... living in Hong Kong or even passing through Hong Kong. I think the government has had sufficient notice of the depth of worries and concern expressed by people at all levels, including the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader under pressure as weekend protests loom
an expert on Chinese politics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Calls to amend the plan or for Carrie Lam to step down are coming from many sectors, including business leaders, he noted, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks inch down on China growth worries
The Hong Kong stock market fell for the third straight session on Friday and pared of some its weekly gains, as China reported lacklustre industrial production data. ** At the close of trade, the Hang ... ( read original story ...)
Rising uncertainty over trade war could weigh on bottom lines at Hong Kong’s banks, KPMG says
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised the city’s base lending rate four times in 2018, moving in lockstep with increases by the US Federal Reserve. That allowed the city’s banks, including HSBC, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quiet now, but prospect of new protest looms large
Hong Kong's downtown was calm Friday after days of protests by students ... to ease disputes and resolve controversies," Lam said, according to an official news release. It's unclear how Lam, as chief ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong’ searches surge behind China’s Great Firewall
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese censors are working hard to erase or block news of the Hong Kong protests on social media and search platforms amid a surge in interest from mainland internet users. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong top destination for Chinese IPOs, but new Shanghai tech board poses threat, Baker McKenzie says
Hong Kong is the top destination for Chinese companies seeking to list their shares outside China so far this year, but could face a challenge for initial public offerings from Shanghai’s new ... ( read original story ...)
Banks re-open as Hong Kong returns to normal ahead of weekend protest
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Police kept a close watch over central Hong Kong as the Asian financial hub returned to normalcy on Friday, with banks re-opening branches closed during violent protests ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : BOCHK United Centre Branch resumes services
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK") is a leading commercial banking group in Hong Kong with strong market positions in all major businesses. We have the most extensive local branch network and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shuts government buildings as protesters gather amid uneasy calm
Our priorities are the safety of our employees and supporting our customers,” said HSBC, whose ground-level public space at its headquarters has previously been a focal point for protests. Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protests Raise Stakes for Xi’s Hard-Line Agenda
Mr. Xi has not publicly commented on the protests in Hong Kong, and he left China on Wednesday on a previously scheduled trip to Central Asia. But the party-controlled news media has accused opponents ... ( read original story ...)
HK startup Nexstgo carves out space in crowded laptop market
Some might doubt if there is any room for startups in the laptop market, which is already dominated by a handful of global firms. How will a Hong Kong brand be able to compete with the multinational ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters gather in Hong Kong, government offices shut after violence
Hong Kong's benchmark stock exchange slid as much as 1.5 per cent on Thursday, extending losses from the previous day. Most roads around the business district were opening for traffic, but Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extradition law could jeopardize special economic agreement with the US
For many financial firms based in the Central district, it was business as usual — but many offered staff the option of working from home. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's equity benchmark, the Heng Seng Index, ... ( read original story ...)