Economy

Hong Kong's skyline from Victoria Peak: Outshined by booming metropolises such as neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong's government and business leaders are eager for more robust economic ties to the mainland.
Belt and Road

Hong Kong hosts Belt and Road expo amid ongoing protests

City walks delicate line between business and politics

12 September 2019
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9 September 2019
Ongoing unrest and uncertainty over Hong Kong's autonomy are threatening the city's status as a global financial hub.
7 September 2019
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6 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks climb on trade talk, China stimulus hopes

Samsung jumps ahead of foldable smartphone launch

5 September 2019
Rebecca Sy, chair of the flight attendants union at Cathay Dragon, who was dismissed by the company is on stage during a rally in Hong Kong on Aug. 28.
Hong Kong protests

I was sacked by Cathay after speaking out about Hong Kong protests

People will not be cowed by Beijing's grip on businesses

3 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall after latest US-China tariffs kick in

Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors rise after August sales data

2 September 2019
Anti-extradition bill protesters use trolleys to stop passengers from entering the security gates during a mass demonstration at Hong Kong International Airport on Aug.13.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong tourist economy suffers as protests rage on

Recessionary fears grow as retailers, hoteliers and airlines suffer from declining arrivals

30 August 2019
Hong Kong's currency peg to the U.S. dollar has long been touted as its secret weapon.
Opinion

Speculators are right: Hong Kong's dollar peg does more harm than good

Hedge funders on the attack must compete with Xi Jinping's resistance

29 August 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities little changed amid global growth worries

Chinese carmakers gain while Tencent and Air China decline

28 August 2019
Protesters clash with police in Hong Kong on Aug. 25. The demonstrations have continued for longer than the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement in 2014.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong economy takes a beating as protests reach 80 days

Asia's financial hub sees just one IPO in August while tourism declines

28 August 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks rebound after Trump softens trade war comments

WH Group, China Communications Construction pace A300 gains

27 August 2019
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26 August 2019
AI startup Megvii is known for its facial recognition technology.
Companies

Chinese AI unicorn Megvii to list in Hong Kong

Company says it will use IPO funds for expansion abroad and acquisitions

26 August 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks tumble after protest clashes and tariff moves

Meituan Dianping reaches new high after posting first quarterly profit

26 August 2019
The G-7 seemed out of its depth on Trump's trade war.
Opinion

US-Japan trade deal is bright spot at chaotic G-7 summit

World seems no closer to avoiding ugly economic shocks in 2020

26 August 2019
Protesters in Hong Kong's financial district in June. The government on Friday said the economy expanded 0.5% in the April to June period from a year earlier. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's Li Ka-shing urges 'no violence' amid weakening economy

Business leaders warn public on protests as city moves toward possible recession

16 August 2019
Lenovo's net profit for the quarter ended June more than doubled to $162 million as gross margins expanded, while revenue grew 5% to $12.5 billion. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Trade war

Lenovo cautions it could raise PC prices if tariffs increase

First-quarter profit more than doubles as margins and market share expand

15 August 2019
Hong Kong's political standoff is rooted in a government attempt to amend an extradition law to ease the transfer of criminal suspects to mainland China. (Getty Images)
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong protests: What's next?

Prominent figures in politics and business look at a scarred city's way forward

15 August 2019
Armed police patrol the departure hall of the airport in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning after the previous night's clashes with protesters.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong airport wins court order to stop protests

Trump tweeted he has intelligence China is moving troops to the city's border

14 August 2019
 The Hong Kong airline said Sino-American trade tensions were partly responsible for a downturn in its cargo business.(Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Nikkei Markets

Cathay flags protests, trade worries as it returns to profit

Carrier to expand low-cost network following takeover of Hong Kong Express

7 August 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slump after Trump escalates trade war

Energy producers skid on oil price drop, while CK Asset drops after earnings

2 August 2019
Pedestrians walk past a Chow Tai Fook store in Hong Kong. The jewelry chain is popular among mainland Chinese visitors.
Retail

Hong Kong protests sap sales for city's retailers

6.7% slump in June blamed on tourism slowdown amid demonstrations

2 August 2019
Standard Chartered on Thursday reported a 10.7% increase in underlying pretax profit for the six months ended June 30 to $12.61 billion.
Finance

StanChart eyes wealthy clients amid trade war, rate cuts

UK lender aims to cater to opportunities from 'reconfiguration' of supply chains

1 August 2019
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31 July 2019