Hong Kong's controversial national security law should be repealed, experts on the UN Human Rights Committee said on Wednesday, amid concerns the legislation is being used to crack down on free speech ... ( read original story ...)
Return of mainland Chinese visitors, launch of ‘insurance connect’ a ‘huge opportunity’ for Hong Kong insurers
'Time has now arrived for the corporate sector to show optimism in the future of the city,' Manulife's Damien Green tells SCMP China Conference Insurance Authority CEO Clement Cheung says Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should ditch China-imposed national security law: UN panel
Chinese and Hong Kong officials have repeatedly said the law, imposed by Beijing in 2020, was vital to restore stability after the city was rocked for months by sometimes violent anti-government and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Hosts Photo Exhibition to Commemorate Thirty Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Kazakhstan And China
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and the entire region of Central Asia are becoming increasingly popular among tourists from Hong Kong, said Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong Paul Lam at the opening ceremony ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Slips in Mixed Asia Trade
Real estate stocks in Hong Kong dropped as Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday. Australia’s inflation rose and investors looked forward to the Fed’s policy decision. In Japan, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
More test kits distributed in Hong Kong after detection of COVID-19 virus in sewage samples
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Wednesday that it would distribute 315,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits as part of a follow-up on the recent detection ... ( read original story ...)
Call for safety measures after member of popular Hong Kong boy band Mirror falls off stage
A fall by a member of Hong Kong boy band Mirror on the second day of the popular group's 12-concert series has sparked concerns among fans over stage safety.Frankie Chan Sui-fai was giving a speech on ... ( read original story ...)
Citadel Adds Office Space for Growing Hong Kong Teams
Ken Griffin’s Citadel and Citadel Securities are snapping up extra office space in Hong Kong to accommodate expanding teams, a vote of confidence in a city that’s seen an exodus of professionals ... ( read original story ...)
For Hong Kong’s Beijing-Backed Officials, Xi’s All That
The city’s leaders are rushing to embrace Xi Jinping, China’s leader, a performance of devotion that is a jarring shift for Hong Kong’s once rambunctious political culture. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Set for Billions in Inflows From China Companies’ Listing Upgrades
E-commerce giant Alibaba Group said on Tuesday it would apply to convert its Hong Kong secondary listing into a dual primary that would make it easier for mainland Chinese investors to buy its shares. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will ‘take another leap forward in next 5 years’, John Lee vows as he expresses confidence in city’s ‘enviable position’ despite setbacks
Chief executive delivers keynote address at opening of the Post's China Conference: Hong Kong 2022 He insists city's 'East-meets-West' position, talent and resilience will enable it to shine Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong poised to leap ahead, in ‘enviable’ spot as East-meets-West hub, John Lee says as he hails city’s talent and resilience
Chief executive delivers keynote address at opening of the Post's China Conference: Hong Kong 2022 He insists city's 'East-meets-West' position, talent and resilience will enable it to shine Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices slump to lowest level since December 2020 as caution prevails ahead of rate hike
The lived-in home index fell 1.1 per cent to 380.5 in June, the lowest since December 2020, according to data from the Rating and Valuation Department The 1.1 per cent price decline in June was the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Buys back Over 4.17M Shrs in HK, London Ytd for $208M
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased a total of 4.1739 million shares in London and Hong Kong yesterday (26th), involving a total of approximately HKD208 million. HSBC ... ( read original story ...)