Chief Executive John Lee says city ‘on the right track’ to win against other cities, must widen scope of poverty alleviation efforts to elderly singles and couples living alone.
Hong Kong Is ‘Embracing’ Web3 With New Task Force
The territory’s pro-crypto financial secretary, Paul Chan, says Web3 development represent a "golden opportunity." ...
Hong Kong slides into ninth place worldwide for IPOs after fundraising falls to 20-year low in first half of 2023
Hong Kong fell to ninth place in a global ranking of IPO venues, but analysts are optimistic the city can repeat last year’s performance and make a strong comeback in the second half of 2023.
Hong Kong: Key events since the 1997 handover
Hong Kong has had a turbulent history since it was handed over from Britain to China 26 years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong: A Turbulent Road Since The Handover
Hong Kong has had a turbulent history since it was handed over from Britain to China 25 years ago. Here are some key dates: On July 1, 1997, at midnight, Hong Kong is returned to Chinese sovereignty ...
Why Top Financial Group Stock Soared 20% Higher Today
In its fiscal 2023, which ended on March 31, Top Financial earned $9.7 million in total revenue. This represented an improvement of 24% over the 2022 figure. Net income was $3.4 million, or $0.10 per ...
HSBC accused by US and UK lawmakers of oppressing Hong Kong residents on pensions
Two influential China hawks in the US Congress and UK parliament have accused HSBC of oppressing Hongkongers over pension rights if they want to emigrate, in a sign of the pressure on the bank as it ...
Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station closes in face of ‘dangerous’ pressure
A Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station will air its final show Friday evening, ending nearly two decades of broadcasting due to what it called a "dangerous” political situation.
Hong Kong government to sell only 2 plots of residential land in second quarter of financial year amid weak market sentiment
Hong Kong’s government has defied market expectations by announcing it will sell only two plots of residential land in the second quarter of the financial year – about half the number forecast by some ...
Hong Kong stocks set for worst quarterly loss since reopening amid weak China manufacturing, banker reports
Hong Kong stocks were headed for the biggest quarterly slide since China reopening, after a government report showed Chinese manufacturing contracted in June. A central bank survey showed loan demand ...
Hong Kong detains 8 on eve of Tiananmen anniversary
HONG KONG--Hong Kong police detained eight people, including activists and artists, on the eve of the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown, a move that signals the city’s ...
HK Pro-Democracy Radio Station Shuts After Bank Account Frozen
A Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station will air its final show Friday evening, ending nearly two decades of broadcasting due to what it called a “dangerous” political situation.Most Read from ...
Hong Kong out of ‘political quagmire’ and should not go down wrong path again, Beijing’s top man in city says in lead-up to July 1 celebrations
Hong Kong has gradually “walked out of a political quagmire” and should not head in the wrong direction again, Beijing’s top man in the city has said while calling for the financial hub to seize ...
Hong Kong catering sector banking on 2-month shopping festival to bring 20 per cent business surge as part of July 1 celebrations
Hong Kong’s catering sector is banking on a two-month shopping festival to bring a 20 per cent surge in business, with the event part of July 1 celebrations to mark the 26th anniversary of the city’s ...