S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new highs overnight, propelled by robust economic data and upbeat corporate earnings.
Hong Kong virtual insurer Bowtie Life raises US$70 million in third funding round
Bowtie Life Insurance, the city’s first virtual insurer, on Friday said it raised US$70 million in its third funding round from existing shareholder Sun Life, its largest such effort since its ...
Hong Kong’s new prison rules may curb lawyer and chaplain visits on national security grounds
Hong Kong tightened prison rules, allowing authorities to restrict visits, including those by certain lawyers and religious personnel, on national security grounds, in the latest expansion of its ...
Wonton bonds heat up as HK feasts on international deals
Now Hong Kong dollar public bonds are getting a new look, thanks to higher interest rates and stability in the currency. They are being called Wonton bonds — named after a type of Chinese dumpling — ...
Sales of villas, luxury homes rise to 3-year high in Hong Kong on demand by wealthy buyers
HK$500 million each were registered in the first half, a jump of 23.3 per cent from the same period last year, Centaline said Sales of villas, bungalows and luxury homes in Hong Kong soared to a three ...
Hong Kong’s April-June unemployment holds steady at 3.5%
Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in April to June compared with the previous three-month period, with unemployment mainly in the construction, food and beverage ...
In Hong Kong, Inventive Ice Cream Is Everywhere
In a snack-obsessed city like Hong Kong, there’s always room for a dessert craze, the latest being weirdly wonderful flavors of ice cream. Six new gelato specialists have opened over the past year or ...
Hong Kong activists’ appeal ends, judgement due in nine months
A hearing for 12 pro-democracy activists appealing their conviction and sentencing for subversion in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong ended on Thursday with a judgement due within nine months.
Appeal for 12 Hong Kong activists concludes amid unfair trial claims
An appeal hearing for 12 pro-democracy activists convicted of subversion under Hong Kong's national security law ended earlier than expected on Thursday, with two defence lawyers arguing that their ...
Apple Supplier Biel Is Said to Consider Reviving Hong Kong IPO
Biel Crystal Manufactory Ltd., one of the world’s largest producers of glass covers for phones, is considering reviving its plans for a Hong Kong initial public offering amid a resurgence of listings ...
Hong Kong regaining status as premier IPO market
Hong Kong's initial public offering market is gaining depth and dynamism and reinforcing its role as a premier global listing venue, with abundant liquidity, attractive valuations and market reforms ...
Hongkong Post suspends the postal service for items … – Fox Business
Hongkong Post said Wednesday they will not be collecting any "so-called tariffs on behalf of the US" and they are suspending service of postal items containing goods shipped to the US.
HSBC MPF + VML China launch campaign tailored for Hong Kong professionals with Jan Lamb
HSBC MPF has partnered with VML to launch its latest brand campaign, 至Fit香港人 (HSBC MPF – The MPF Scheme Tailored for Hong Kong People). Aimed at reinforcing HSBC MPF’s market leadership and deepening ...
Hong Kong stocks rise as China steps in to curb EV sector competition
At a meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday, authorities pledged to curb ‘irrational competition’ in the EV sector.