Following a two-day streak without any new cases, Hong Kong has recorded four new COVID-19 infections among a group of residents who returned from Pakistan yesterday. The total number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of England Predicts Worst Contraction Since 1706
The Bank of England also revealed a bleak outlook for the country in its May Monetary Policy report, its first since the outbreak. It expects the economy to contract by 25% and the unemployment rate ... ( read original story ...)
In A Surprise, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Announces Chief Executive’s Departure Plan
"Wisdom, rationale, and reason will ultimately prevail" in Hong Kong, HKEX Chief Exchange Charles Li said in a recent interview with Forbes China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seizes Record-Breaking Haul of Smuggled Shark Fin
Hong Kong has seized a record-breaking 26 metric tons of illegally smuggled shark fins severed from about 38,500 endangered predators, officials announced. The semi-autonomous Chinese city revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange chief to step down after failed LSE bid
In a statement on Thursday, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said Charles Li “would not seek” reappointment as chief executive when his current contract expires in October 2021. HKEX has put a ... ( read original story ...)
Combating coronavirus: UAE’s response to Covid-19 rated among the best
The survey assessed across four key performance indicators of national political leadership, corporate leadership, community and media. ( read original story ...)
US to delay Hong Kong report to see if China ‘further undermines’ autonomy
Delay comes after Beijing’s highest office in Hong Kong referred to city’s protesters as ‘virus’ that must be eradicated ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Customs Seize 38,500 Endangered Shark Fins
Hong Kong has seized 26 tonnes of smuggled shark fins, sliced from some 38,500 endangered animals, in the largest bust of its kind in the southern Chinese city. The record haul was discovered in two ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange CEO Li to Step Down as Headwinds Mount
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Charles Li said he’s stepping down after 10 years, adding his departure to the rising challenges for the bourse at a turbulent time for the ... ( read original story ...)
Manulife Hong Kong reports solid growth in the first quarter of 2020
The Manulife group of companies operating in Hong Kong ("Manulife Hong Kong") today announced solid growth for the first quarter of 2020. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares close lower amid bleak global trade outlook
Trump to report on China’s fulfillment of trade deal BEIJING/SHANGHAI, May 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares ended lower on Thursday, as sentiment was weighed by a bleak outlook for global trade after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing profit falls 13%
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. reported a 13% fall in its first-quarter net profit, as pandemic-triggered turmoil in the financial markets led to ... ( read original story ...)
Filipino Musicians Drive Hong Kong’s Music Scene, but Gigs Have Dried Up
Battered by the one-two punch of protests and a pandemic, Hong Kong’s music venues have mostly gone silent. No one has felt the pinch more than singers, drummers and guitarists from the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Charles Li to step down as head of Hong Kong exchange
An outspoken former oil-rigger, Charles Li moved to internationalise Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing in his decade as chief executive by encouraging more global companies to list and building ties with ... ( read original story ...)