A city with an image dented by protests, pandemic restrictions and a security crackdown hopes to broaden its appeal beyond budget-minded visitors from mainland China.
Nagamoto Brings Japanese Zen to Hong Kong Michelin Cluster
In a city that revels in the ostentatious as much as Hong Kong, On Lan Street in Central stands out. Just steps away from the cacophony of Queen’s Road, this quiet cul-de-sac is anything but a ...
Why Hong Kong is China’s undisputed hub for global finance, at Shanghai’s expense
Despite calling the two cities twin engines for finance, Beijing’s actions favour Hong Kong as China’s one true global funding hub.
US hits Hong Kong and UAE firms with new round of Iran-related sanctions
Announcement comes after Trump-Xi phone call and amid Washington's efforts to make headway on a nuclear deal with Tehran The United States unveiled another round of sanctions targeting 10 individuals ...
Hong Kong approves land grants to beleaguered Urban Renewal Authority in rare move
Statutory body handed Hung Hom and Tseung Kwan O sites to support redevelopment projects, with a condition to review its financing model.
Candidate emerges as HSBC hunts for new chairman
City sources said that Scottish-born Kevin Sneader has been approached about taking Tucker's job when he leaves in September.
Local investor eyes acquisition of Singapore private club 1880 amid Hong Kong branch collapse
[SINGAPORE] A local investor is looking into the potential acquisition of Singapore private club 1880, following the sudden closure of its Hong Kong branch last Friday (Jun 6) – just seven months ...
Hong Kong bankers anxious as New World Development seeks $11.2 billion refinancing
Financial circles in Hong Kong are experiencing heightened tension as New World Development Co. races against time to secure a HK$87.5 billion ($11.2 billion) refinancing package before the end of the ...
Hong Kong startup targets lithium battery waste with AI-powered recycling system
Lithium battery waste is piling up, and a Hong Kong-based startup is showing the world how to clean it up smartly. Achelous Pure Metals has developed a portable, eco-friendly recycling system designed ...
Fintech start-up Syfe sinks teeth deeper into Hong Kong after US$80 million funding
Singapore-based Syfe’s expansion plans reflect the city’s position as the largest hedge fund and cross-border wealth management hub in Asia.
Manulife’s Hong Kong unit to redomicile from Bermuda thanks to new law
Redomiciling to Hong Kong allows us to better align with the city’s robust financial and regulatory environment,’ CEO says.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time
Wong was already convicted in a separate subversion case linked to an unofficial primary election and was sentenced last year to four years and eight months in jail for that charge.
Former McKinsey boss sounded out over HSBC chair – report
The former head of McKinsey & Company has been sounded out about becoming the new chair of HSBC Holdings, it was reported on Friday.
Asian stocks end mixed: Hang Seng snaps winning streak, Nikkei jumps 0.5%
Asian equity markets closed mixed on Friday in a subdued trading session, with investors weighing the latest developments in US-China relations and bracing for key economic data from the US later in ...