Weak yen, new rail links and landlord-friendly rules convince veteran deal maker Roy Yip that Japan’s bricks still beat the whispers ...
Hong Kong’s struggling office market drags down HSBC’s earnings
In its latest earnings report, HSBC chalked up a less-than-stellar performance in Q2 to a struggling Hong Kong office market.
Hong Kong set to issue first batch of stablecoin licences early next year
Hong Kong, which is positioning itself as a crypto-friendly hub, is establishing a licensing regime for stablecoins referenced to the Hong Kong dollar. A new guideline issued this week lays out ...
Soccer-North London derby makes historic Hong Kong debut as 50,000 live the dream
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur delivered a slice of football history on Thursday by staging the first North London derby outside the United Kingdom as nearly 50,000 fans packed Hong Kong's Kai Tak ...
What we learned as Spurs beat Arsenal in Hong Kong
Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal in the first north London derby outside of the UK thanks to Pape Matar Sarr's excellent long-range chip.
Hong Kong GDP expands 3.1%, faster than forecast
Hong Kong's economy grew by a faster than expected 3.1% year-on-year in the second quarter, official advance estimates showed on Thursday, expanding for a 10th straight quarter on the back of strong ...
Hong Kong June retail sales rise 0.7%, up for 2nd straight month
Hong Kong's retail sales by value rose by 0.7% in June from a year earlier, the second consecutive month of gains, government data showed on Thursday.
Children of non-local talent must reside 2 years in Hong Kong for education benefits
Students under the age of 18 on dependent visas must live in the city for two years to be eligible for subsidised university degree programmes.
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regime to Begin After US Sets Pace
A new set of rules governing stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong takes effect on Friday as Asian authorities step up regulatory efforts in response to President Donald Trump’s campaign to stoke the growth ...
Ginza Diamond Shiraishi Hong Kong Explores the Significance and Evolution of Wedding Rings for Today’s Couples
Ginza Diamond Shiraishi Hong Kong has announced an expanded focus on the enduring tradition of 結婚戒指 (wedding rings), highlighting their evolving role as symbols of partnership, shared values, and ...
Ant Group, PolyU form joint AI and Web3 lab, boosting Hong Kong’s tech hub goal
Subsidiary Ant Digital Technologies expects to make a US$12.7 million outlay over the next three years to support the lab’s operations.
The rise of pickleball in Hong Kong, the coming Hong Kong Open and six local venues
Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular in Asia, with new courts opening regularly and rising numbers of players. In 2024, Seymour Rifkind, a US-based pickleball ambassador, shared that Chinese ...
“We’re going to assess” – Arteta uncertain on Gyökeres’ fitness as Arsenal face Tottenham in Hong Kong
Viktor Gyökeres has made an instant impact at Arsenal, breaking the club’s record for shirt sales in his first few days.However, manager Mikel Arteta says the Swedish striker may not be ready in ...
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura molested interpreter, Hong Kong court hears
Ex-member of ONE N’ ONLY boy band returns to court to stand trial for count of indecent assault arising from alleged incident on March 2.