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07.03.26 - 09:27
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Jimmy Lai in Hongkong in Haft: "Es ist offensichtlich ein Todesurteil" (N-TV)
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Seit Ende 2020 sitzt Jimmy Lai in einem Gefängnis in Hongkong, im Februar verurteilt ein Gericht den Verleger mit britischem Pass zu 20 Jahren Haft. Sein Sohn Sebastien kämpft für die Freilassung. Im Interview spricht er über Europas Umgang mit China, Trump - und was ihm Hoffnung macht....
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07.03.26 - 04:06
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As the world′s wealthy relocate, rewriting the property map, will Hong Kong win out? (SCMP)
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From Sydney to Hong Kong, wealth migration is reshaping the global super-luxury property market as activity picks up after two subdued years – though the dominance of relative newcomer Dubai is now being tested by the war in the Middle East.
In Sydney, Peter Li, general manager at Plus Agency, said commission revenues on super-luxury homes had risen about 20 per cent from a year earlier. The firm, which handles more than US$300 million in annual sales, has hired six new staff members since......
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06.03.26 - 04:54
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Economists Raise Hong Kong 2026 Growth View on Budget Support (Bloomberg)
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Hong Kong's economic growth for this year is expected to be higher than previously forecast, supported by improving financial activity and expansionary measures in the government's Feb. 25 budget, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey conducted March 2-5....
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06.03.26 - 03:12
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Hong Kong stocks on track for steepest weekly slump in 4 months on US-Iran war (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks headed for their worst weekly performance in four months as the US-Iran war stoked stagflation fears and dampened investor sentiment.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 per cent to 25,401.25 as of 9.45am local time on Friday. For the week, the benchmark has declined 4.6 per cent, putting it on course for its steepest decline for the five-day period since November 21. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.3 per cent.
On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slid 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai......
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06.03.26 - 00:36
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Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties, ′two sessions′ delegates urge (SCMP)
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Hong Kong can reinforce its role as an international financial centre by deepening integration with mainland capital markets and expanding cross-border investment channels, financial industry leaders said on Thursday during China's annual “two sessions”.
Stronger collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland exchanges would enhance the resilience of the mainland's financial system while supporting the internationalisation of the yuan, said Tan Yueheng, permanent honorary president of the Chinese......
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05.03.26 - 14:36
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Hongkong Land FY25 Underlying Profit Declines (AFX)
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BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX) reported fiscal 2025 profit attributable to shareholders of $1.26 billion compared to a loss of $1.39 billion, prior year. Profit ......
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05.03.26 - 12:00
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China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says (SCMP)
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Mainland China and Hong Kong should ease listing rules for biotechnology companies and lower takeover thresholds for listed firms to capitalise on renewed foreign interest in the healthcare sector, venture capitalist Nisa Leung said.
“Besides artificial intelligence, Premier Li Qiang also highlighted biomedicine in the 'two sessions' annual government work report,” said Leung, a former managing partner at Qiming Venture Partners, speaking in a sideline interview during China's annual meetings of......
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05.03.26 - 09:36
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Hong Kong banks face limited Middle East risk but tensions cloud expansion plans (SCMP)
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Hong Kong lenders have only “insignificant” exposure to the Middle East, the city's banking regulator said, although analysts expect escalating tensions in the region could slow local banks' expansion plans in the near term.
“The exposures of the Hong Kong banking sector to the Middle East are insignificant,” a spokeswoman for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said in response to an inquiry from the South China Morning Post.
“The HKMA does not comment on market rumours,” she added,......
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05.03.26 - 07:42
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Global investors revisit Hong Kong property stocks as housing market recovery gathers pace (SCMP)
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The recovery in Hong Kong's property market has begun attracting overseas investors back to the sector, with the Hang Seng Properties Index rising more than 20 per cent this year.
International investors, who have had limited exposure to Hong Kong property stocks over the past two to three years, had begun revisiting the sector and adding positions since the start of 2026, according to Citi.
At a recent global investor conference hosted by the US bank, participants said they were showing greater......
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05.03.26 - 07:36
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Beyond banking: how UOB Hong Kong supports growth across Asia (SCMP)
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For companies expanding beyond their home markets, growth across Asia rarely follows a straight line. Regulations vary, supply chains stretch across borders and capital needs evolve with shifting currencies.
Hong Kong plays a critical role in simplifying this journey. Its connectivity to mainland China and its role as an international financial and trading centre make the city a natural command point for regional expansion.
This is the space in which UOB Hong Kong operates. As the bank enters......
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05.03.26 - 03:12
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Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Thursday alongside other Asian markets from recent sell-offs triggered by surging oil prices, buoyed by robust economic data and the opening of China's annual “two sessions” meeting.
The Hang Seng Index rose 1.2 per cent to 25,561.14 as of 9.38am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.5 per cent.
South Korea's Kospi led the gains in the Asia-Pacific......
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05.03.26 - 01:36
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Hong Kong seen as haven for gold and family offices as conflict raises risks for Dubai (SCMP)
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Escalating tensions in the Middle East could strengthen Hong Kong's ambitions to become a global family office hub and gold trading centre, as wealthy investors reconsider their exposure to the region, industry figures say.
“The war in the Middle East could benefit Hong Kong because wealthy individuals in the region may want to move part of their investments outside the conflict zone,” said Kenny Tang Sing-hing, chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional......
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