A Hong Kong court on Monday threw out two private prosecutions -- including one against a police officer who shot a pro-democracy protester last year -- following a rare intervention from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks post one-month closing high as techs shine
Hong Kong stocks rose to a one-month closing high on Monday, led by tech firms as investors cheered Beijing’s continued efforts to foster tech strength. ** The Hang Seng index was up 437.74 points, or ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese managers apply to launch first Hang Seng Tech index ETFs
Two Chinese managers have applied to launch exchange traded funds that will track the newly launched Hang Seng Tech Index, according to records from the China Securities Regulatory Commission. China ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Order to Label Hong Kong Goods as ‘Made in China’ Is ‘Uncivilized,’ Official Says
The pending U.S. order to change the labeling on goods manufactured in Hong Kong to say “Made in China” is unreasonable and uncivilized, said Edward Yau, the city’s commerce and economic development ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Investors Swap U.S.-Listed Shares for Hong Kong
Several of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s biggest investors have converted billions of dollars in U.S. shares for Hong Kong stock in part to avoid potential U.S. sanctions and de-listings of major ... ( read original story ...)
US authorities give Hong Kong exporters some breathing room over switch to ‘Made-in-China’ labels
Exporters sending goods made in Hong Kong to the United States will be allowed a longer transition period for changing labels to "Made in China", according to authorities. US Customs and Border ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Climb on Reports Virus Cases in Single Digits
Shares of Hong Kong-based companies climbed, with a gauge set for its highest close in five months, after local media reported the number of new coronavirus cases fell to single digits for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Start-up firms lead gains in China stocks on reform cheer; Hong Kong up
China stocks climbed on Monday, led by strong gains for the tech-heavy start-up board ChiNext, as investors cheered Beijing's continued market reforms to help foster its tech strength. HK->Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Set for Five-Month High on Hopes for Reopening
Hong Kong stocks rose on investor optimism the government will ease restrictions on social distancing after local media reported the number of new virus cases fell to single digits for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China stocks climb on report US companies can still do business in China on WeChat, ChiNext reforms kick in
Tencent and Alibaba are getting a boost on the latest news around souring US-China tensions. US companies will be allowed to use Tencent’s WeChat in China and big Alibaba shareholders are swapping ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Set for Five-Month High as Optimism Builds
Confidence in Hong Kong firms is growing among stock traders despite the city’s severe economic slowdown, continuing tough social distancing restrictions and concern over the impact of the national ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange discusses MSCI’s derivatives shift to Hong Kong
Michael Syn, senior managing director of equities at Singapore Exchange, elaborates on index provider MSCI's move to shift the licensing of many derivatives from Singapore to Hong Kong. He says ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Lead Asia Higher; Dollar Slips: Markets Wrap
Stocks rose, led by gains in Hong Kong, amid signs of a thawing in U.S.-China tensions from the Trump administration and as investors await a policy speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Has Firm Lead
The Hong Kong stock market on Friday ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 570 points or 2.2 percent. The Hang ... ( read original story ...)