Planned listings follow 2023 launch of Hong Kong’s first Saudi equities ETF, which has attracted $1.25bn in assets
Asian stocks mixed amid weak China data after Wall Street closes the best week of 2024
Asian stocks are mixed with several key markets closed for a holiday, after U.S. stocks finished their best week of the year and climbed to the cusp of their records.
First conviction under Hong Kong’s new national security law for wearing “seditious” T-shirt
A Hong Kong man on Monday pleaded guilty to sedition for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan, becoming the first person convicted under the city's new national security law passed in March. Chu ...
Chinese Stocks Drop in Hong Kong After Economic Data Disappoint
A gauge of Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong fell after broadly weaker macro data dashed optimism of a meaningful rebound in the economy in the absence of comprehensive stimulus.
Hong Kong Man Guilty of Sedition Over Protest T-Shirt
A Hong Kong man, Chu Kai-pong, pleaded guilty to sedition for wearing a protest slogan T-shirt under the city's national security law. His arrest marks the first conviction since the law's March ...
The ‘erratic behaviour’ of the strongest typhoon to hit Hong Kong in 16 years catches forecasters by surprise
Typhoon York, the most powerful storm to hit Hong Kong for 16 years, killed one man, left another missing and caused a trail of destruction on Thursday, September 16, 1999. More than 490 people were ...
Norman Chui, renowned Hong Kong martial arts star, dies of cancer aged 73
Norman Chui Siu-keung, a renowned Hong Kong martial arts actor, has died at the age of 73, his long-time friend has confirmed. The veteran star succumbed to oesophageal cancer in Beijing on September ...
Hong Kong arts hub could tap private investors to finish building facilities: Bernard Chan
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority vice-chairman says naming rights up for grabs, with only about 50 per cent of cultural sites built Private sector funds could be used for the construction of ...
Hong Kong Expected To Open In The Green
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting more than 260 points or 1.5 percent along the way.
Press statement of Gov. Gwen Garcia’s legal counsel
IT HAS come to our attention that the news regarding the decision of the Supreme Court dated December 4, 2023 in a case between Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corp.
PwC Probe Spotlight Shifts to Hong Kong After Record China Fine
The focus of a lengthy probe into PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s China business now shifts to Hong Kong after the accounting firm was hit with a record fine in the mainland over its audit of failed ...
Head coach switch designed to maximise Hong Kong ammunition for Rugby World Cup quest
Andrew Douglas will lead Hong Kong in WXV3 tournament, where games against Fiji, Madagascar and Netherlands will determine World Cup fate Andrew Douglas said his appointment as women's head coach ...
Midea raises $5.2 billion in upsized Hong Kong listing
GIC and Temasek had been considering investing in Midea’s listing, Bloomberg News reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.
University graduate Ellyn Ngai, 23, crowned Miss Hong Kong 2024
This year’s pageant, themed ‘Proud to be a Woman’, broke with tradition by featuring an all-female line-up from emcees and guest performers to judges.