A late-winter chill hung over Hong Kong on the afternoon of Mar 11, but in the city’s financial circles the mood was turning feverish. Rumours spread quickly: A Chinese investment bank was in trouble.
What are Hong Kong’s next best steps after ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?
Analysts and members of NPC and CPPCC lay out their suggestions for city's next moves following key political meetings in capital Hong Kong should move beyond a "city-centred" approach that merely ...
Hong Kong’s bid to win in AI: Where are the road map and the guardrails?
In the second of a two-part series on AI in Hong Kong, Oscar Liu reports on how society, from government and companies to institutions and individuals, is scrambling to embrace AI, as work itself gets ...
McKinsey faces existential crisis from AI consulting inroads
McKinsey & Company, long regarded as the "epitome of consulting" and a guiding force in corporate strategy for global enterprises, is facing its greatest crisis as it marks its 100th anniversary.
Hong Kong will continue to get stronger and stronger within GBA over next five years: city business magnate
Against this backdrop, the Global Times (GT) launches a commentary series, "GBA: New Voyage." The series includes insights from NPC deputies and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ...
Hong Kong proposes easing rules for dual-class share listings in competitiveness push
Hong Kong's stock exchange has proposed lowering market value thresholds for companies seeking to use a dual-class share structure - a move that could add momentum to a boom in share sales in the ...
McKinsey & Company faces existential crisis from AI consulting rivals
McKinsey & Company, long regarded as the epitome of consulting and a guiding force in corporate strategy, faces its greatest crisis as it marks its 100th anniversary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
AI Drug Discovery Startup Earendil Is Said to Consider Hong Kong IPO
Earendil Labs, a biotechnology startup that uses artificial intelligence for drug discovery, is considering listing in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong authorities arrest eight in insider trading probe into hedge fund, brokers
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday (Mar 12) they had launched an insider trading probe into two brokerages and a hedge fund, and arrested eight people in their biggest crackdown on the ...
Hong Kong’s role as financing hub highlighted
THE Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is well-positioned to help companies from the Chinese mainland raise funds globally and expand overseas, while deepening cooperation with the mainland in ...
Hong Kong watchdog launches probe into Guotai Junan, detains one employee
March 12 (Reuters) - Guotai Junan International said on Thursday Hong Kong's securities regulator has raided its principal place of business, seized certain documents and detained an employee. The ...
How Hong Kong Filmart Is Navigating Industry Tech Disruption & Geopolitical Tension
Entering its 30th edition this year, Hong Kong Filmart is taking place at a time of unprecedented tech disruption in the media and entertainment industry, as well as political strife across huge ...
Hong Kong authorities raid Chinese brokers Citic, Guotai
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong authorities raided the offices of Citic Securities’ local unit and Guotai Junan International Holdings, according to people familiar with the matter, marking a high-profile ...
Middle East turmoil triggers retail-style swings by mainland investors in Hong Kong stocks
Rapid shifts in cross-border flows show even Hong Kong's most reliable buyers can amplify market turbulence during geopolitical shocks Mainland Chinese investors, once perceived as a stabilising force ...