Hong Kong missed out on at least HK$2.26 billion (US$292 million) in tourism revenue over the first four days of “golden week”, according to a lawmaker’s estimate, as visitor numbers nosedived 99.8 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong madam raked in HK$31.5 million profit during nine-year run operating prostitution ring out of Mid-Levels flat with help of domestic workers
A Hong Kong housewife and her domestic helpers operated a sex syndicate for nine years out of a Mid-Levels residence, raking in profits of up to HK$31.5 million (US$4.1 million), the District Court ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus in Hong Kong: Experts warn the city ‘is on the brink of a FOURTH WAVE of COVID-19’
The Asian financial hub had impressive success in tackling the disease with just over 1,400 infections and seven deaths by the end of June. But it was hit with what officials called 'a third wave' ... ( read original story ...)
Scottish judge Lord Hodge appointed to Hong Kong court
A Scottish judge has been appointed to the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong after the sudden departure of an Australian judge amid concerns over China’s new national security law in the territory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong records 11 new Covid-19 cases as officials seek consulate’s help in averting possible outbreak in Thai community
The Hong Kong government is seeking the help of Thailand's consulate-general as it moves to contain a possible outbreak among the city's Thai community, after two more Covid-19 infections - one ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the 20 top-funded startups and tech companies in Hong Kong
Which Hong Kong tech companies are most likely to have global impact? One way to judge – although imperfect – would be the amount of money they have raised. Using Tech in Asia’s data, we’ve generated ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Issue Inflation-Linked Bonds
Hong Kong plans to issue as much as HK$13 billion ($1.7 billion) of inflation-linked bonds and silver bonds to encourage residents to take part in the city’s financial development, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Covid forces Hong Kong elite to stay home and consider uncertain future
Others have ploughed money into stocks. Clients in Hong Kong were sitting on a lot of cash when the pandemic started, says Roger Bacon, regional investments head of Citi Private Bank Asia-Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Insight – What’s Hong Kong to China?
BEIJING’S enactment of a tough new national security law for Hong Kong is raising concerns that it will sweep away much of the autonomy and freedom that underpin the territory’s role as Asia’s world ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government hits back at US over accusations of National Day repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The Hong Kong government has defended the arrests of more than 80 people on National Day last week as lawful and "necessary" after the US condemned the action over the weekend, accusing local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates to give residents bigger slice of financial services pie: Paul Chan
Hong Kong will guarantee investors a minimum interest rate of 2 per cent for its government-issued, inflation-linked bonds, known as iBonds, as part of a bid to keep the city's flagship financial ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confirms five new Covid-19 cases; health officials ask police to help track down bar patrons as fears emerge of new cluster
Hong Kong's health authorities have asked police to help investigate a possible coronavirus cluster at a bar in a Kowloon nightlife hotspot, as the city confirmed five new infections on Sunday. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates
“In these days of zero interest rates, you will make the iBond much more attractive than a bank deposit,” he said. Hong Kong’s government is seeking to issue the new bonds after saying last month that ... ( read original story ...)