Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy newspaper, was denied bail on fraud charges on Thursday and ordered jailed until April by a court. The detention of Mr. Lai, 72, came a day ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s Loyal Hong Kong Investors Find Redemption in 55% Rally
Fear of owning HSBC Holdings Plc shares is turning into a fear of missing out on a major rally.Europe’s biggest lender is up 55% in Hong Kong since touching its 25-year low in September, and is the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC share price rockets 50% since its 25-year low
HSBC has seen its share price rocket more than 50% since it hit a 25-year low in September. The UK's biggest bank has been under increasing regulatory and economic pressure in its key markets, ... ( read original story ...)
Who is left to fight for democracy in Hong Kong?
Three high-profile Hong Kong democracy activists were jailed Wednesday, others have already fled the city, while still more face prosecution. Their cases involve a host of charges, both serious and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai charged with fraud
Lai, whose newspaper Apple daily was raided by police this year, is denied bail until April amid accusations of improper use of his office space ... ( read original story ...)
Top tables for one: solo dining in Hong Kong
From quiet bars to Michelin stars: five HK restaurants where you can practice social distancing and relish the joy of eating alone ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail on fraud charge
HONG KONG (AP) — Outspoken Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate and media tycoon Jimmy Lai was refused bail on Thursday on a fraud charge amid a growing crackdown on dissent in the ... ( read original story ...)
Flat Lead Expected For Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hong Kong stock market has fallen lower in two of three trading days since the six-day winning streak in which it had gained ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Nov business activity hits more than 2-year high – PMI
Hong Kong's business activity grew for the first time in more than 2-1/2 years in November, a survey showed on Thursday, its first expansion since the Sino-U.S. trade war, protests and the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Key Hong Kong Activists Jailed Over Police HQ Protest
Three prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have been sentenced to prison for a protest outside police headquarters, as authorities step up a crackdown on opposition to tighten control by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank unveils wealth management offering
Hang Seng Bank (HSB) introduced a personalised wealth management service for its high net worth (HNW) clients. Customers with at least HK$8m (£776,000, $1m, €870,000) will be eligible to access the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport’s US$1.5 billion bond oversold by 10 times as investors clamour to bet on post Covid-19 travel recovery
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), the operator of the city's airport, said on Wednesday that it has raised US$1.5 billion by selling perpetual debt to help fund the completion of its mega ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi raises US$4 billion selling bonds and more shares, in Hong Kong’s biggest top-up fundraising to replenish its financial war chest
Xiaomi prices share sale at HK$23.70 a share, representing a 9.4 per cent discount to Tuesday close, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow Are Sentenced to Prison Over Hong Kong Protest
Activists denounced the prison terms for illegal assembly charges over a 2019 demonstration outside Police Headquarters. ( read original story ...)