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US-funded Radio Free Asia Shuts Down Hong Kong Bureau Amid Safety Concerns Over New Security Law
US-funded Radio Free Asia closed its Hong Kong bureau due to safety concerns from the new national security law.
Hong Kong to Host CoinDesk Consensus as It Bids to Become a Crypto Hub
CoinDesk will hold a consensus in Hong Kong, showcasing the region's progress as a digital asset hub despite regulatory lag in certain areas.
JPMorgan Chase Reportedly Plans to Outsource $500 Billion Custody Business in Hong Kong, Taiwan
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly planning to outsource its local custody business operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
India Dethrones Hong Kong as the World’s 7th Largest Stock Market
India has taken the spot of Hong Kong as the world's seventh-largest stock market. India has taken the spot of Hong Kong as the world's seventh-largest stock market, marking a significant shift in global financial standings.
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McDonald’s is planning to extend its fast food empire to Asia by opening additional restaurants in Hong Kong, South Korea and China. It is also seeking strategic partnership in Japan and Taiwan.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang to deliver annual fiscal budget. Hong Kong is predicted to announce surplus while still holding on to conventional approach.
Hong Kong Disneyland reported its first loss since 2012. Fewer tourists had come to visit the resort and theme park, with the biggest decline from Chinese tourists. China’s economic slowdown, along with political instability and the emergence of Shanghai Disneyland is believed to have affected the Chinese tourists.
The rise of oil prices had brought positive growth to most of the Asian markets, except for Japan. On the other hand, European market had seen a drop. The oil prices increased overnight due to speculations that U.S Federal Reserve would possibly decide not to increase interest rates throughout 2016.
The Shanghai Disneyland's ticket prices would be 20 percent cheaper than Hong Kong Disneyland at 539 yuan, even though the Shanghai's area would be much larger. After being constructed for more than six years, the park would be ready to open for public this summer with possible further expansion.
Hong Kong has been one of the main traders of elephant ivory. The government is about to change that, a move praised by activists and environmentalists.
In the face of declining home prices, as evident from the last quarter, the chairman of Hang Lung Group, Hong Kong's leading developer, expressed that the city property market is now more robust than it has ever been in the last 25 years.
Hong Kong dollar dropped to four-year low against US dollar and continue to dive. Its continuous plunge lead to the biggest weekly loss for more than a decade.
Hong Kong's largest telecommunications company, PCCW, launched its new Viu streaming service, which offers the latest Korean dramas.
Hong Kong's international financial hub is reeling under pressure as the world's largest and second largest economies are impacting it more in a negative way.