HSBC Holdings is considering the return of some global leaders to the bank’s original hometown, reinforcing Asia’s role as its centre of gravity. A cadre of senior executives is set to relocate in ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate and Investment Banking Careers in Hong Kong
One key takeaway from 2020 is that change is and continues to be the new constant, and when it comes to countries such as Hong Kong, this type of change should help create the birth of a new global ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-owned hotels, restaurants in Greater Bay Area city of Zhaoqing enjoy bullish start to Year of the Ox
Hong Kong entrepreneurs said their businesses in the Greater Bay Area city were buoyed after mainland authorities asked workers to stay back instead of travelling to their hometowns during the Lunar ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: reopening borders depends on high take-up of coronavirus vaccine, health minster says in fresh appeal to the public
Calling the jabs a “shot in the arm” for Hong Kong, Cheung also urged residents to get the shots as early as they could. Lawmaker and Executive Council member Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung said the local ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Scoop Up Prime Development Sites in Hong Kong
Singapore-based Mapletree Investments won a Hong Kong government tender to acquire a site in Hong Kong’s New Territories for HK$ 813 million. Mapletree Investments plans to develop its first Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong should not raise taxes on gambling and stock trading
Any tax review must ensure the city stays competitive: raising taxes on gambling and stock trading will only penalise excellence and drive punters underground, costing the government much-needed ... ( read original story ...)
China: Central bank conducts USD3.87b of bills in Hong Kong
China's central bank conducted 25 billion Yuan (about USD3.87 billion) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Friday, February 19. According to the People's Bank of China (PBOC), along with the ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic adds to woes of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority residents facing discrimination
Hong Kong-born and raised, Rai brought his wife and son from Nepal ... His wife runs a beauty and hair salon in their neighbourhood. She says business has been bad since the pandemic started last year ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s Top Executives Following the Money Prepare Moves to Asia
HSBC Holdings Plc is considering the return of some global leaders to the bank’s original hometown, reinforcing Asia’s role as its center of gravity. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s real estate bull run gives Year of the Ox a galloping start as homebuyers return to city’s first sales weekend
The return of homebuyers, helped by a booming stock market, is a particularly important indicator of improving sentiments ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore in Talks Over Postponed Travel Bubble: SCMP
Hong Kong and Singapore are in discussions again over a postponed travel bubble, the South China Morning Post reported Saturday, citing an unnamed government source. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms 15 new cases, expert says Sinovac vaccine safe for elderly in stable health condition
Dr Thomas Tsang, a member of the government’s task force on the pandemic, says key is whether the aged with chronic illnesses have their conditions under control. ( read original story ...)
Tall order for Paul Chan’s budget: help Hong Kong’s needy, save stricken businesses, revive economy amid Covid-19 pandemic
In his 70 sq ft cubicle in Cheung Sha Wan, renovation worker Xu Guiquan, 62, struggles with feelings of desperation as he has been mostly out of work since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Hong Kong early ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 adds to woes of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority residents facing discrimination, language barrier, difficulty finding jobs
Since the outbreak in Yau Tsim Mong district, members of ethnic minority groups say they have been targeted and blamed for “spreading the virus”, especially after Raymond Ho L ... ( read original story ...)