A news report from China.org.cn on Hong Kong's COVID-19 pandemic situation: Hong Kong has been taken aback by the 5th onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's spreading fast. Hong Kong is a metropolis ... ( read original story ...)
Leaving Hong Kong until better times return? Singapore, Thailand or Dubai could prove suitable boltholes, or maybe Vietnam, Fiji – even Finland
With flight suspensions to many countries, including Australia, Britain and the US, departees could find suitable boltholes in Thailand, Singapore, Dubai - or even Fiji. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong budget priorities must keep climate change needs in mind
The government's commitment of funds to climate change mitigation measures is welcome, but it is nowhere near what is needed to achieve Paris Agreement goals Projects, such as the Northern Metropolis ... ( read original story ...)
US lawmakers demand HSBC explain decision to freeze accounts of Hong Kong opposition activists, groups
In a letter, the lawmakers also pointedly ask the banking giant whether its actions have contributed to the erosion of Hongkongers' rights and freedoms The letter says the bank's answers will assist ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents escape to Singapore as lockdown looms
Frustrated and anxious about the government’s handling of Covid-19, some Hong Kongers are looking to flee, even if it’s just to wait out the worst of the outbreak. Rival financial hub Singapore is a ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: China can’t do much to help Russia’s sanction-hit economy
Hong Kong (CNN Business)Will China help Russia cope with the fallout ... There have been reports this week that two of China's largest banks — ICBC and Bank of China — have restricted financing for ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Lawmakers Ask HSBC’s CEO About Frozen Accounts of Hong Kong Activists
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers voiced concerns to HSBC Holdings Plc about restrictions placed on the accounts of U.S. citizens and the freezing of accounts of Hong Kong activists. Senators Jeff ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange can collaborate with Beijing bourse to create fundraising platform for Chinese SMEs, advisory body FSDC says
Hong Kong should collaborate with the newly established Beijing Stock Exchange and create a platform where mainland Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises can raise funds, Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Fitness Platform ‘Keep’ Still in Training as It Files For Hong Kong IPO
Eight years after its founding, fitness platform Keep Inc. has filed for a Hong Kong IPO Company says listing will empower it to turn a profit by providing ... ( read original story ...)
OneConnect Files for Hong Kong Listing, But Customer Diversification Remains Key
OneConnect said it has filed to make a ‘listing by introduction’ in Hong Kong, meaning it will become traded there but won’t raise any money or issue new shar ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares end higher
Hong Kong stocks finished with small gains on Thursday after the head of the Federal Reserve eased concerns the bank would embark on an aggressive programme of rate hikes, though traders remain ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC bans unvaccinated staff in Hong Kong
All HSBC employees, contractors and third parties will need to be vaccinated or have a valid medical exemption to enter any HSB ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s streets, malls left empty as rising infections and social-distancing rules grip city
Shop owners worry about business as many have been forced to shut down stores due to staff infections and quarantine rules. ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Hang Seng, Standard Chartered to bar unvaccinated staff from Hong Kong branches, first batch of banks to enforce city’s vaccine pass policy
HSBC will continue to serve unvaccinated customers, exempting them from the policy, according to a memo to staff 'Vaccination is one of the most important ways we can keep our colleagues and customers ... ( read original story ...)