In a year where initial public offerings globally have slumped by more than two-thirds, one would expect the summer break to be especially quiet. Not so in Asia, where stock listings have notched ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China raised H1 mortgage lending to support market growth
Bank of China said on Wednesday it had increased mortgage lending in the first half to support the healthy growth of the property market.The remarks were made by bank chief Liu Jin at a news ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-establishment party to focus on Indonesia, raise concerns over residents held captive in Southeast Asia during Asean tour
Party to visit Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam during tour 'In terms of population, [Indonesia] is the most important Asean country, boasting more than 270 million people,' says ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.1 per cent in July, lifted by a labour market on the up
Sales for July totalled HK$28.3 billion, provisional figures released by Census and Statistics Department show Government expects the latest phase of consumption vouchers to be another shot in the arm ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC kicks off year with Hong Kong branches closed, vandalized
HONG KONG--HSBC is being drawn into Hong Kong's political turmoil with protesters attacking some of its branches and graffiti daubed on the famous pair of lions that guard its city-center ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC hires Justin Wu as Asia-Pacific co-head of climate change – memo
HSBC has hired Justin Wu as its first co-head of climate change Asia Pacific to lead the development and implementation of the bank's sustainability strategy in the region, a memo to staff seen by ... ( read original story ...)
Plug Hong Kong’s brain drain or Singapore will poach top talent and ‘shake’ regional financial status, human resources experts warn
Human resources experts say methods for attracting high-quality staff have been built up piecemeal and incentive schemes are not generous enough Warning comes after Singapore announces new work visa ... ( read original story ...)
BBC Minute on coronavirus: Hong Kong rolls out three jab rule for school attendance
Hong Kong rolls out three jab rule for school attendance. BBC Minute's daily update on the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Forbes Asia 100 to Watch: Check 11 Indian start-ups that features in the list
The list features 11 companies from India along with 19 companies from Singapore, followed closely by 16 start-ups from Hong Kong, 15 from South Korea, and 13 from China. ( read original story ...)
Elderly residents make up four-fifths of Hong Kong’s hospitalised Covid cases, also at greater risk due to pre-existing illnesses, health officials say
Hospital Authority Chief Manager Dr Lau Ka-hin says 2,100 of the coronavirus patients sent to public facilities were aged 60 and above But former authority chief executive calls for clearer guidelines ... ( read original story ...)
Whipping boys? No, Hong Kong are at the Asia Cup to ’cause an upset or two’
Hong Kong have been on the road so much of late that Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan and Yasim Murtaza have all become fathers while away, and have only seen their newborns over video calls. Over the last ... ( read original story ...)
‘Only the fittest can survive’, says China property giant Country Garden after reporting 96% fall in profit
Hong-Kong listed property developer Country Garden Holdings blamed the “severe depression” in the crisis-hit property market for its 96% drop in ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC hires Justin Wu as Asia-Pacific co-head of climate change
HSBC has hired Justin Wu as its first co-head of climate change Asia Pacific to lead the development and implementation of the bank's sustainability strategy in the region, a memo to staff seen by ... ( read original story ...)
Baidu Beats, Hong Kong Short Volume Reaches All Time High, And US Dollar Takes A Breather
Asian equities had a strong day, less so China and Hong Kong while India outperformed as the US dollar took a breather from its recent strong run. ( read original story ...)