HSBC’s results for the first half of 2018 lay bare the extent of the bank’s reliance on Asia. Led by Hong Kong, the region generated 87.6% of its pre-tax profits. Europe, by contrast, contributed 1%. ... ( read original story ...)
Neat is a challenger bank for early-stage startups and SMEs
They do exist. One of the newer options is Neat, which is nested in Hong Kong but open for business worldwide. The startup started off following the same track as the likes of Monzo, Starling and Revo... ( read original story ...)
How to save Hong Kong maids from loan sharks
was looking for an altruistic business opportunity when Joy Tadios-Arenas – an expert on migration and former assistant professor at City University of Hong Kong – told him about the lack of ethical o... ( read original story ...)
Can a new US-based education initiative change Hong Kong’s obsession with exam grades?
In an effort to spur reform in Hong Kong’s secondary schools, one independent school head is challenging convention by joining a US-based education coalition dedicated to moving away from traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government tries to make an example of a small opposition party
HONG KONG - A tiny and previously little-known political party with no elected lawmakers would have languished on the fringes of Hong Kong's political sphere were it not for attempts by the city's gov... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily considering paywall for online content, CEO says
“Readers often choose their media based on their political leanings. Among the pro-democracy voters who form a majority of the public, there are only a few Hong Kong news outlets that they can really ... ( read original story ...)
The former colonial policeman-turned-teacher on a mission to revamp Hong Kong education
The relationship between Hong Kong’s police officers and the public has in recent months been fraught with tension in a city divided by social and political conflict, but 55-year-old Briton Toby Newto... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory says typhoon signal No 1 to remain in place as Tropical Depression Yagi edges closer to the city
The Hong Kong Observatory has said the typhoon signal No 1 will remain in place throughout Saturday, having earlier said it would consider issuing the No 3 signal. At noon, the weather forecaster esti... ( read original story ...)
The US-China trade war is worrying some Hong Kong-owned manufacturers, CEO says
Hong Kong -owned companies that manufacture in mainland China are increasingly worried about the escalating Washington-Beijing trade war, according to one industry executive. Hong Kong's dynamic skyli... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tatler lists out seven best dishes in Hanoi
Hong Kong Tatler, a Hong Kong ultimate guide to luxury lifestyle, has picked seven best dishes for visitors who want to discover the beauty in Hanoi cuisine. Pho. Photo: Cleo Von Siebenthal According ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Economy Slows as Trade War, Rates Squeeze Looms
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong economic growth slowed in the second quarter, amid a deepening U.S.-China trade conflict and rising interest rates that are weighing on the outlook. As a key trading hub for t... ( read original story ...)
Emma’s Asian eats: The search for delicious dim sum, Hong Kong-style
All of this, along with constant refills of steaming tea, sets me back $59 Hong Kong dollars (just under $10CAD). If you don’t feel like making the MTR journey to One Dim Sum, the good news is you can ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong GDP records 3.5 per cent growth for second quarter on strong consumption and markets
The most recent figures followed 4.6 per cent growth in the first quarter – Hong Kong’s strongest in almost a decade. The government’s full-year forecast for GDP growth is an increase between 3 and 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Second-Quarter GDP Growth Seen Moderating Amid Trade War, Rate Hikes
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economic growth is expected to have eased in the second quarter after a robust performance in the first three months, while escalating trade tensions and higher U.S. ... ( read original story ...)