Beijing’s recent investigation into three brokerages – Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge – was partly driven by concerns over foreign exchange “leakage” and the need to protect mainland China’s vast base of retail investors, Hong Kong’s finance chief has said. At a closed-door C-suite round table organised by the South China Morning Post…
Hong Kong begins a five-day long weekend break for the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays from Friday to Tuesday, with authorities expecting busy inbound and outbound travel during the period. Mainland China marks the festival, also known as tomb-sweeping day, between Friday and Sunday. For Hongkongers remaining in the city and visitors from the…
Venise Chan Wing-yau has said that Hong Kong’s recent march to the Pickleball World Cup final in the United States was another step towards Asian talent ruling the sport. Former city tennis No 1 Chan has been one of the pioneers of pickleball’s growth in Hong Kong after she was introduced to the sport at…
For many bourses in Asia’s emerging markets, a lack of liquidity and weak regulatory frameworks remain challenges. (Nikkei montage/Source Photo by Akira Kodaka) Trading Asia From Singapore to India, bourses eye measures to attract foreign investors and startup IPOs JADA NAGUMO October 13, 2025 06:00 JST Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A crunchy, tangy side dish from Korea might be the key to lowering blood pressure and improving health – but there’s a catch. Kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish with a history that goes back centuries, is enjoyed alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner in Korea. Its flavor comes…
The benchmark Hang Seng index surpassed the 27,000 mark for the first time since July 2021, before edging down 0.18% by midday. (EPA Images pic) HONG KONG: China stocks extended gains to touch another 10-year high today, as domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chip-related developments and a report that local tech giants were banned from buying…
Looking for something to do this Women’s Day? Why not join Tang restaurant for a celebration of fashion, elegance and feminine power in partnership with Möet & Chandon and NARS. In the spirit of empowerment and luxury, the event will feature an exclusive fashion showcase by acclaimed South African designer Kat van Duinen, presenting her…
LONDON, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore holds the crown as the world’s most powerful passport, with visa-free access to 193 destinations out of 227 globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index . The index is powered by exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ranks all the world’s passports…