The round-table will take place on April 28 at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority “to facilitate direct dialog” and “share practical experiences and perspectives in opening and maintaining bank accounts ...
First Mover Asia: China’s State-Owned Banks Are Soliciting Hong Kong Crypto Business, but Opening an Account Is Hard
a Hong Kong-based digital assets wealth management company, said to CoinDesk. “We have yet to see major progress in the banking sector to embrace crypto. Hopefully, that will change soon.” A deal has ...
Stand News sedition trial: Prosecution completes questioning of ex-editor of Hong Kong outlet
The prosecution has completed its questioning of the former chief editor of shuttered independent Hong Kong media outlet Stand News after 26 days. Chung Pui-kuen, Stand News’ former chief editor, Patrick Lam, the outlet’s former acting chief editor ...
Sorry, Short Sellers, Hong Kong’s Dollar Is Stronger Than It Looks
By allowing its currency to trade in a very narrow range of 7.75 to 7.85 to the US dollar, Hong Kong’s monetary policymakers are essentially giving up their power to dictate the financial center’s ...
Asia markets set for mixed open as investor fears on the banking turmoil ease
Asia-Pacific markets are poised to rise on Tuesday as investor fears over the recent banking turmoil continued to show signs of easing. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.54%, and Hong Kong's Hang ...
Hong Kong hotel offers dim sum cart for dogs
A dog-friendly hotel in Hong Kong is offering up dim sum to canine companions traveling with their owners. While dog parents enjoy their buffet at the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour hotel, their furry pets can join in with their own special “yum cha."
Hong Kong Is Trying to Salvage Its Image. Who Is It Fooling?
After the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic and China’s imposition of the national security law (NSL), the Hong Kong government is anxious about the city’s attractiveness to foreign investment. They hosted a series of forums and summits to promote Hong Kong’s return to “business as usual.
Hong Kong Police Limit Protesters to Pre-Approved Messages in First Demonstration Since Beijing Crackdown
The first protest in two years took place in Hong Kong on Sunday under the close supervision of local authorities.
First Approved Protest Held in Hong Kong After Years of Strict COVID Rules
Organizers had to comply with police requirements, such as taking measures to ensure the number of participants ...
Hong Kong’s Exports Slide as Weak Global Demand Hits Recovery
Hong Kong’s exports fell for a ninth consecutive month in February as demand for goods from China and the rest of the world remained weak, weighing on the financial hub’s post-pandemic recovery.
China developer Shimao seeks to sell Hong Kong hotel for $828 mln -agent
Chinese property developer Shimao Group is seeking to sell its hotel in Hong Kong close to the international airport for HK$6.5 billion ($828 million), according to sales agent JLL on Monday, in a ...
Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank launches investment services
They can use the services for a subscription fee of as low as HK$10 or US$11. Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank has launched investment services, enabling customers to buy and sell global investment funds for ...
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as banking sector stress lingers
Asia-Pacific markets are set to trade mixed on Monday as investors continue to assess the impact of the banking troubles in the U.S and Europe. On Friday, Deutsche Bank saw a selloff of its ...
Hong Kong biomedical event defends 22-speaker exclusively male line-up
Organisers of a biomedical innovations event consisting of an exclusively male 22-speaker line-up has defended the gender disparity. The event was held last week at the Science Park in Shatin and was ...