Country’s Ministry of State Security also accuses foreign politicians of having double standards by opposing coming national security law.
Hong Kong Law Firms Cut Office Space in New Blow to Business Hub
Hong Kong’s biggest law firms are rushing to reduce office space in prime locations, as they struggle with a dearth of mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings amid an economic downturn.
Offshore firm Appleby makes banking hire in HK from Mourant
Offshore law firm Appleby has added banking and finance expert Lily Miao as a partner in its Hong Kong office from rival Mourant Ozannes, where she was a counsel.
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan dismisses concerns bond issuance plan may hurt credit ratings, says global firms have welcomed policy
Finance chief also issues rejoinder after predecessor slams bond issuance proposal in new budget, says past administration failed to boost land supply at the time.
Hong Kong: Capitalizing On Dim Sum Bonds
So-called “dim sum” bonds and loans—offshore debt denominated in mainland China’s currency—rose 65% year-over-year in 2023 to 550 billion yuan ($76 billion). Total outstanding yuan loan figures rose ...
Firefighters rescue cats from fire in Hong Kong with help of oxygen masks
A flat in Hong Kong where a fire broke out had firefighters using oxygen masks to resuscitate cats, as 50 people from the building were also evacuated.
Hong Kong home sales surge on weekend after curbs lifted
HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s property market saw the best weekend in a year after the government lifted decade-long curbs on homebuying. The financial hub’s 10 biggest estates recorded the most sales in 61 ...
Entertainment Expo Hong Kong Kicks Off
The 20th edition of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, which is being held from 24 February to 14 April, promises to be an arts and culture extravaganza showcasing the best of Hong Kong ...
Glints Reveals Increased Demand for Southeast Asian Startup Talent from Hong Kong and Mainland China
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 March 2024 - Glints, the leading talent platform and solution in Southeast Asia, and Monk's Hill Ventures ('MHV') today released The Southeast Asia Startup ...
Hong Kong can consider raising HK$2 fare in transport subsidy scheme or launch proportional discount: ex-welfare chief
Law Chi-kwong expanded the HK$2 scheme two years ago by lowering age limit to 60 during his tenure as secretary for labour and welfare.
Hong Kong sees surge in home sales on weekend after curbs lift
While the weekend sales are a boost to market sentiment, most analysts expect the medium-term outlook of the market to remain challenging due to high interest rates, ample inventory and a weak economy ...
Citigroup to leverage Hong Kong’s finance hub status to grow wealth business in Asia, Greater Bay Area
Hong Kong will be the epicentre of wealth management as some US$100 trillion in riches is created globally over the next 10 years, Citigroup's Andy Sieg says The US bank plans to expand its credit ...
Redevelop Hong Kong heritage: Folk Museum preserves artefacts from displaced Tai Hang Sai Estate residents
With city’s only private low-rental housing slated for renewal, group of collectors is helping tenants relocate; what they can’t take will be kept for exhibition.
Deep Dive: How expanding Hong Kong’s healthcare voucher scheme could affect elderly residents, local businesses
The Department of Health has announced plans to extend its voucher scheme to seven more hospitals and dental centres in the Greater Bay Area.