University of Hong Kong professor Cheung Kie-chung has been found guilty of murdering his wife two years ago. A High Court jury of four men and three women on Thursday returned the verdict by a …
Görlach Global: Will Singapore or Taiwan replace Hong Kong as Asia’s financial hub?
If Hong Kong ends up being just another Chinese megacity it will lose its role as a leading financial center. Alexander Görlach looks at whether Taiwan or Singapore could serve as alternatives.
Hong Kong to see positive growth over next two years: Commerzbank
A lot of headwinds lie ahead for the city, but Hong Kong’s economy has probably bottomed out after two years of sluggish growth, says Hao Zhou of Commerzbank.
Hong Kong home prices set to slip further after ‘unexpected’ 0.6 per cent drop in October as coronavirus fourth wave dents confidence
The fourth wave of coronavirus infections is expected to drag Hong Kong’s home prices down further after they “unexpectedly” fell 0.6 per cent in October. In an earlier-than-expected release, the …
Hong Kong to Require Tests; Cases Top 60 Million: Virus Update
Global coronavirus cases topped 60 million. Hong Kong will empower doctors to mandate Covid tests for suspected virus patients, while South Korea recorded the most daily infections since March.
More concrete measures required to rebuild confidence of Hong Kong
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is trying hard to impress Beijing and the people of Hong Kong. With a firm pledge to strengthen “one country, two systems” and a smorgasbord of delights in cross-border …
Reports of Hong Kong’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Hong Kong no longer has a formal political opposition. The entire pro-democracy camp resigned from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council in protest over a resolution by the Standing Committee of the …
Chinese E-Commerce Giant JD.com to List Health Unit in Hong Kong
China’s second-largest e-commerce operator is spinning off its online pharmacy and health clinic JD Health in a $3.4 billion IPO.
More Hong Kong organisations are integrating ESG-related risks into long-term strategic development, a KPMG and HKICS joint survey finds
Against a backdrop of increased regulatory focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), more Hong Kong organisations are now taking ESG-related risks into consideration, however a majority …
Filipino women’s team take Hong Kong cricket by storm
Despite no background in the game, scant coaching and very little time, the SCC Divas have made a startling impact, winning Hong Kong’s development league twice in their first two seasons.