The extradition of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to the United States to face fraud charges could hinge on whether HSBC’s dealings with the tech giant carried sufficient risk for the bank. ( read original story ...)
Steady Start Seen For Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hong Kong stock market bounced higher again on Monday, one session after it had ended the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 850 points or 3 percent. The Hang Seng Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong expands Covid-19 jabs to 5.5 million people
Growing gym cluster leaves embattled Hong Kong fitness industry licking its wounds Family practitioner Dr Lam Wing-wo said the guidance note was a start for the sector but more could be done. “More ... ( read original story ...)
The last of Hong Kong’s original wooden junk boats is still afloat
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Hong Kong is from the water. And there's no finer way to do that than with a cruise aboard the Dukling,the last remaining Hong Kong junk boat available ... ( read original story ...)
Business worries intensify over China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong
For businesses and investors in Hong Kong, how much is too much? First there was an extradition bill that, if passed as planned in 2019, would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be extradited to ... ( read original story ...)
Electoral reform: In changing Hong Kong, who counts as a ‘patriot’?
We want to bridge divides to reach everyone. A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor's website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC suffered no risk from Meng Wanzhou’s alleged deceptions, court hears, as extradition fight enters crucial stage
HSBC suffered no risk of loss as a result of alleged deceptions by Meng Wanzhou, her lawyer told a Canadian court on Monday, as the Huawei Technologies chief financial officer’s two-year battle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has Millions of Unused Doses, Offers Vaccine to 30-Year-Olds
Hong Kong expanded its vaccination campaign to young adults aged ... India and mainland China had a slow start -- with 2.17 and 3.75 doses per 100 people, respectively, per Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker ... ( read original story ...)
Financial market stability underpins Hong Kong as int’l financial hub
Hong Kong's financial market stability has been the bedrock underpinning its position as an international financial center even ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC unveils luxury themed structured product
HSBC has rolled out a structured note product with a luxury consumption theme to its wealthy Hong Kong and Malaysian clients. The structured product is linked to the Solactive Luxury Dynamic Factors ... ( read original story ...)
Expats in Hong Kong question Covid rules after hundreds quarantined
Hong Kong’s expat finance community has voiced deep concerns about the government’s strategy to contain the coronavirus pandemic after hundreds of families were locked in their homes or taken to ... ( read original story ...)
Adcore to Expand Presence in China with Opening of Shanghai Office
Omri Brill, CEO of Adcore, stated, "Following the immense success the company experienced from launching our Hong Kong office nearly a year ago, we are excited to strengthen our foothold in China with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new recycling plant boost circular economy
The opening of Hong Kong’s first advanced plastic recycling plant mid-this year could kick-start a “closed loop” of turning household resin waste into recycled material, in line with the government’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widens COVID-19 vaccine scheme to people over 30, domestic helpers
Hong Kong authorities said on Monday that the city's vaccine scheme would be widened to include those aged between 30-60 years old and domestic ... ( read original story ...)