A committee to be headed by finance chief Paul Chan with an associated office will advise on ‘feasible investment and financing options’ for mega projects, policy address says ...
Hong Kong security crackdown targets ‘soft resistance’
Hong Kong leader John Lee used his policy address on Wednesday to sound the alarm on the threat of "soft resistance" -- a vague term used by Chinese politicians to signal a new chapter in their crackdown against dissent.
A Republican state senator was arrested in Hong Kong after bringing a gun in his carry-on luggage
The TSA is investigating how Senator Jeff Wilson's revolver was not detected when he passed through airport security, CNN reported.
7 Women-Led Startups Awarded Ksh10.5 Million
Seven Kenyan women-led startups received Kshs 10.5 million ($70,000) through the Women in Tech Program. This was during the conclusion of the sixth cohort of the tech incubation program. The Women in ...
Hong Kong seeks fresh economic edge with enhanced security law
Non-citizens and second-home buyers stand to benefit from the 7.5% stamp duty cut to fuel a key sector revival.
Hong Kong seeks fresh economic edge while steeling security in policy blueprint
By Twinnie Siu and Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -Buffeted by years of upheaval and China's economic slowdown, Hong Kong's leader on Wednesday outlined his annual policy vision focused on ...
Nomura cuts about 10 investment banking jobs in Hong Kong – sources
Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings has laid off about 10 of its Hong Kong-based investment bankers, including some who were focused on China-related deals, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Hong Kong’s leader says to create new national security law in 2024
Hong Kong leader John Lee said Wednesday that the semi-autonomous city would create its own national security law in 2024, four years after Beijing imposed sweeping legislation aimed at silencing dissent.
Hong Kong Targets Stock, Housing Taxes to Revive Role as Hub
Hong Kong is slashing extra stamp duties for some homebuyers and reversing a pandemic-era increase in stock trade levies as officials seek to boost the beleaguered property sector and revive the ...
HSBC, BNP Paribas Allegedly Engage in Naked Short-selling: S Korea Media
According the Korea Economic Daily, the two investment banks are the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. (HSBC) and Bank BNP Paribas, respectively. The report added that this marks the ...
Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global status
Hong Kong’s leader has cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global financial hub ...
Hong Kong Cuts Housing, Stock-Market Taxes in Bid to Boost Global Standing
Hong Kong will cut taxes on home purchases and stock trades, part of efforts to revive its credentials as a financial hub and boost a struggling property market.
Analysis-China Holds the Key to Hong Kong’s Shrinking Stock Market
With a market value of around $4.3 trillion, Hong Kong is home to one of the top-ranked stock markets globally just behind those in the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
Hong Kong leader focuses on property and security in policy address
Hong Kong's leader focused on bolstering the property market and stabilising the ailing economy in his annual policy blueprint on Wednesday, while confirming new national security laws would be ...