HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased a total of 6.5908 million shares of the company on the UK and Hong Kong markets yesterday (8th), involving a total of HKD415 million. Among which ...
Hi-tech fraud: here are the technologies changing the face of scams in Hong Kong
Emerging technologies like deepfakes, large language models and cryptocurrencies have made fraud easier, with Hong Kong proving particularly vulnerable Scams powered by new technologies are on the ...
Martin Scorsese’s favourite Hong Kong movies: “You can’t go near that”
Martin Scorsese is known for his love of world cinema, and he once named his favourite movies from Hong Kong, including the works of John Woo and King Hu.
Hong Kong’s new national security gallery tells different story about unrest than Western media, foreign visitors say
Foreign visitors to Hong Kong’s new national security exhibition have said it tells a different story about the events of 2019 compared to Western media by describing the pro-democracy protests and ...
Are Hong Kong’s aviation hub ambitions hampered by Cathay’s pilot shortage, capacity issues?
Three-runway system will boost HKIA capacity, but fast-growing Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports step up pressure.
Hong Kong to stop offering Sinovac Covid vaccine when current stocks expire in October
Authorities say they expect new jab targeting prevalent JN.1 variant will be available by the end of the year.
Hong Kong’s virtual banks should serve Web 3 companies better, says top crypto advocate
Legislator Johnny Ng’s call to action follows the decision this week by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to stop issuing licenses for branchless banks, giving the city’s eight licensed operators room ...
Mox Bank Initiates Crypto ETF Trading in Hong Kong
Mox, a Hong Kong-based virtual bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has recently introduced crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading services for its customers, marking a significant development in ...
First person convicted under Hong Kong national security law graduates from Ethics College
Leon Tong, jailed in 2021, says at graduation ceremony he hopes to make amends for ‘disrespectful act towards the country’.
Hong Kong security chief defends Olympic champion Vivian Kong, calls critics ‘brainless’
Chris Tang lauds Kong as one who ‘condemns violence’ amid controversy over her pro-government stance expressed in an academic paper.
Macau police arrest man, Hong Kong woman in connection with hotel room murder
Macau police have arrested two people including a 48-year-old Hong Kong woman in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found in a hotel room. The body of the 40-year-old victim, a ...
Cathay is investing over HK$100 billion to strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status
Soaring to new heights alongside Hong Kong International Airport’s Three-Runway System - August 8, 2024 — Wednesday, August 7, 2024 The Cathay ...
Hongkong Bank Foundation boosts cataract blindness elimination in Laos, Cambodia
A significant boost has been given to a program aimed at improving vision health in Laos and Cambodia, thanks to additional financial support from th ...
Xiaomi-Backed Autonomous Driving Chipmaker Black Sesame Sinks In Hong Kong Debut
Black Sesame raised about $130 million in its initial public offering after pricing at bottom of the indicated range.