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 …
Clifford Chance Appoints Hong Kong Managing Partner
Clifford Chance has appointed a new head for its Hong Kong office in what is the latest in a string of recent management changes in the region. Dauwood Malik, who has been a partner in the firm’s Hong …
China may not recognize British-issued Hong Kong passports
China’s foreign ministry said Friday it may decide not to recognize British-issued passports for Hong Kong residents in retaliation for London’s moves to open a path to …
Hong Kong Stock Market Has Another Green Light
The Hong Kong stock market has finished higher in five straight sessions, surging more than 630 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 24,785-point plateau …