The usually bustling IPO market has experienced a quieter period in recent weeks, largely due to factors such as poor stock performances in October, high interest rates, and the anticipation of ...
Swiss banking giant UBS now lets clients trade crypto ETFs in Hong Kong
The Switzerland-based multinational investment bank UBS Group is permitting certain high-wealth traders to trade crypto exchange traded-funds (ETFs) on its platform in Hong Kong, cutting into rival ...
Hong Kong bedbug fears spark panic buying of insecticides and leap in bookings at pest control firms
Fears over an invasion of bedbugs in Hong Kong has sparked panic buying of insect killers and a leap in enquiries about pest control. But an expert said on Monday infestations of the insects, as ...
Man to appear in court charged with murder, attempted robbery over botched hold-up in Hong Kong 3 decades ago
Superintendent Alan Chung of the Kowloon West regional crime unit said the 59-year-old man, who was arrested when he arrived from mainland China, had been charged with murder and attempted robbery and ...
Inaugural Hong Kong forum brings together 20 laureates and 200 young scientists in bid to raise profile of city
An inaugural high-level forum attended by 20 laureates and 200 young scientists from around the world began in Hong Kong on Monday, with the organiser saying the event aimed to motivate students to ...
Hang Seng Investment Collaborates with Bualuang Securities
Hang Seng Investment Management Limited ('Hang Seng Investment') is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank Limited, and is Hong Kong's No. 1 exchange-traded fund ('ETF') manager in terms of ...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Hong Kong Trio Miss Trip to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hong Kong’s men’s football national team has been hit by a trio of key withdrawals before it travels to face Iran in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Star player Everton Camargo has been ruled out of the trip to Tehran with a knee ...
Hong Kong’s Creative Vibes Fuel Youthful Entrepreneurial Spirit at Tatler Gen.T Summit
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 November 2023 - Converging an atypical mix of corporate leaders, tech venture founders, style icons and cultural trend-setters, the Tatler Gen.T Summit was staged ...
Life insurance MNCs’ slice of pie in S’pore shrank amid strong competition from domestic rivals
The seven markets are: China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Singapore recorded a 9 percentage point fall during the period, while South Korea shrank by 2 percentage points ...
Return of cooked food stalls at Hong Kong Lunar New Year fairs has vendors licking their lips at potential business boost
Four vendors successfully place bids ranging from HK$180,000 to HK$220,000 to secure food stalls at Victoria Park fair.
Bitget drops plans to seek crypto license in Hong Kong
Crypto trading platform Bitget has dropped plans to receive a Virtual Asset Trading Platform license in Hong Kong, citing business and market-related considerations.
The HUB Hong Kong aims to tackle rising stress, anxiety among underprivileged youngsters in the wake of Covid pandemic
We want to raise awareness about mental health among underprivileged children because they have no resources,’ executive director Josephine Leung says.
Classic Cars at Gold Coast Motor Show Reveal Rare Collection in Hong Kong
A group of Hong Kong car enthusiasts showed off some of the world’s rarest classics at an event over the weekend, underscoring the depth of the city’s vintage car collection.
Can virtual reality ease surgery fears in patients? A Hong Kong study may have the answer
Study finds that VR-based intervention can ease preoperative stress in patients, improving their preparedness and outcomes.