HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom, CEO Elhedery says

HSBC, the largest bank in Hong Kong with 6.2 million customers, will invest heavily in wealth management and technology in the city, using it as a base to tap the fast-growing markets in Asia, according to group CEO Georges Elhedery. “Hong Kong is on track …

Hong Kong Sevens: 5 things we learned from another incredible weekend of rugby

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is over for another year, and what a weekend it was – an incredible coming-out party for the tournament’s new home and a thrilling three days of rugby. Argentina’s men won for the first time, and New Zealand’s women for …

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

The city’s new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium hosted its first Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament at the weekend and, despite some teething issues, fans marvelled at the event, describing the atmosphere as “magical”. The three-day Sevens, which ended on Sunday …

Freezing of accounts to tackle cybercrime in Hong Kong welcome if done right

Scams can happen in the blink of an eye as cybercriminals race to move stolen money before victims, banks and law enforcement can react. Hong Kong’s efforts to speed up procedures for freezing accounts linked to fraud should be welcomed, as long as the new …

Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Up to 60 per cent of the landslides that occur on Hong Kong’s private slopes every year are related to poor maintenance, authorities have found, urging owners to take action amid the impact of climate change. Government experts said slopes would be …

Hong Kong stocks retreat to 4-month low as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs draw near

Hong Kong stocks slid to a four-month low on Monday as investor worries about US President Donald Trump’s coming reciprocal tariffs outweighed the positive impact of an official report showing an expansion in China’s manufacturing industry and Beijing’s …

EV makers help to supercharge Hong Kong

Sparks of optimism about Hong Kong’s electric vehicle (EV) market have been flying amid developments that have less to do with the cars than the systems for charging them. The city must plug into ways to develop charger and battery technology if it hopes …

Luxury frenzy: rich buyers keep scoring high-end Hong Kong homes at stunning discounts

Celebrities, tycoons and other wealthy investors have been snapping up luxury homes in Hong Kong on the cheap, as the prices of these exclusive abodes have plunged by as much as 45 per cent from their peaks amid high interest rates. A surge in discount …

Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

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