who estimate they need at least HK$5 million (US$637,175) to cover retirement expenses, according to a survey by China Construction Bank (Asia). The bank surveyed 2,500 Hongkongers in January on their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance professionals indulge in unusually long lunch breaks
Even in an era of ongoing cost cutting, there’s one thing that Hong Kong banking professionals can’t live without: their long lunch breaks. A sandwich in the office is standard for many in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists convicted of ‘public nuisance,’ other charges over 2014 protests
The government's "decision to maintain the normal order of public life should be beyond reproach," spokesperson Lu Kang said during a routine news briefing. Lu added that some people's "one-sided ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ protesters found guilty of public nuisance
I hope they can see that other people haven't given up," Benny Tai told BBC News Chinese ahead of today's verdict. Seventy nine days of sit-in protests have already changed Hong Kong a lot. But ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy ‘Occupy’ activists defiant after guilty verdicts
Chris Patten, Hong Kong’s last colonial governor, called the verdict “appallingly divisive”, and a “vengeful pursuit” of past political events. In Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest leaders found guilty as democracy hopes fade
Before his trial started in November last year, Mr Chan told The Australian Financial Review: "Since Xi Jinping took power in 2012 things have been going backwards. There has been further ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court convicts nine activists behind pro-democracy ‘Umbrella Movement’
HONG KONG — A court found nine leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 pro ... around the world Like Washington Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Occupy’ protest leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Tuesday ... Yiu-ming were all found guilty following a trial that comes as the financial centre’s civil liberties come under mounting pressure. ( read original story ...)
Nine Hong Kong pro-democracy activists found guilty over 2014 protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court found leaders ... democracy activists, diplomats and business leaders have expressed grave concerns over what they say is Beijing’s tightening grip ... ( read original story ...)
9 leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests found guilty
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court has found nine leaders of 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations guilty on public nuisance and other charges. Those convicted Tuesday included law professor Benny Tai, retired ... ( read original story ...)
Dark secret of Hong Kong, home to the richest people in the world
Hong Kong has long been known for its glitzy skyrises, world-class cuisine and luxury shopping. But it’s just become very famous for something else. The city is now home to the biggest concentration ... ( read original story ...)
As Hong Kong legal system faces pressure from Beijing, Canada’s ex-top judge prepares to wade in
HONG KONG — Beverley McLachlin loved being a judge, and despite retiring recently as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, is relishing the chance to serve on the bench again. ( read original story ...)
HSBC: Well Positioned In Asia, But Still Not A Buy
HSBC's key markets in the UK, Hong Kong and China face heightened risk and uncertainty from Brexit and the US-China trade war. HSBC's strong position in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta leave ... ( read original story ...)
3 tips for businesses entering Hong Kong’s strong startup scene
Klook, Gogovan, and 9Gag are all successful startups in different industries, but they have one thing in common: they were all founded in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has been touted as an ideal place for ... ( read original story ...)