There’s little room for free speech when “you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial.” …
Hong Kong leader prioritises talent, security in first policy address
Making his first policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee prioritised improving competitiveness and attracting more overseas talent, while also stressing the need to bolster …
Hong Kong Stock Exchange May Lower the Bar for Tech IPOs
If the stock market is a race track, then Hong Kong wants more horses to bet on, even if they aren’t all thoroughbreds. In a move designed …
Hong Kong leader sets target for family offices, lends support for IPO reform, green finance to fend off challenge from Singapore
Chief Executive John Lee unveiled a wide range of measures to strengthen the city’s role as an international finance centre, after Singapore usurped Hong Kong in a global ranking published last month.
Hong Kong offers new visa to woo talent amid brain drain
Chief Executive John Lee said the new Top Talent Pass Scheme will allow those earning an annual salary of 2.5 million Hong Kong dollars ($318,472) or more and graduates of the world’s top universities …
China claims right to protect consulate as Britain decries assault
Britain’s foreign secretary expressed “deep concern” after a Hong Kong protester alleged he was dragged into the Chinese Consulate in Manchester and beaten.
The Hong Kong property market is probably expecting some downward pressure, says JLL
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Easing of cooling measures is not a cure-all for Hong Kong’s struggling property market, say analysts
Any relaxation of the government’s cooling measures will only slow down the decline in home prices but not reverse the trend, says DBS Bank analyst Jeff Yau.
Hong Kong announces plans to ‘trawl the world for talents’
In his first policy address since he took office, Hong Kong leader John Lee said the government would set aside billions to attract businesses to the city.
Brain drain solution is staring Hong Kong in face
HONG KONG, Oct 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Solving Hong Kong’s brain drain problem need not be complicated. Leader John Lee hopes lower property taxes and a new visa scheme will persuade foreign …