Its courts and judges are under immense pressure as Beijing seeks to enforce the rule of law—with Chinese characteristics. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks jump as Alibaba, tech companies recover from biggest sell-off in seven weeks
Hong Kong stocks post early gains on Tuesday morning as tech giants rebound from their worst sell-off in seven weeks following China’s clampdown on internet-platform operators. ( read original story ...)
Shares of Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan take a hammering in Hong Kong as Beijing clips Ant’s wings, cracks down on monopolies
Hong Kong stocks declined on Monday as moves by Beijing to rein in the dominance of big tech sent Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan shares plummeting. ( read original story ...)
‘Never say never’: How two small Hong Kong firms survived COVID
An outdoor furniture maker and a public relations firm say staying agile helped them survive COVID-19’s devastation. ( read original story ...)
As Asia embraces a zero-carbon future, Hong Kong must make a niche as a green finance hub
Trillions will be needed for China, Japan and South Korea, not to mention other Asian economies, to achieve carbon neutrality, Hong Kong’s financial sector has a critical role in helping to raise ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory predicts chilly start to 2021, with low of just 7 degrees Celsius on New Year’s Eve
A cold front headed towards the southern coast of China should bring patchy rain and a significant dip in temperature on Wednesday and Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bid to compete with Hong Kong as finance hub faces taxing problem
Top bankers would have to hand over half their earnings to the taxman in Tokyo, making Japan a far less appealing destination than Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks see-saw as tech giants including Alibaba affiliates plunge after regulators clip Ant’s wings
Hong Kong stocks were up and down on Monday morning, as Covid-19 infections flared up in the mainland and Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong International Races Hit by Covid-19
Hong Kong International Races looked very different this year due to Covid-19, with measures including a "quarantine bubble" for overseas jockeys and horses. Bloomberg's Adrian Wong reports. (Source: ... ( read original story ...)
China orders Ant Group to clean up its business practices, comply with regulations
Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world’s largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION-The Birth of Bauhinia Party in Hong Kong: Significance and Implications
The recent announcement of the formation of the Bauhinia Party in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has important political significance and implications for the political ... ( read original story ...)
After a dreadful year, three wishes for Hong Kong in 2021
In the words of an old Scottish proverb, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". 2020 has been such a dreadful year for so many people, it is tempting to think that only an infinite number of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s malls adapt to fourth wave, tackle bleak Christmas season with dining and shopping offers and promotions
Hong Kong mall operators are not sitting back in the face of the city’s fourth wave of coronavirus infections, and have come out with innovative ways to promote their tenants, particularly restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
WarnerMedia to close Hong Kong theatrical distribution unit
Universal Pictures will take over the production of theatrical releases in Hong Kong and Macau beginning Jan. 1 ... ( read original story ...)