A 21-month-old child who had been struggling to overcome a rare heart condition and cancer has died in Hong Kong. Mark Cheung Ho-yan died at 3am on Monday in the arms of his father Dr Cheung Chun-kit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong independence ‘a non-starter’
There are “tons of other topics we need to pay much more attention to” rather than the idea of Hong Kong independence, the Convenor of the Executive Council, Bernard Chan has said. Housing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has blown its chance to sell the public on congestion pricing, and won’t get another soon
Surely, for better management of Hong Kong, it is more important to gain the public’s and lawmakers’ acceptance of the principle of the proposal than to get a particular toll accepted. One significant ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens: USA Eagles soaring as they target an historic first win at blue riband event
But these Eagles are still flying under the radar – for the moment at least. Victory in Hong Kong – and in the world series – would change all that, as Friday knows, having played a part in England’s ... ( read original story ...)
This Just Happened: Four Seasons Pop Down Hong Kong Surprises and Delights with Exclusive One-Night-Only Event
Mirrors, lights, sounds and surprises during #FourSeasonsPopDown Hong Kong captured the world's imagination through shared images and stories, while an international cast of Four Seasons master chefs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Hang Seng Up 1.76% on Sino Economic Outlook
The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 510.66 or 1.76% to 29,562.02, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 48 to one. Leading the upside were Bank of China, Hong Kong (2388:HK), up 6.5%, followed by Macau ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang joins virtual insurer Bowtie as a senior adviser
Former Financial Secretary and Chief Executive hopeful John Tsang Chun-wah has joined Hong Kong’s first virtual insurer, Bowtie Life Insurance, as a senior adviser. Analysts said the appointment of a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Changes Reverse Mortgage Rules Allowing Seniors to Lease and Relocate
The government-owned Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) has introduced a rule which will allow reverse mortgage borrowers to lease the properties they’ve taken out a loan against, which could ... ( read original story ...)
All banking eyes on Hong Kong
Australian bankers were thick on the ground at the Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong last week, despite a double booking created by the Canberra inquisition of ANZ’s Shayne ... ( read original story ...)
Week In Review: CanSino Nears $1 Billion Valuation Following Hong Kong IPO
Transcenta Holding announced that its HJB subsidiary in-licensed China rights to a portfolio of novel bone disease biotherapeutics from Eli Lilly. Medtronic, a medical device maker, has launched ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Enter Bull Market After Best Quarter Since ’09
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s equity traders can finally join their onshore counterparts in celebrating a bull market. The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.8 percent Monday, closing above the 29,502.64 level ... ( read original story ...)
Is There Now An Opportunity In Dah Sing Banking Group Limited (HKG:2356)?
Dah Sing Banking Group Limited (HKG:2356), operating in the financial services industry based in Hong Kong, saw significant share price movement during recent months on the SEHK, rising to highs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s virtual banks aim to put the city back on top
In what is a huge step, Hong Kong issued three virtual banking licences to three joint ventures last week. Among the first batch is Livi VB, which is owned by Bank of China Hong Kong, JD Digits... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Set for Bull Market After Best Start Since ’09
The Hang Seng Index surged as much as 1.8 percent ... Burned by last year’s rout, investors have slowly come back to Hong Kong, encouraged by surging risk appetite in China, a dovish shift in ... ( read original story ...)