HSBC Holdings Plc, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Barclays Bank Plc allowed more employees to resume working from their offices in Hong Kong Monday as the city relaxes social-distancing curbs after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests spark arrests of more than 200 demonstrators
More than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night, police said, as authorities seek to prevent a revival of last year's massive demonstrations, including ... ( read original story ...)
Assessing the Health of Hong Kong’s Real Estate Market Amid Pandemic
Raymond Lee, chief executive officer for Greater China at Savills Plc, looks at how the coronavirus outbreak and the anti-government protests have been affecting Hong Kong's real estate market. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong start-ups that raced to make masks relook plans, as government announces handouts for all households
After almost three months of hectic preparation, Denis Huen Yin-fan’s Hong Kong factory started delivering masks to customers last week to help protect them against the to all households, free of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong parliament in chaos as politicians fight for chair
Pro-Beijing and pro-democracy lawmakers clash over who will control house committee ... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong stocks climb as Beijing opens financial markets further
China and Hong Kong stocks rallied on Friday after Beijing further opened up its financial markets to foreign investors and as talks between U.S. and Chinese trade officials lifted sentiment. ** At ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Economic Slowdown Won’t Peak Anytime Soon, Says AllianceBernstein Economist
Mo Ji, chief economist Greater China at AllianceBernstein Hong Kong Limited, discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Hong Kong and mainland China. She spoke on the March 2, 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
In A Surprise, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Announces Chief Executive’s Departure Plan
"Wisdom, rationale, and reason will ultimately prevail" in Hong Kong, HKEX Chief Exchange Charles Li said in a recent interview with Forbes China. ( read original story ...)
Combating coronavirus: UAE’s response to Covid-19 rated among the best
The survey assessed across four key performance indicators of national political leadership, corporate leadership, community and media. ( read original story ...)
Boosted by US$6 million Alibaba cash injection, Hong Kong compostable food packaging start-up takes on single-use plastics
Ecoinno has received US$6 million from the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund for manufacturing facilities, including a fully automated factory in Tai Po, that will produce fully compostable packaging and ... ( read original story ...)
That Mulberry Iris handbag is now 18 per cent cheaper in China, with UK luxury retailer focusing on Asia while pandemic dents global tourism
Mulberry Group, the UK’s largest leather goods producer, is focusing international efforts on Asia with an online push to capture high-spenders especially among Chinese consumers. ( read original story ...)
38-Year-Old CEO of Top Korean Fintech Startup Seeks $200 Million
Viva Republica Ltd., operator of South Korea’s largest fintech startup Toss, is planning to raise about $200 million from investors to bankroll its expansion in online banking and security trading ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Retail Slumps 42% For The 14th Month, Yet Retailers Prevail And Open New Stores In The City
Hong Kong retail sales suffer yet another month, but a handful of retailers continue to open new stores during the pandemic period. Despite the depressing figures, Hong Kongers are seen back on the ... ( read original story ...)
China says Hong Kong will never be calm unless violent protesters removed
China's Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless "black-clad violent protesters" were all removed, describing them as a "political virus" that seeks ... ( read original story ...)