HSBC powers a tram shelter in Hong Kong with solar panels

The Belt-and-Road Initiative (BRI) is a visionary blueprint for global economic development while leading the global shift to a green economy. HSBC goes beyond understanding the potential opportunities which could result from the Belt-and-Road Initiative ... ( read original story ...)

BOCOM International prices HK IPO near bottom, raising $230 mln

priced on Friday its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) near the bottom of expectations, raising $230 million. The company, a unit of Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom) , priced the 667 million shares on offer at HK$2.68 each, after marketing the ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong bourse better off without Beijing's aid

This looks like fresh evidence of Beijing's tightening grip on the city - and its belief that market prices are a tool to signal good news. Exporting that stance will dent Hong Kong's appeal. On the face of it, there is no need for any assistance. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong GDP Beats Estimates as Consumer Spending Perks Up

Hong Kong’s economy beat analyst expectations in the first quarter ... beating median estimate for 0.2 percent growth from analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News Economy expanded 4.3 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, stronger than the ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong tightens rules on bank loans for property developers

HONG KONG May 12 Hong Kong on Friday imposed stricter restrictions on bank lending to developers, warning there was a need to review credit risks posed by property companies in one of the world's most expensive real estate markets. Home prices in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)

Fitch Affirms Hang Seng Bank and CCB Asia; Outlook Stable

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, May 11 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hang Seng Bank Limited's (HSB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDRs) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. The agency has also affirmed China ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong pro-democracy rally venue bid rejected

The organisers of Hong Kong's biggest annual pro-democracy march say their application to begin their protest in the usual venue has been rejected. The Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) said the decision was taken by the government department which runs ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong pro-democracy rally application rejected

Hong Kong's authorities have not commented on the claim. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Free Press news portal reported that Victoria Park would be used by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association, which holds its own events to mark the handover on 1 July 1997. ( read original story ...)