Kidnapping is nothing new in Hong Kong and a woman snatched from a busy Tsim Sha Tsui has revived memories of the city’s history of abductions.
The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States
Informed by an intensive research trip, this report assesses the extent of the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy across a range of spheres, including governance, the economy, and civil society. On this ...
Hong Kong authorities orders soon-to-close kindergarten to reimburse parents for funding towards apparent campus improvements
Kindergarten operator had invited parents to contribute HK$23,000 per child into a ‘Capital Contribution Scheme’ meant to ‘update, maintain and improve’ the campus.
Hong Kong MTR plans unprecedented service suspensions on 2 lines for up to 2 days in row for upgrades
Lawmaker Michael Tien says he learned equipment inside tunnels of about 10 MTR stations on the Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong lines needs to be upgraded Rail giant expected to reveal details of suspensions ...
Debt burden to fund Hong Kong’s airport expansion soars to HK$123 billion
The debt burden for construction of Hong Kong’s airport expansion has soared to HK$123 billion (US$15.7 billion), with no end in sight to a levy on passengers who fly out from the city. The Airport ...
China Market Update: Hong Kong Stops To Catch Its Breath
After moving from January’s 31 st low of 15,485 to today’s 18,479, a breather was more than overdue. Q1 earnings season kicks off next week, with Alibaba and Tencent reporting next Tuesday morning.
CICC, Citic, JPMorgan Cut Investment Banking Jobs in China as Deals Stall
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Two Chinese companies and JPMorgan have become the latest banking groups to cut jobs in China as a slow recovery in listing and dealmaking activities force them to ramp up cost ...
Hong Kong jury ‘death by misadventure’ verdict after kidney disease patient died of liver failure when doctors failed to give her needed drug
Coroner praises Michelle Wu, the daughter of the late Tang Kwai-sze, who was 44, for her offer to donate part of her own liver to her mother, and for her role in the inquest.
Crypto Companies Flock to Hong Kong as U.S. Tightens Oversight
[TheGuru: Jung Deung Yong Reporter] As U.S. financial authorities strengthen their oversight of cryptocurrencies, Hong Kong is emerging as a haven for cryptocurrency companies. To reclaim its status ...
Hong Kong holds talent-themed forum in global talent drive
HONG KONG, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural Global Talent Summit opened Tuesday in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the first talent-themed international forum and exhibition ...
Hong Kong signs agreement with Qatar to enhance connectivity between financial hubs in latest Middle East outreach
Hong Kong is expanding its market outreach in the Middle East by linking up with investment authority in oil-rich Qatar, paving the way for future cooperation and alliances.
Singapore biotech firm Mirxes refiles HK IPO with target valuation of US$600 million
Singapore biotech firm Mirxes has refiled its draft prospectus for a Hong Kong IPO, with a target to raise at least US$100 million ($135.28 million) for a valuation of some US$600 million.
Hong Kong plans HK$100 million scheme to send NGO staff on ‘patriotic’ exchange trips to mainland China
Hong Kong authorities have proposed allocating HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) to social welfare organisations to arrange national study programmes and exchange tours to mainland China.
China’s Citic cuts around dozen investment bankers in Hong Kong, sources say
HONG KONG, May 7 (Reuters) - China's CITIC Securities (600030.SS) , opens new tab is cutting around a dozen investment banking jobs in Hong Kong, as slower listing and dealmaking activities pressured ...