In the Spanish IESE Business School's global smart city ranking, Hong Kong was ranked the 10th among 174 cities in the world, and the 3rd in the Asia-Pacific region. The top five in the Asia-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and China stocks fluctuate as traders keep an eye on US-China tension and fiscal stimulus package
HSBC weighs heavily on Hang Seng Index, heading for its lowest close since 1995, as the UK bank has been whipsawed by a range of issues on several fronts. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gov’t says security law does not affect judicial independence after Australian judge resigns from top court
Hong Kong’s government has said the national security law does not affect the city’s judicial independence after an Australian judge resigned from the local top court earlier this month, citing ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, StanChart Hong Kong shares fall after ‘FinCEN’ leak
HSBC HSBA.L and Standard Chartered's STAN.L Hong Kong shares fell on Monday after media reports that they and other banks moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds over nearly two decades despite ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-HSBC HK shares drop to lowest since 1995, StanChart falls after ‘FinCEN’ leak
Falls follow reports on movements of allegedly illicit funds (Adds details from media reports, other bank names) ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, StanChart shares tumble after ‘FinCEN’ leak
HSBC Holdings slumped below its financial crisis low set more than a decade ago as pressures mount on several fronts, including political tension in Hong Kong, the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democrats Face Choice: Engage Beijing or Give Up Seats
Following China’s delay of Hong Kong’s legislative elections, opposition lawmakers face a defining choice: Keep playing by Beijing’s rules? Or quit and join the radicals in the streets? ( read original story ...)
HSBC ‘ignored warnings on US$80mn suspect payments’
HSBC has been accused of allowing international payments to accounts at its Hong Kong office that were linked to a suspected Ponzi scheme, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Opposition Splits Over Calls to Boycott Legislature
Following China’s delay of Hong Kong’s legislative elections, opposition lawmakers face a defining choice: Keep playing by Beijing’s rules? Or quit and join the radicals in the streets? ( read original story ...)
Relatives of 12 Hong Kong People Arrested by China Demand Access for Own Lawyers
Relatives of some of the 12 Hong Kong people arrested by China at sea last month demanded the city's government check on their condition and ensure that lawyers appointed by the families and not the ... ( read original story ...)
More new stocks please! The IPO market is getting hotter
With the presidential election looming and uncertainty growing about what will happen to the stock market and economy after that, private companies are racing to make their debuts on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning
Britain's biggest bank moved the money through its US business to HSBC accounts in Hong Kong in 2013 and 2014. Its role in the $80m (£62m) fraud is detailed in a leak of documents - banks' "suspicious ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong third wave: educator says students should walk to school to avoid Covid-19 risks as they head back to classrooms this week
A veteran educator has recommended Hong Kong students walk to school when physical classes resume this week if the journey takes less than 45 minutes as a way to avoid crowded public transport during ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans Cathay Dragon flights from Kuala Lumpur and Air India after positive Covid-19 tests
Hong Kong has temporarily barred Cathay Dragon's Kuala Lumpur service and Air India from flying passengers to the financial hub after a number of passengers originating from India tested positive for ... ( read original story ...)