International legal team representing former media tycoon appealed to UN earlier this month about Lai’s living conditions in prison.
This Is What Can Land You in Jail for Sedition in Hong Kong
Three men were the first to be convicted under the city’s recently expanded national security law, which has greatly curtailed political speech.
China Market Update: Hang Seng & China Internet Outperforming S&P 500 Year To Date, Week In Review
Asian equities were mixed overnight as Mainland China outperformed significantly and Hong Kong extended gains.
Yellow Gold Is Hot, Diamonds Are Not At Hong Kong Jewelry Trade Show
Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong, the world’s largest jewelry trade show, is a microcosm of the complexities and interrelationships of the industry and the world at large
Hong Kong to implement European standards for crypto OTC derivatives reporting
Regulators in Hong Kong have decided to adopt European standards for reporting over-the-counter (OTC) crypto derivatives transactions by 2025 to align with global standards.
Banks set to prosper as Hong Kong regains top hub status with family office, fintech push
Hong Kong’s efforts to regain its top hub status will prosper lenders as opportunities abound in wealth and fintech sectors and the bay area.
Adrian Cheng, member of one of Asia’s richest families, resigns as New World CEO after the Hong Kong developer posts $2.5 billion loss
His resignation adds to questions over succession at the Cheng family conglomerate, whose business also spans from jewelry to logistics.
A 13% rally this week has helped Hang Seng post its best weekly gain in 26 years
At Friday's (September 27) closing, the Hang Seng Index jumped 3.6% to settle at 20,632.30, the highest level since April 2023. The 13% gain this week is the best rally since an almost 15% jump in ...
China, Hong Kong stock sees record gains in Asia markets on stimulus impact; eyes on U.S. PCE report
Asia-Pacific markets trade higher on Friday as China stocks set for best week since 2008 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is set for a weekly gain of almost 13%, marking its best week since 1998, while ...
HSBC enhances Premier offering for mass affluent
HSBC is expanding the features of its Premier offering for mass-affluent customers worldwide, focusing on the key areas of wealth, health, travel and international needs.
Hong Kong could regain top 3 IPO ranking by year-end after jumping to fifth in September
Hong Kong could potentially climb back into the top three among global initial public offering (IPO) markets by the end of the year, as analysts believe the recent bull run is set to attract some ...
Hong Kong’s central bank to introduce framework on sharing scam-related losses
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will start an industry consultation on a "responsibility framework" on scams, paving the way for commercial banks to share losses with customers affected by such transactions.
Hong Kong police arrest 50 in 7-day crackdown on scammers that stole HK$110 million
Force highlights new ruse that targets those planning trips to Japan by offering fake currency exchange deals with favourable rates.
Starting it all in HK
Hong Kong's market-driven startup ecology is appreciated by entrepreneurs who have ventured into the city of opportunity. Harry Chen, a Canadian entrepreneur, says he finds Hong Kong to be the "best ...