Mikko Takkunen’s first book, “Hong Kong” (Kehrer Verlag, 2024), is a wildly colorful romp through one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Takkunen was stationed in Hong Kong for several years ...
2nd Hong Kong pop culture festival to open on April 6
HONG KONG, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival will open on Saturday, featuring over 20 activities that takes people on a journey chronicling the development of Hong Kong's ...
Stringent background checks on investors such as Dubai’s Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum could send wrong message about Hong Kong, sources say
Heavy scrutiny of Dubai prince launching US$500 million family office in city could have 'potentially offended' other overseas investors, three senior officials say But source admits only cursory ...
Hong Kong police seize HK$19 million in cocaine that washed up on popular beach
Beachgoer calls police after spotting suspicious packages near the shore and floating near shark prevention net.
Hong Kong customs arrests 2 for allegedly smuggling pedigree pets worth HK$210,000 from mainland China
Two smuggling attempts of six kittens and puppy discovered in city’s restricted border area of Sha Tau Kok on March 24 and 26.
Hong Kong Launches a New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Launched in March 2024, the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) makes investing in Hong Kong easier for eligible individuals.
No ‘additional benefits’ for family offices, Hong Kong says, after Dubai sheikh’s business plan draws suspicion
The Hong Kong government has neither invested in nor offered “additional policy benefits or financial support” to any family offices, a spokesperson has said, after news that a Dubai sheikh planned to ...
Amid Article 23 tensions, Hong Kong cultural summit shows a better way to connect
The soft power of arts and culture transcends borders, influencing perceptions and fostering goodwill without the need for political or economic leverage. The inaugural Hong Kong International ...
Hong Kong stocks fall for second session as Nikkei 225 drops
Asia-Pacific stocks were varied Friday, April 5, with the Hong Kong market declining for the second day. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong companies was ...
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) Expects HK’s IPO Mkt to Not Recover Until 2H24
According to foreign media reports, Greg Guyett, chief executive of global banking and capital markets at HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK), said Hong Kong's sluggish IPO market is unlikely to recover until ...
Carbon finance: why deals to fund nature-based climate mitigation and adaptation no longer count on carbon credits
Climate mitigation and adaptation projects that ‘stand on their own’ appeal to more mainstream investors, one financier says, especially after controversies that dented confidence in voluntary carbon ...
Hong Kong’s Top Bank Initiates Talks for Stablecoin Cash Reserves, What’s Next?
Unraveling how Hong Kong's strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts with ZA Bank and leading asset managers are propelling its ascent as a global digital asset hub.
Hong Kong can be a sports tourism hub: lawmakers
Lawmakers on Friday called on the government to bring large-scale sporting events to Hong Kong, after this year's Rugby Sevens attracted thousands ...
HSBC’s top banker sees muted recovery for HK stock offerings
Initial public offerings have been depressed in Hong Kong, with proceeds slumping to the lowest in more than two decades last year ...