HSBC’s move will pressure other foreign banks to follow suit and some have been examining whether they are required to do so after taking full ownership of their mainland securities and brokerage ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC installs Communist party committee in China brokerage unit – FT
HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) has established a Chinese Communist party committee (CCP) within its securities brokerage unit in the country, Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing two people ... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong
The oldest-ever male giant panda in captivity has died at age 35 at a Hong Kong theme park after his health deteriorated. An An lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong health minister to meet pandemic advisers on Covid strategy amid caseload surge, ‘centralise’ communication with public
Days after call by experts to boost 'hybrid immunity' by easing curbs, health secretary Lo Chung-mau tells Legco that policies have to align with local situation He also vows 'systemic approach' so ... ( read original story ...)
An An, world’s longest-living male giant panda under human care, dies at 35 in Hong Kong
An An, the world's longest-living male giant panda under human care, died Thursday in Hong Kong at the age of 35, the equivalent of 105 years old in human age. An An died after his health deteriorated ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s giant panda An An dies aged 35
Hong Kong’s beloved giant panda An An died at the age of 35 on Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of centenarian panda An An, the world’s longest-living male giant panda under ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s prime office market takes a breather as banks, other tenants pause after an eight-month leasing spree
The market recorded 96,800 square feet of so-called 'negative net absorption' in June, ending an eight-month positive trend driven by quality upgrade, JLL report shows Vacancy rates in the Wan ... ( read original story ...)
End of story or new chapter? How Hong Kong’s independent booksellers are adapting to life under national security law
Political activist and independent publisher hit brick wall twice recently in bid to sell books in Hong Kong Author says she has seen a trend of publishers steering away from heavy political content ... ( read original story ...)
‘Private rebellion’: Hong Kong’s anglophone poets gain recognition abroad
As a teenager stuck in Hong Kong's pressure-cooker school system, Eric Yip found his escape in writing poetry -- never dreaming that one day his work would go on to win a top prize halfway across the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks open lower on lacklustre trading
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Thursday morning, with traders struggling to maintain momentum from the previous day's rally and eyes ... ( read original story ...)
An international city like Hong Kong must allow room for diversity
In the wake of President Xi Jinping's address, it is incumbent upon the city to uphold national security while allowing room for opposition and meaningful checks and balances The need for Hong Kong to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Internet Stocks Rally On Didi Follow Through & HFCAA Window Potentially Not Shortening
Asian equities had a strong performance overnight though we should curb our enthusiasm slightly as volumes were light. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Xi’s entourage to Hong Kong, Xinjiang likely core of new team
The select officials who joined the leader on recent trips are set for promotions ... ( read original story ...)
As China’s Tech IPO Window Cracks Open, Investors See New Hope for ByteDance
Investors in ByteDance are getting more optimistic that one of the world’s most highly valued private companies can move toward an initial public offering, a development that comes after years of ... ( read original story ...)