Sindhu never looked in the contention as she struggled to ... ( read original story ...)