The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said Sunday that it will distribute a new batch of about 170,000 sets of the COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits in some city areas as part of ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong leader John Lee’s vow to fix housing crisis draws sceptics
Hong Kong is counting on a former cop to address its growing list of headaches. Just don't expect the new leader to solve the housing crisis - even though Beijing has blamed the problem for social ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX To Lure More IPOs with New US, Europe Offices: Report
Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin said two international offices will be established next year, each in the U.S. and in Europe to reach out to more overseas investors and market Hong Kong as an ... ( read original story ...)
Profit Taking May Dent Hong Kong Shares On Monday
The Hong Kong stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after snapping the four-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 1,260 points or 6.5 percent. The Hang Seng now rests just ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Buys back Over 1.74M Shrs in HK, London Last Fri for Over $85.01M
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased a total of 1.7443 million shares in London and Hong Kong last Friday (20th), involving a total of approximately HKD85.0162 million. HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ramp up security for handover anniversary, guard against ‘new threats’ including Covid-19, ‘home-grown terrorism’
Security chief Chris Tang says all law enforcement agencies will be mobilised and preparations are in full swing to ensure guests' safety; Plans for mobilisation, operations and e ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security minister says failure to take enforcement action against suspect on religious grounds against Vatican’s idea of justice
Arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen was in accordance with the law and had nothing to do with his role in the church, says security chief Chris Tang Not acting in accordance with the law would go against ... ( read original story ...)
How travel and tourism are changing, says Hong Kong hotel group Dorsett, which is adjusting its offerings in response
The pandemic has changed hotel guests' expectations in areas such as sustainability and local experiences, Dorsett International president Winnie Chiu says The group's new apartment-hotel concept, Dao ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should resume quarantine-free travel with foreign countries first, chief of leading business chamber in city urges government
Betty Yuen, new chairwoman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, warns of damage to financial opportunities in city, says clear road map on travel resumption needed. ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung calls for improving ‘quality’ of young people
Leung Chun-ying says it would be academic to discuss city's role in contributing to development of country if quality of population in question 'The quality of our people will decide the quality of ... ( read original story ...)
Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee ‘to meet state leaders in Beijing soon’
Sources say Lee will travel to the capital later this month to receive letter of appointment He is also expected to present his choice for his team for approval, with finance and justice chiefs ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC CEO rebukes comments on climate change by top banker, says they are ‘inconsistent’ with lender’s strategy
HSBC CEO Noel Quinn said comments by a top banker in its asset management business were ‘inconsistent’ with its strategy. ( read original story ...)
Paytm payments bank expects central bank curbs to be lifted in three to five months
The bank is working with the RBI to complete the IT audit and address ... read more Paytm is backed by China's Alibaba Group Holding (9988.HK) and its affiliate Ant Group (688688.SS). One 97 ... ( read original story ...)
Urban Renewal Authority to supply 22,000 flats in Hong Kong over next 5 years, costing HK$120 billion, but warns of potential cash crunch
URA managing director says authority needs to launch redevelopment projects quickly, otherwise it could suffer negative cash flow of more than HK$15 billion. ( read original story ...)