As Hong Kong’s leaders embrace China’s top-down political culture, many believe the city’s dynamism and vitality are slipping away.
Hong Kong’s new national security laws pose threat to Western businesses
The measures, which further tighten the national security laws imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing in 2020, have fuelled concerns about the former British colony’s future as Asia’s business hub. Analysts ...
Hong Kong passes security law which critics say further threatens freedoms
By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security bill within two weeks of it being presented, fast-tracking a major piece ...
How HSBC Transformed Its Customer Experience
The banking and finance sector, which has long emphasized product strategy over customer experience (CX), is facing increasing pressure from brick-and-mortar, online, and fintech competition. This ...
Hong Kong Approves New National-Security Law That Worries Foreign Executives
The city’s officials say domestic legislation covering state secrets and foreign interference is necessary and won’t affect normal businesses.
Hong Kong passes new national security law imposing life sentences for treason, insurrection
Hong Kong legislators passed 39 new offenses over five categories in its Safeguarding National Security Law on Tuesday that could leave some violators serving life in prison.
Futu Holds Hong Kong’s First Retail Investment Exhibition, Uniting Premier Financial Institutions and Over 5,000 Investors
Futu Holdings celebrates 5th anniversary of its IPO and reaffirms its commitment to further investment in Hong Kong Arthur Chen, Chief Financial Officer at Futu Holdings, shared during his opening ...
Bank of America Cuts Space in Hong Kong in Blow to Office Market
Bank of America Corp. is cutting some office space in its headquarters in Hong Kong’s Central district, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring the headwinds for the city’s ...
HSBC, Hong Kong’s science park sign 3-year partnership to drive fintech development
Hong Kong's biggest bank and start-up hub aim to build 'international fintech corridor' to further city's goal of being international hub for such technology HSBC will provide financial services to ...
Hong Kong Security Law Could Damage City’s Standing as Financial Hub
Mr. Chan’s brisk work pace represents an attempt to shore up Hong Kong’s role and image as the financial hub of Asia. But that effort is now colliding with a move by the city’s Beijing-appointed ...
Hong Kong passes second national security law, widening crackdown powers and aligning city more closely with mainland China
Hong Kong’s legislature passed sweeping new powers on Tuesday that critics and analysts warned would align the financial hub’s national security laws more closely with those used on the Chinese ...
Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law
Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.
Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing
The legislation targets “external interference” and the theft of state secrets, with implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants and others.
Hong Kong fast-tracks law that once drew protests, cementing Beijing’s hold
Hong Kong’s legislature, stacked with pro-Beijing lawmakers, passed laws that bring it under tighter Chinese control. Law and journalist groups decried the vote.