A Hong Kong court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday that will help lift the lid on secrecy-shrouded pre-trial hearings held under a national security law. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong approves Sinovac jab for toddlers as young as six months old
Hong Kong health officials on Tuesday authorised the use of the Sinovac Covid-19 jab for toddlers aged six months or above, with officials negotiating with BioNTech for a vaccine formula developed for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong High Court allows reporting on key national security case
The decision by Court of First Instance Judge Alex Lee removes a ban on reporting imposed by a lower court magistrate and will allow open reporting of pretrial proceedings -- known as committal ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government approves lowering of Sinovac vaccines to six months
Hong Kong's government on Tuesday announced that it had approved reducing the minimum age for China's Sinovac vaccine to six months from three years old to protect them from COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
What buyers of uncompleted properties overseas from Hong Kong should do to protect their interests
Buying uncompleted properties overseas comes with inherent risks and buyers should seek professional advice before taking any decision The Estate Agents Authority has embarked on several campaigns, ... ( read original story ...)
Analyst: I’m not pessimistic in the medium term about erosion of Hong Kong’s financial hub status
John Marrett of the Economist Intelligence Unit says that's partly because Hong Kong has privileged access to the mainland market. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong June retail sales slip 1.2%
Hong Kong's June retail sales slipped 1.2% from a year earlier tracking a slight drop in the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. Sales eased to HK$27.7 billion ($3.53 billion), having ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail sales continue to decline, falling 1.2 per cent in June
Sales for June totalled HK$27.7 billion, provisional figures released by Census and Statistics Department show Government attributes decline to souring desire to spend following resurgence of local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Hammered by Sino-U.S. Tensions, Weak GDP Data
The bank is struggling to convince shareholders to vote against a potential proposal to spin off its Hong Kong business into a separate entity. The move has been bought up by Chinese insurer Ping An ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong high court quashes reporting ban on key national security case
Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday (Aug 2) quashed a court reporting restriction for a landmark national security case involving a now disbanded group that once organised the city's annual candlelight ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Economy Seen Contracting in 2022 as GDP Slumps
Economists downgraded their forecasts for Hong Kong’s economy, predicting it could contract for the third time in four years, after data Monday showed growth is being weighed down by Covid ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors have been the most bearish on bonds, says funds network
Leo Chen of Calastone discusses the types of stocks investors are turning to in an inflationary environment. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC aims to soothe Hong Kong investors after rejecting break-up call from Ping An
HSBC's bosses will meet retail investors on Tuesday in Hong Kong, the biggest market for Europe's largest lender, seeking to convince them their strategy to operate as a global bank is vital to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares down nearly 3%, Asia markets drop as geopolitical tensions rise over Pelosi visit
Local media reports citing unnamed sources said Pelosi would go ahead with her visit to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China sees as a runaway province. ( read original story ...)