Hong Kong stocks post early losses as China promises countermeasures against the US decision to add more Chinese companies to its trade blacklist, including chip maker SMIC and drone maker SZ DJI ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index reshuffle underscores China influence in Hong Kong
A change of lineup in Hong Kong's benchmark stock index on Monday underscores China's increasing clout in the regional financial hub and will give global investors even bigger exposure to the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong church that helped protesters sees bank accounts frozen, allegedly in relation to crowdfunding campaign
At least three HSBC accounts affiliated with a Hong Kong Christian church have been frozen, a move the organisation called an "act of political retaliation" for its support for protesters during last ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Monday
(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market on Friday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed more than 470 points or 1.8 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank to issue 10 billion yuan of bills in Hong Kong
China's central bank plans to issue 10 billion yuan (US$1.53 billion) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Wednesday (Dec 23). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong art and collectibles platform Oriental Culture hopes Nasdaq IPO will burnish its image, give sector credibility
The government should grow Hong Kong as a hub for Chinese artefacts such as vintage stamps and Kweichow Moutai spirits, CEO of art and collectibles platform Oriental Culture says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief issues budget warning, says unemployment could rise if Covid-19 fourth wave not under control
Financial Secretary warns of possible rise in unemployment if fourth wave of coronavirus is not brought under control. ( read original story ...)
An epic year of market events shook China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan’s economies were among the first to suffer from the virus pandemic. They were also home to some of the most dramatic events in global financial markets this year. ( read original story ...)
The Changing Status of Hong Kong as a Global Financial Center
In this op-ed, Mark Preen discusses why Hong Kong is attractive when compared to alternative financial centers, due to its access to the Chinese market. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 dips as investors react to Bank of Japan rate decision in a mixed Asia-Pacific session
The Bank of Japan on Friday announced a six month extension in the duration of its special program aimed at easing corporate financing pressures. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock exchange to see record yearly IPO fund-raising since 2010
HONG KONG, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is expected to record its best year in terms of IPO fund-raising this year since 2010, reinforcing Hong Kong's status as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens ‘makes no commercial sense’ unless at least 50 per cent of stadium is filled, says Rugby Union boss
Hong Kong Rugby Union CEO Robbie McRobbie ‘disappointed but relieved’ after World Rugby agrees to postpone marquee event, but says competing teams were ‘desperate’ to travel to the city had event gone ... ( read original story ...)
WeDoctor Close to Raising $350 Million Ahead of IPO
WeDoctor is close to raising $350 million ahead of a planned initial public offering that’s been complicated by the departure of Chief Financial Officer John Cai, who joined this year to spearhead the ... ( read original story ...)
Additional Support Expected For Hong Kong Shares
BOC Hong Kong gained 0.82 percent, China Mengniu Dairy rose 0.81 percent, China Petroleum and Chemical (Sinopec) increased 0.58 percent, China Mobile was up 0.57 percent, China Life Insurance fell ... ( read original story ...)