The much-anticipated reopening of China’s economy after the pandemic has not translated into a steady upturn for Hong Kong’s property market The city’s ability to bounce back from previous crises …
‘Property quarrel’ led to Hong Kong flat fire, knife attack that left 4 sisters severely injured in hospital
A preliminary investigation suggested the four sisters were doused with a flammable solution and suffered burns when a blaze broke out during the quarrel at the flat in Tsz Lok Estate’s Lok Shun House …
Forecasters warn Typhoon Doksuri poses risk to Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China
A growing typhoon is sweeping across the Pacific Ocean toward the Philippines, with forecasters warning it could strengthen into a supertyphoon and press on towards Taiwan, Hong Kong or mainland China …
Hong Kong court to hold hearings on China Evergrande restructuring plan in Sept
A Hong Kong court will hold sanction hearings over whether to approve embattled Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group’s offshore debt restructuring plan on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6, the court …
It’s time Hong Kong landlords woke up from their illusions
Readers discuss the likelihood of a property market correction, and how hard it is for a non-local to rent a flat Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views …
China Doubles Size of August’s Sovereign Yuan Bond Issuance in Hong Kong to USD1.7 Billion
(Yicai Global) July 20 — China’s Ministry of Finance is doubling the size of its second bond issuance this year in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which is due to be released next month, …
Excessive agency fees costing some Hong Kong migrant domestic workers over HK$19,000, union says
Migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong who complained of being overcharged by agents faced an average fee of over HK$19,000, a union federation has found. The Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic …
China to sell US$1.7 billion of government bonds in Hong Kong in August to promote yuan’s internationalisation, tap cheaper money
Beijing will sell 12 billion yuan of offshore bonds as it continues its efforts to promote the yuan internationally Demand for yuan-denominated financial products is rising as countries from Brazil to …
Typhoon Talim: Hong Kong and Macao brace as powerful storm heads for China coast
At least 2,000 commuters in Hong Kong faced flight delays and cancellations in the wake of typhoon Talim, reported local media, while “a state of immediate prevention” was issued from 5.30am on Monday …
Evergrande creditors seized a $2 billion Hong Kong tower they can’t sell
HONG KONG – Nothing symbolizes the demise of China Evergrande Group like the Hong Kong tower that it bought for a record US$1.6 billion (S$2.1 billion). Once a jewel in the developer’s crown, …