Hong Kong

A couple in Hong Kong looks across the mainland border at the skyscrapers of Shenzhen in June 2022. Visitor traffic from Hong Kong to Shenzhen now far exceeds movement in the other direction.
Economy

Weekends in Shenzhen: Hong Kong economy hit by neighbor's growing allure

Financial hub's retailers 'worried' as their customers flock to mainland instead

9 December 2023
Motorists cross an intersection along an Evergrande housing complex in Beijing, China, 31 October 2023.
China debt crunch

On topic: Will China's sprawling debt problem worsen?

A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic

9 December 2023
Hong Kong's property market continues to struggle as interest rates rise and capital flees in search of safer investments.
Caixin

Will Hong Kong's tax tweaks end its real estate slump?

Mainland Chinese hesitant to buy property in regional financial hub

8 December 2023
Legal experts say the new ordinance on reciprocal enforcement could boost Hong Kong's role as a center for resolving cross-border disputes. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Finance

Hong Kong's new move to enforce mainland court orders raises concerns

Ordinance dealing with rulings in civil and commercial cases takes effect in January

8 December 2023
China's CATL is confident its partnership with Ford Motor at an EV battery plant in Michigan will not be affected by new White House regulations on 'foreign entities of concern.'
Technology

CATL says Ford project on track despite new U.S. battery rules

Chinese EV battery maker confident its technology will be used at Michigan plant

7 December 2023
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has come under harsh criticism from authorities since she revealed that she left for Canada. (Photo by Kei Higuchi)
Hong Kong security law

Agnes Chow 'will be pursued for life,' Hong Kong chief executive vows

John Lee labels pro-democracy activist who left for Canada a 'liar' and 'hypocrite'

5 December 2023
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow: "Maybe I won't return for the rest of my life." (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Hong Kong security law

Agnes Chow departure 'challenges rule of law,' Hong Kong police say

After moving to Canada, democracy activist says she may never return home

4 December 2023
The Hong Kong High Court declared an adjournment in China Evergrande Group's winding-up petition hearing once again on Dec. 4.
China debt crunch

China Evergrande's offshore winding-up case adjourned yet again

Creditors say move is a surprise as Hong Kong court sets next hearing for Jan. 29

4 December 2023
The number of IPOs in Mumbai is expected to rise 45% this year, and new listings in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong to fall by around 30%. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Kenji Kawase)
Market Spotlight

Mumbai leads world in number of IPOs as new China listings fall

Hong Kong's equity fundraising proceeds drop below India's in sign of waning appeal

4 December 2023
Cleaners work to prevent bedbugs at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on Nov. 17.
Travel & Leisure

Bedbugs threaten to bite Asia's post-COVID travel recovery

Scares in South Korea, Hong Kong and elsewhere are manageable, experts say

3 December 2023
A China Evergrande Group development in Danzhou, Hainan province, China. The property group faces a potential liquidation order by Hong Kong's High Court.
Your Week in Asia

Altman at Vingroup event, India rates, Evergrande wind-up hearing

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

3 December 2023
CCTV cameras above the "Democracy Wall" at the University of Hong Kong in 2021: Some liberal-minded academics are exiting the city.
Opinion

Hong Kong and China scholars and students need to be heard

Foreign universities and governments have to protect free expression of views

3 December 2023
While friends of reporter Minnie Chan are concerned she is missing, her employer, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post said she is handling a "private matter" and is "safe." (Photo by Kenji Kawase) 
Politics

Hong Kong journalist 'missing' during trip to China

Family have told SCMP that Minnie Chan is safe, dealing with a private matter

1 December 2023
A new exchange-traded fund that tracks Saudi equities listed in Hong Kong on Nov. 29. (Photo by Echo Wong)
Markets

Middle East funds prop up Hong Kong market as others retreat

Saudi-focused ETF lists in territory as China's ties with Arab economies grow

29 November 2023
MTR's overseas operations contributed 55% to its total revenue in 2022, when it reported a loss. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Transportation

Hong Kong's MTR to partially exit Swedish train operation

Company relies more on real estate as its overseas and local rail businesses suffer

25 November 2023
Cathay Pacific expects to turn a profit in 2023 for the first time since before COVID-19. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Transportation

Cathay Pacific to add 5,000 workers in 2024 as demand recovers

Airline rushes to restore capacity by hiring pilots, cabin crew and ground staff

25 November 2023
China's legal industry has matured over the past decade, with the number of legal professionals growing its global standing rising.
Business trends

Chinese law firms on the rise due to geopolitics and slowing economy

Some state-owned companies are switching to local legal services amid tensions

21 November 2023
Hong Kong's financial authorities have gone into overdrive to prop up the value of the Hong Kong dollar.
Currencies

Hong Kong staunchly defends dollar peg even as property market falters

Authority steps in 49 times against short sellers in system out of sync with economy

17 November 2023
Hong Kong startup Kamakura Foods’ founding CEO, Jason Chen (center), executive chef Manabu Oikawa (left) and head of engineering Stephen Chan are making a foray into the bento market in Japan. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Startups

Hong Kong food tech startup challenges Japanese bento market

Former Sony chip designer tries to make changes in lunch via tech

16 November 2023
DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer speaks at the opening of its expanded global hub in Hong Kong on Nov. 14. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Transportation

DHL bullish on Asian expansion despite supply chain cracks

CEO acknowledges geopolitics in play, but 'not pessimistic' on the future

14 November 2023
The Henderson, a roughly 190-meter tall tower in Hong Kong's Central business district, was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
Property

Opening of new Hong Kong landmark marred by weak office demand

Half of The Henderson still empty as it nears completion, developer says

9 November 2023
Leaders from Invesco, Fidelity International, Capital Group and BlackRock attend the annual Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit  in Hong Kong on Nov. 8. (Photo by Echo Wong)
Finance

Hong Kong's flagship banking summit largely muted on China market

Over 350 participants join the conference as global executives seek mainland hints

8 November 2023
Joshua Wong testifies during a hearing before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China on Sept. 17, 2019 in Washington.
Hong Kong security law

U.S. refused to help Joshua Wong flee Hong Kong, sources say

Lack of support before security law enactment resulted in jail for democracy activist

8 November 2023
Ambassadors for the Gay Games in Hong Kong 2023 pose at a news conference in the city on March 28.
Gender

Asia's first Gay Games tests Hong Kong's global status

Rights groups raise safety concerns in wake of national security law

3 November 2023
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said Oct. 25 that the "root causes of the chaos" in the city have yet to be eliminated.
Politics

Hong Kong local elections to freeze out pro-democracy opposition

Nomination hurdles in effect limit district seats to China-supporting 'patriots'

2 November 2023