The 308 cases in the first half have already exceeded last year’s total of 261, according to Centaline. But buyers could be chased down by developers to pay the difference in resale prices, agent ...
Evolve or perish: death knell for Hong Kong’s deposit-taking companies as reform deepens
Hong Kong’s deposit-taking companies, once a thriving corner in Hong Kong’s banking system, are facing an ultimatum: evolve by recapitalising within five years, or perish.
Banking Sector Suggests Govt to Actively Enhance Offshore RMB Centre Status of HK
According to local media, some representatives of the banking sector suggested that the Government should actively enhance Hong Kong's offshore RMB centre status, including considering allowing ...
Hong Kong’s bourse reports 3% drop in first-half profits, Q2 activities pick up
Hong Kong's bourse operator said it's cautiously optimistic for the year despite a 3% drop in first-half profits on sluggish trading and subdued listing activities, as market revenue warmed up in the ...
Exclusive: Beijing tells Hong Kong-based consular officials to seek approval before visiting Macau and Guangdong
Beijing has told Hong Kong-based foreign consular officials to seek approval from the Chinese authorities 10 days in advance before they pay any business visits to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) – ...
Hong Kong’s esports sector seeks more funding after teen wins Pokémon World Championships
Eric Yeung Chuen-sing, founding president of the Esports Association of Hong Kong, said Cheng’s victory on Sunday, as well as achievements such as a Hong Kong team winning a silver medal at the Asian ...
JD.com leads losses in Hong Kong, falling 10% after Walmart confirms stake sale
Walmart said the decision will allow it to “focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam’s Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities.” ...
Hong Kong coach hails team’s ‘outstanding’ build-up to T20 World Cup qualification bid
Simon Willis' side will take on Kuwait and Malaysia in a Tri-Nations Cup before the serious business of reaching global tournament begins Hong Kong return to international cricket on Wednesday, with ...
Visiting This Landmark Hong Kong Hotel Was the Restorative Trip I Didn’t Know I Needed
Upper House first beckons you in through its timeless Pietra di Bedonia stone façade, up a long escalator, and into another realm of tranquility, thanks to its artistically endowed spaces, all ...
Hong Kong Gym Catering to City’s Bankers Sued for Unpaid Rent
A Hong Kong gym chain frequented by the city’s bankers faces a lawsuit from a landlord alleging missed rent payments.
HSBC HOLDINGS Buys back ~6.46M Shrs for HKD430M in Total Ytd
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased a total of 6.4576 million shares of the company n the UK and Hong Kong markets yesterday (20th), involving a total of HKD430 million. Among which ...
Funding for esports could result in big win for Hong Kong economy, industry players say
Focus turns to esports after Cheng Yip-kai, 16, becomes first Hongkonger to win Pokemon World Championships Hong Kong should inject more funding into the esports industry to boost the city's economy ...
Hong Kong Ferry announces FY2024 interim results Revenue increases by 23%
（21 August 2024, Hong Kong） – Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited (the “Company”, which together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as the “Group”; SEHK stock code: 0050) announced interim ...
Swedish businessman accused of rape in Hong Kong says Nepalese domestic helper initiated sex
Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, 36, tells court she approached him in bed thrice between July and October 2022, bringing lubricant on two occasions.