Court of Final Appeal grants request by justice secretary for leeway on applying for an extension of time limit on establishing mechanism.
Hong Kong property sales could surge after easing measures — but don’t expect prices to pop
Questions remain on whether Hong Kong's easing of property measures is enough to boost market sentiment and low transaction volumes for the private housing sector. For the market to fully recover, ...
Hong Kong’s Second Biggest IPO of Year to Seal Founder’s Fortune
Another billionaire has been minted thanks to the online shopping boom that’s expanding from China to Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong Exports Fall Again as Weak Demand Persists
Hong Kong’s exports in September fell again, extending their longest streak of monthly declines, as weak demand and China’s uncertain recovery continue to weigh on the financial hub.
Hong Kong security crackdown targets ‘soft resistance’
Hong Kong leader John Lee used his policy address on Wednesday to sound the alarm on the threat of "soft resistance" -- a vague term used by Chinese politicians to signal a new chapter in their crackdown against dissent.
A Republican state senator was arrested in Hong Kong after bringing a gun in his carry-on luggage
The TSA is investigating how Senator Jeff Wilson's revolver was not detected when he passed through airport security, CNN reported.
Nomura cuts about 10 investment banking jobs in Hong Kong – sources
Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings has laid off about 10 of its Hong Kong-based investment bankers, including some who were focused on China-related deals, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Hong Kong’s leader says to create new national security law in 2024
Hong Kong leader John Lee said Wednesday that the semi-autonomous city would create its own national security law in 2024, four years after Beijing imposed sweeping legislation aimed at silencing dissent.
Finnish police identify anchor from Hong Kong shipping boat as likely cause of Baltic pipeline damage
The damage caused to the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was likely the result of an errant anchor dropped from a Hong Kong-registered shipping vessel, the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation announced on Oct.
Hong Kong slashes stamp duties, easing property curbs for the first time in over 10 years
Hong Kong's lukewarm post-Covid economic recovery has been accompanied by sluggish residential transactional volumes in its once red-hot property sector.
Hong Kong Plans Stamp Duty Cut to Boost Stock Market
Hong Kong will lower its stamp duty on stock transfers and reduce bourse market data fees to boost the competitiveness of one of Asia’s largest stock markets.
State senator blames TSA after arrest in Hong Kong for gun in luggage
U.S. officials are investigating after a state senator boarded a flight to Hong Kong with an unloaded firearm in his carry-on luggage. Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson was arrested in Hong Kong on ...
TSA investigating gun incident that led to Washington state Senator’s arrest in Hong Kong
The Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday that the gun-related incident involving Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson over the weekend in Hong Kong is currently under investigation.
Hong Kong upholds same-sex couples’ rights to inheritance
Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Hong Kong's Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that same-sex couples should have equal inheritance rights.