“Our hope is that this would be a precursor or a preview for eventually the IPO market to come back,” he said. Funds raised by new listings on the Hong Kong stock exchange fell 32 per cent in the ...
Six Hong Kong banks stand pat on rates as wait for borrowing-cost relief extends
HSBC, Hong Kong’s biggest note-issuing bank, and DBS Hong Kong will keep their key lending and deposit rates unchanged, meaning mortgage borrowers and companies face a longer wait for relief.
Hong Kong wants residents to smile more but experts warn prices and competition are bigger issues for tourism
Chief Executive John Lee urged residents to be more courteous, to smile more and to “go the extra mile to promote Hong Kong’s hospitality.”
Hong Kong’s new hi-tech star: SmartMore.
In a significant endorsement of Hong Kong’s aspirations to become a leading technological hub, SmartMore, a smart manufacturing start-up founded by a Chinese University of Hong Kong professor in 2019, ...
Applications to open for first batch of 4,440 Hong Kong ‘light public housing’ flats on June 24
Hong Kong Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says rents for flats in Yuen Long and Ngau Tau Kok will range from HK$740 to HK$2,650
Hong Kong slams ‘unfounded and biased’ European Commission report on city’s political developments
EU's executive arm issues annual report on Hong Kong, prompting government condemnation of those 'slandering the city's situation' Hong Kong has hit back at the European Commission over an annual ...
The third Hong Kong Science Fair offered a mega showcase of ingenious inventions by local talent and drew a record 30,000-strong attendance
Hong Kong’s young talent of innovation and technology unleashed their potential on this nurturing platform, which also serves as an established launchpad for innovation.
The first international eDNA workshop in Hong Kong empowers next-generation eDNA researchers
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Hong Kong protests, 5 years on: How China’s approach to governing the city has changed
How has China's approach to governing Hong Kong changed, since the massive street protests five years ago? CNA's East Asia Tonight takes an in-depth analysis with National University of Singapore's ...
Hong Kong CFI Jury Convicts Three Individuals in Its First Market Manipulation Case
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (CFI) has convicted three individuals of conspiracy to carry out false trading in the shares of a listed company, Ching Lee Holdings Limited (CLHL). This is the ...
Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong affairs praises city’s rule of law and ‘fearless’ judges
Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has stressed the city’s rule of law was built and upheld by the collective efforts of the entire judiciary and legal community, including “fearless” and “impartial” judges. Xia Baolong also ...
Tencent-Backed AI Drug Discovery Startup Xtalpi Rises In Hong Kong Debut
Left to right: Xtalpi cofounders Ma Jian, Wen Shuhao and Lai Lipeng attend the company’s IPO ceremony in Hong Kong on June 13, 2024. Shares of Xtalpi, a Shenzhen-based AI drug discovery startup, rose in its highly anticipated Hong Kong stock market debut ...
Princess Diana`s iconic wardrobe on display in Hong Kong
In a nostalgic display of fashion history, six outfits worn by Princess Diana are currently exhibited in Hong Kong, offering a glimpse into the style and elegance that defined her public appearances.
Climate change: Budget, stakeholder engagement are ‘main challenges for Hong Kong firms’
The availability of financial support and engagement with stakeholders are the top decarbonisation challenges faced by Hong Kong firms even as they report substantial reductions in harmful emissions, ...