When Ant Group prices its IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong this week, it could set a new world record for a stock market listing. But it will also ram home a much bigger point.
Hundreds march in Taiwan to support 12 arrested Hong Kongers
Hundreds of people marched in Taiwan’s capital on Sunday to demand the release of 12 Hong Kong anti-government protesters who were arrested by mainland Chinese authorities in August. The 12 were …
As China Clamps Down, Activists Flee Hong Kong for Refuge in the West
China calls them “violent criminals.” Asylum seekers from Hong Kong are the latest catalyst for deteriorating relations between Beijing and Western countries.
Lowering of age threshold for HK$2 public transport scheme: Hong Kong labour minister dismisses reports of delay, insists on move
Hong Kong’s labour minister has dismissed reports that a plan to extend a HK$2 public transport scheme to those aged between 60 and 64 would be put on hold, saying the government just needed more time …
Lack of jobs in Hong Kong, more than national security law, main reason for sharp fall in expats arriving, observers say
A sharp drop in the number of foreigners cleared to work in Hong Kong this year appears to reflect the scarcity of jobs in a stricken economy rather than moves by countries such as the United States …
Art Basel Hong Kong Spotlight: ‘Hold on to the ship while the waters are choppy’
Covid-19 has put paid to this year’s art fairs, leaving the 2020 art calendar in disarray. Art Basel has especially felt the brunt, cancelling its three editions in Hong Kong, Basel and Miami Beach.
Hong Kong national security law: man who challenged detention will have to foot government’s bill for adopting wrong legal procedure
The first man to challenge his detention on charges under Hong Kong’s new national security law will have to foot the government’s bill despite having raised important public issues because he had …
Hong Kong’s inflation-indexed bonds off to a roaring start, as residents seek refuge in government-guaranteed investments
The first sale in four years of Hong Kong’s inflation-linked bonds got off to an encouraging … better than putting your money in bank deposits,” said Wallace Tin, a finance columnist. At the same …
Hong Kong rejects Taiwan’s proposal for official meeting to hand over evidence, sort out travel for murder suspect
The Hong Kong government on Friday rejected a proposal to meet Taiwanese authorities to exchange evidence and sort out travel details for the wanted murder suspect Chan Tong-kai after the self-ruled …
HK to become green finance hub
Beyond Hong Kong’s boundaries, we are perfectly positioned to serve as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s green finance centre. We also play an indispensable role in the Belt & Road …