Qatar, Hong Kong ink 35 MoUs to deepen ties

Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari; Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, H E John Lee with other officials during the event, yesterday. Doha, Qatar: In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations, …

Li Ka-shing’s clash with China unnerves rich investors in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – Li Ka-shing’s strained relationship with Beijing has sent a clear reminder to Hong Kong’s tycoons and global investors eyeing the city as a wealth hub: never downplay geopolitics. China’s move to amplify criticism of the billionaire’s …

Hong Kong SAR passport holders can visit Qatar visa-free for 30 days, effective immediately

閱讀中文版本 In addition, 35 MOUs and agreements were made during the CE's visit to the country. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, who is currently leading a business delegation on a visit to the Middle East, has announced that Hong Kong SAR passport …

Hong Kong Jockey Club announces initiative to transform into global sports entertainment brand

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced an initiative to transform itself into a global sports entertainment brand with the goal becoming the world’s premier destination for global horse racing and equestrian sports. The initiative will also look to …

Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in Hong Kong IPO

HONG KONG  -  Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year. A global leader in the sector, …

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$300,000 of cash, jewellery

Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of stealing cash and gold jewellery valued at nearly HK$300,000 (US$38,510) from her employer, the second such case in three days. Police said a 43-year-old woman made a report at 1.40am on …

Russia’s Borodin Quartet to perform in Hong Kong on its 80th anniversary China tour

Russia’s Borodin Quartet returns to Hong Kong this week with a programme that marks the chamber music ensemble’s 80th anniversary. Comprising two violinists, a violist and a cellist, the quartet remains an authoritative interpreter of Dmitri Shostakovich’s …

China-US tariff truce offers Hong Kong exporters 90-day window to ship goods

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese manufacturers have been urged to seize the opportunity presented by a 90-day pause in the China-US tariff dispute by shipping inventory to the United States. But traders will face competition for freight services and will …

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.23 pct lower

BDx secures financing for data centre expansion in Hong Kong

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -BDx Data Centers said on Tuesday that it has secured project financing from infrastructure credit firm Clifford Capital, Singapore's United Overseas Bank and Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for the development of …