In this video, Joe Ngai, a senior partner in McKinsey’s Hong Kong office and the managing partner of the Greater China office, discusses how automation will change the face of the Chinese economy—and ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific, Icon of Hong Kong’s Rise, Now Reflects China’s Grip
The orders from mainland air safety officials represent an escalation into Hong Kong’s business affairs, illustrating the power Beijing wields over international companies that build their fortunes on ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands rally in Hong Kong in fresh protests, marchers defy police ban
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands of Hong Kong protesters ... Hong Kongers and families marched near the financial center’s business districts. Both marches and the airport protests were peaceful. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong official warns city’s economy faces tough times
HONG KONG: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan has warned the Asian financial hub is entering "a very difficult economic environment” as trade declines and growth slows. "Industries like retail, ... ( read original story ...)
As Hong Kong lenders trim staff, prospects tighten for some expat bankers unless they change roles, take a pay cut
As Deutsche Bank and other big banks reduce staff, expatriate financial workers who are made redundant and want to stay in Hong Kong may find it more difficult if they are unwilling to learn a new ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s new weapon to muffle Hong Kong protests: fake news
A protester at Hong Kong airport on Friday. Beijing-controlled media portrays the campaigners as ‘thugs’ and ‘radicals’. Photograph: Kevin On Man Lee/Rex/Shutterstock As Hong Kong enters its third ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as marchers set to defy police ban
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong protesters readied ... Anti-government protests were planned in different locations in the Asian financial hub, including one at the city’s international airport ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents demand release of arrested woman
HONG KONG -- After the protesters evacuated ... behaviours disrupt public order," according to a statement issued by her office. Associated Press news assistant Phoebe Lai contributed to this report. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters as marchers defy ban
HONG KONG -- Police fired tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong on ... the proposed extradition law and demands for universal voting rights. Associated Press news assistant Phoebe Lai contributed to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters march in defiance of police ban
HONG KONG -- Protesters marched in two Hong Kong neighbourhoods ... over the proposed extradition law and demands for universal voting rights. Associated Press news assistant Phoebe Lai contributed to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests create potential problems for Ottawa, says academic
There are four or five flights a day from Vancouver to Hong Kong during the summer season. When they land this weekend, passengers will be met by a sea of protesters staging a three-day occupation ... ( read original story ...)
For Hong Kong’s youth, there’s no hope at home – and so they pour out into the streets
Hong Kong’s geography squeezes people into living on narrow strips of flat land around the coasts. Simple supply and demand exacerbates these topographical facts, driving up property prices that are ... ( read original story ...)
Downturn to hit Hong Kong like a ‘tsunami’, as China slaps warning on Cathay
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's protests are hitting its economy, the city's leader Carrie Lam said on Friday, echoing warnings from business leaders including powerful local property developers, as ... ( read original story ...)
Economic downturn to hit Hong Kong like a ‘tsunami’, city’s leader warns
Hong Kong’s powerful property developers spoke out for the first time on Friday, urging calm in a statement signed by 17 companies, including CK Asset Holdings Ltd (1113.HK), founded by property ... ( read original story ...)