and Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) – followed suit, trimming the cost of borrowing to the lowest level in two years. BOCHK, HSBC and its subsidiary Hang Seng Bank will trim their prime rate by a ...
Hong Kong justice minister says he won’t ‘waver’ when asked about possible sanctions under second Trump term
No one should attempt to interfere with ongoing legal proceedings in Hong Kong, the city’s justice minister has said in response to US president-elect Donald Trump’s earlier pledge to secure the ...
Hong Kong doctor found with 20 grams of meth jailed for 10 months on drug charges
A Hong Kong obstetrician who kept more than 20 grams (0.7 ounces) of crystal meth in a hotel room he shared with his boyfriend has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for five drug offences. Counsel ...
63 arrested in operation targeting cross-border sex worker ring, with mastermind working in Hong Kong
Three people arrested in city allegedly operated website advertising sex services, with earnings converted into cryptocurrency.
Hong Kong to explore flu vaccine procurement for family doctors amid supply concerns: official
Undersecretary for Health Dr Libby Lee says authorities want to prevent a shortage in the private market amid the flu season.
DBS Bank buys entire 75th floor in The Center, extending foray into Hong Kong property market
DBS Group Holdings, Singapore’s biggest lender, is taking advantage of a property slump to expand its business in Hong Kong by picking more office space in what used to be the world’s most expensive ...
Hong Kong’s base interest rate drops to 5% after Fed’s quarter-point cut
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank has cut its base interest rate ... economic and trade policies,” the HKMA said in a statement after the rate cut. “The risk of global financial market volatility ...
Soros Fund Management to Shut Hong Kong Office in Rejig
Soros Fund Management, founded by billionaire George Soros, plans to shut its Hong Kong office as part of an administrative reorganization, but said it will continue to invest in Asia.
Hong Kong central bank cuts interest rate after Fed move, banks follow
Major Hong Kong banks followed with HSBC cutting its Hong Kong dollar best lending rate by 25 basis points and Bank of China (Hong Kong) also cutting its Hong Kong dollar prime rate by the same ...
HSBC cuts prime rate by quarter point in second round of tonic for Hong Kong economy
HSBC, the biggest commercial bank in Hong Kong, lowered its prime lending rate for a second time this year, trimming borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. Bank of China’s local unit matched ...
We Tried Hong Kong’s #1 Egg Tart Spot
The Norwegian software-as-a-service startup has built a platform that's helping energy giants and large solar developers such as E.ON, Recurrent Energy, and Statkraft cut the time it takes to plan and ...
Will it be a case of when and not if that Trump will close Hong Kong trade offices in US?
Bill allowing president to close city's trade missions has passed House and could become tool for Trump to negotiate with China, experts say US President-elect Donald Trump may use legislation aimed ...
Hong Kong to issue T1 warning at 12.40pm as Severe Typhoon Yinxing nears
Annual New World Harbour Race may also be cancelled if the warning signal remains in force until 6am on Sunday Hong Kong will issue the No 1 standby signal at 12.40pm on Friday, as approaching Severe ...
APT Electronics, Hong Kong’s second-hottest IPO, surges 16% in trading debut
IPO of Chinese auto-parts maker attracted 5,678 times in subscription from Hong Kong retail investors, trailing only Kwai Chung's 2018 offering APT Electronics, a Chinese lighting devices supplier, ...