Investors can subscribe to the three-year, 2.5 per cent bond in minimum lots of HK$10,000 online from a number of the city's licensed banks until 2pm on May 6 An initial tranche of HK$15 billion has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Start Trade in Yuan Stocks in Second Half
Hong Kong is ready to launch yuan-denominated stock trading to cater to investors in Shanghai and Shenzhen, with final clearances from regulators in mainland China expected in the second half of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong’s wage subsidy scheme to start hand outs in May; full amount must be spent on salaries
The next round of Hong Kong’s Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme will open for applications on Friday and begin disbursement in early May. Employers must spend all of the funds on employees salaries or face ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: limited flights and strict rules blamed for keeping foreigners away from Hong Kong
Expensive airfares, limited flight options and strict quarantine rules are deterring visitors from heading to Hong Kong, despite officials announcing foreigners can travel to the city for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry may launch its final journey after 142 years in service
After 142 years of service, Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry may sail its last trip between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island — unless it gets help from big-bucks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to start application for employment support scheme this week
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Monday that the application for the 2022 Employment Support Scheme (ESS) will start on Friday. Law Chi-kwong, secretary for ... ( read original story ...)
Global Sourcing Platform BuyHive Eyes Strong Growth in the US and Europe
Hong Kong-based B2B tech-enabled global sourcing platform BuyHive today announced the launch of its local operations in the US and UK markets. The company said it is looking to support a rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong press club scraps rights awards over ‘red line’ fears
Hong Kong's foreign press club scrapped its annual human rights awards on Monday citing fears it could be prosecuted for crossing "new red lines" as ... ( read original story ...)
Two-thirds of senior executives in Hong Kong, mainland China expect pay rise due to talent shortage, KPMG survey shows
The number of senior executives expecting a pay rise increased by 53 per cent from last year, KPMG report says "Vast sums" are on offer to poach employees from competitors, leading to substantial ... ( read original story ...)
Stock markets and oil slide as China lockdown fears rattle markets – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ... ( read original story ...)
Babel Finance Names Yang Song Head of Treasury as Crypto Lending Business Grows
three years in Commerzbank’s Frankfurt HQ managing EUR – the biggest risk and exposure for the bank – and most recently five years at the bank’s Hong Kong branch building up its CNH (offshore RMB) and ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks sink in Hong Kong, mainland China as Covid spreads to Beijing with district lockdown adding to cracks in economy
Stocks sink in Hong Kong and mainland China as Covid-19 outbreak hits some areas in Beijing, prompting lockdown and mass testing order. ( read original story ...)
Business leader calls for easing of more travel curbs
The president of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association, Allen Shi, on Monday urged the government to further ease travel curbs for people arriving ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong digital insurer OneDegree marks second year
OneDegree Hong Kong has marked its second anniversary with strong growth and an expanding portfolio of digital insurance products. According to the online insurance provider, its total sum insured as ... ( read original story ...)