Covid-19, civil unrest and the national security law have all left their mark in the minds of the city's people, and support services must be boosted to tackle an impending crisis The impact of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s food trucks get new lease of life after timely deal with city’s arts hub
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority says it will allow vendors involved in Food Truck Pilot Scheme to continue operating at designated spots within its Art Park. ( read original story ...)
London’s new Elizabeth Line is running – and it’s being run by Hong Kong’s MTR
The Elizabeth Line, named after Queen Elizabeth, is a mixed overground and underground railway that’s meant to slash journey times across London. ( read original story ...)
Sanction Chinese officials with UK assets over Hong Kong abuses, Liz Truss told
It followed research by Hong Kong Watch, which found that nine Hong Kong officials and 12 lawmakers accused of complicity in the ongoing human rights violations in the city have property overseas. ( read original story ...)
British MPs call for audit of property and assets held by Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials
A cross-party group of 110 lawmakers have asked British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to pursue action as a “pathway to introducing targeted sanctions” over controversial national security law. ( read original story ...)
Govt urged to carry out audit of UK assets of Hong Kong and China officials linked to human rights violations
The government should carry out an audit of the UK assets of Chinese and Hong Kong officials linked to human rights violations, a cross-party group of MPs has demanded. A group of 110 MPs has written ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong renewal project to build more than 4,000 flats in Kowloon City but vendors, Thai residents fear for soul of neighbourhood
Urban Renewal Authority is looking to acquire property interests in the area for its second-largest redevelopment project Union chair for Thai workers says community could become further fragmented ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement – sources
HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior banker downplayed the risks, sources told Reuters, with at least one large institutional investor ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong renewal project to built more than 4,000 flats in Kowloon City but vendors, Thai residents fear for soul of neighbourhood
With the combined area accounting for 1,000 property interests, the authority on Friday said ... According to a government census in 2016, more than 800 of Hong Kong’s 10,215 Thai residents live in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong home prices in April rise for the first time in three months, as deals gain momentum on easing coronavirus curbs
Hong Kong’s home price index reversed a three-month losing streak ... “The index will widen its increase in May, but the overall property price [index] in the first half will still see a slight ... ( read original story ...)
Cambridge councillors clash over claims city homes marketed to Hong Kong property investors
Councillor Mike Davey said the Cambridge Investment Partnership "has never sought to attract international property investors". ( read original story ...)
Pinduoduo Beats Estimates, Hong Kong Cheers Internet Earnings, Week In Review
Alibaba HK and Baidu HK gained +12.21% and +14.26%, respectively, following their expectation-beating financial results, which we covered in yesterday’s note. This morning, following the market close ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Area the next big battlefield for banks as revenues set to hit US$200 billion by 2025, HSBC executive says
HSBC plans to make inroads into the lucrative Greater Bay Area, as Hong Kong's largest lender expects banking sector revenues in the area to reach US$200 billion by 2025, according to a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Thousand of people are leaving Hong Kong — and now it’s clear where they’re going
Many global cities stand to benefit from Hong Kong’s increasing “brain drain” of talent. Here are the major metropolises that are taking the talent in. ( read original story ...)