A possible increase in the amount first-time homebuyers can borrow as mortgage may encourage people in Hong Kong to chase expensive property, further driving up prices in the world’s most expensive pr... ( read original story ...)
‘Brave’ investors can find opportunities in Asia — especially in Hong Kong, strategist says
"For the brave, now would be a good time to be looking at some of these markets," Stefan Hofer, chief investment strategist at LGT Bank in Hong Kong, told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Friday. "I think if we ... ( read original story ...)
Advocate of China-Vatican dialogue named Hong Kong bishop
HONG KONG — In a move widely seen as kowtowing to Beijing, the Vatican appointed a retired China-friendly cardinal to head the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong on Monday, effectively blocking the success... ( read original story ...)
What Hong Kong can learn from an old Berlin airport on bottom-up city planning
There was incredible vibrancy in the whole debate and it was all very bottom-up driven Jonas Schorr, consultant “From a real estate perspective, be it Hong Kong, Singapore or London, it is probably qu... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s office landlords are lifting the bar on creditworthiness as more commercial tenants walk away from leases
Commercial landlords in Hong Kong, who own some of the world’s most expensive offices, are doubling or tripling the money that tenants must put down as deposit, as a downturn in business sentiment and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong flu season already more virulent than last year, with nine more deaths in the space of three days
Winter flu in Hong Kong appeared to be more deadly than last year, having claimed nine more lives in the space of three days, pushing up the death toll to 16 this year. Four more children with influen... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong picks advocate of China-Vatican dialogue as bishop
HONG KONG — Retired head of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Cardinal John Tong will serve as the church’s interim administrator in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, effectively blocking the suc... ( read original story ...)
Futu Holdings Files For $300 Million U.S. IPO
Hong Kong-based Futu Holdings intends to raise $300 million in a U.S. IPO of ADSs. The company provides Chinese citizens with access to financial markets via its online securities brokerage system. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t fosters business ties
Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung: In tandem with these cross-sectoral efforts, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to promote our unique advantages under "one country, t... ( read original story ...)
HSBC sparks controversy with ad campaign
HSBC, which derives from the company's earlier name of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, was founded in 1865 in British-ruled Hong Kong. In 1992, it agreed to move its head office to London, ... ( read original story ...)
Domestic helper gets suspended sentence at Hong Kong court for assaulting toddler in her care
A Hong Kong magistrate on Monday chastised a domestic helper for being “rude and heartless” before giving her a suspended jail sentence for assaulting a two-year-old boy in her care. Erlinda Benavidez ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong food safety watchdog tightens checks on imported products after criticism
Hong Kong’s food watchdog said on Monday it had tightened checks on food entering the city via air, land and sea after a government auditor’s report accused it of failing to ensure product safety. New ... ( read original story ...)
As a pet-loving city, Hong Kong should step up efforts against animal abuse
Hong Kong is generally a pet-loving city, but it is certainly far from perfect. This is due to a serious lack of space and its near all-year-round hot and humid weather. When it comes to finding dog-f... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland stocks stay on a positive roll as Beijing acts to boost liquidity and US-China trade talks get under way
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Bank rose 0.95 per cent HK$169.40, while the Bank of China Hong Kong gained 1.6 per cent during morning trading before retreating to end for the midday break down 0.36 per ... ( read original story ...)