Veteran Hong Kong actor-lyricist Peter Lai died at the age of 76 yesterday (Aug 5) morning.His demise was confirmed by his sport commentator friend Eric Chung to publication ST Headline on the same ...
HSBC’s 26% insurance sales jump lifts Hong Kong’s market outlook
Existing bank clients generated 85% of Hong Kong premium volumes in H1 2026. HSBC’s strong insurance sales in the first half of 2026 (H1 2026) have provided a positive signal for Hong Kong’s life ...
Shares of major Hong Kong insurance, finance firms tumble following report of 20% levy
Prudential, AIA, and HSBC slid following report of the levy, though Goldman Sachs says profit fallout may be limited Shares of major Hong Kong-listed insurance and financial institutions tumbled on ...
Hong Kong insurers’ shares slump on report China to tax offshore insurance income
HONG KONG, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Hong Kong-listed shares of major insurers, led by Prudential and AIA Group, fell sharply on Thursday after Caixin reported China's mainland tax authorities are levying ...
How a Hong Kong luxury estate saved HK$1b in renovation cost with tech solutions
Ex-CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo Allen Ha says 'homegevity' model of targeted, consistent repairs can spare homeowners major renovation work Hong Kong homeowners could adopt technology-led preventive ...
Hong Kong insurers’ shares slide on report China to tax offshore insurance income
Hong Kong-listed shares of major insurers Prudential and AIA Group , as well as HSBC which has a big insurance business, opened sharply lower on Thursday, after Caixin reported China's mainland ...
LegCo to fully back HKSAR govt in drafting Hong Kong’s 1st five-year plan: LegCo president
HONG KONG -- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will fully support the government in drafting Hong Kong's first five-year plan, LegCo President ...
Expats Flock Back to Hong Kong Seeking Low Taxes, Better Jobs
Thousands are returning after the city’s foreign population was hollowed out by Covid and Beijing’s tightening control.
Hong Kong lawmaker fears Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount
Police say that total reported losses tied to Vietnam-based syndicate have climbed to HK$104 million, with 225 complaints received since last month.
Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash
Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm.
TNGlobal acquires Jumpstart Media in Hong Kong
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TNGlobal (formerly TechNode Global), one of Asia's leading technology and startup media platforms, today announced the acquisition of ...
Hang Seng Bank bears fruit for HSBC in Asia
Hang Seng Bank onboarded 60,000 new customers during the second quarter as HSBC expanded its regional franchise © Lam Yik/Bloomberg HSBC’s decision to take Hang Seng Bank private and acquire full ...
Hong Kong exotic pet expo host charged with illegal possession of endangered species
HONG KONG, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The owner of a Hong Kong reptile education center, who is co-hosting a major wildlife expo for children, has been charged with the illegal possession of endangered species ...
Hong Kong, Macau police arrest 8 in HK$100 million Vietnamese coffee investment scam
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