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 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 ...)
Hong Kong’s Economy Seen Contracting in 2022 as GDP Disappoints
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 ...)
HSBC Aims To Pacify 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 casino tycoon considers Macau move to avoid US delisting
Melco Resorts & Entertainment, a $2.5bn casino group run by Hong Kong casino mogul Lawrence Ho, is weighing relocating its headquarters to Macau to avoid being delisted in the US, according to two ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC gears up to meet Hong Kong investors after pushing back break-up call
Bosses of HSBC will meet retail investors on Tuesday in Hong Kong, the biggest market for Europe's largest lender, as they seek to convince shareholders that their strategy to operate as a global bank ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong should heed UN condemnation of its failure to protect basic rights
The UN's top human rights body has sharply criticised Hong Kong's application of the national security law, making it clear basic freedoms and the rule of law are in jeopardy Rather than trotting out ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions UAE, Hong Kong firms that ship Iranian oil
The U.S. has sanctioned a United Arab Emirates-based firm and several Asian companies for facilitating the illicit sale of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil for shipment to East Asia. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s COVID-19 advisory panel recommends vaccine for kids above six months-old – media
The Hong Kong government's COVID-19 advisory panel recommended on Monday to lower the minimum age for vaccines to six months from three years, public broadcaster RTHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong falls into second recession in 3 years as coronavirus restrictions sting
Hong Kong’s economy has slipped into its second recession in three years as tough Covid-19 restrictions battered the Chinese territory’s reputation as an international financial centre. Official data ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba stock slides in Hong Kong after US delisting threat
Alibaba shares fell after US regulators added the stock to a growing list of Chinese firms that might be kicked off Wall Street if US auditors can't inspect their financial statements. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong slips into recession as economy shrinks by 1.4 per cent in second quarter
Hong Kong records a contraction in gross domestic product for a second consecutive quarter, meaning the city has fallen into an economic recession Analysts say Hong Kong's economy is likely to face ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba says will work to keep trading in U.S., Hong Kong after being added to SEC delisting risk list
The statement came after Alibaba was added to the SEC's list of Chinese companies at risk of being delisted for not meeting auditing requirements on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Mirror concert accident: Hong Kong’s culture minister warns contractors involved not to shirk responsibility, investigative task force to hold first meeting
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung also urges public not to speculate before results of probe are out Concert producer breaks silence, expressing sadness over mishap and adding he ... ( read original story ...)