Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officers outside a courthouse earlier this year: A second person has now been found guilty under the national security law imposed by Beijing.
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong court hands down second security law conviction

30-year-old Ma Chun-man faces seven-year prison term for slogans and placards

25 October 2021
Changes to Hong Kong's system for choosing its chief executive and lawmakers have further sidelined opposition forces.
Politics

Hong Kong's 'patriotic' electors take seats as public voice fades

Overhaul ensures pro-Beijing leadership; opposition vows to play role on sidelines

22 October 2021
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing expects its new China stock futures contract to become a blockbuster.
Markets

Hong Kong's China stock derivatives seen setting trading record

Mainland futures contract has best start ever for an HKEX futures product

22 October 2021
Ken Hom's unlikely journey from kitchen helper in Chicago's Chinatown to globe-trotting celebrity chef is recounted with wit and humor in his book “My Stir-Fried Life,” which is now reaching Asian readers through translations in Thai and Mandarin.
Life

The 'stir-fried life' of top chef Ken Hom

The man who brought Chinese cooking to UK television marks five-decade career

22 October 2021
A display shows China Evergrande development projects around the country: Work on hundreds of these has been halted as the company falls behind on payments to suppliers and contractors. 
China debt crunch

China Evergrande shares tumble after failure of sale talks

Developer running out of options as default deadline looms on Saturday

21 October 2021
Former Chinese Estates Chairman Joseph Lau, right, and CEO Kimbee Chan, left, recently announced the sale of some of their Evergrande shares.
Property

Evergrande shareholder Chinese Estates looks to go private

Family of billionaire ex-chairman Joseph Lau proposes $244m investor buyout

8 October 2021
Tam Jai plans to expand its Asian store network to 330 outlets from 157 by 2024 with its IPO proceeds. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
IPO

Noodle shop chain Tam Jai slips 8% in Hong Kong debut

Unit of Japan's Toridoll to use $135m in proceeds for international expansion

7 October 2021
Singapore has become a leading venue for arbitration, as popular as London. (Photo courtesy of Maxwell Chambers)
Business trends

Singapore, Hong Kong rise as business-dispute arbitration hubs

Japan poorly positioned as pandemic popularizes alternative settlement mechanism

7 October 2021
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says the government will develop draft legislation against treason and “fake news."
Politics

Hong Kong to build 1m homes near China border to speed integration

Chief Executive Carrie Lam says new zone will be 'international IT hub'

6 October 2021
Fantasia Chairman Pan Jun, center, in 2012: Shares of the Shenzhen-based developer have been suspended from trade since Sept. 29.
China debt crunch

Chinese property developer Fantasia fails to repay bond

S&P declares company in default amid worries about Evergrande

5 October 2021
Among assets Evegrandd would like to sell are shares in Evergrande Property Services, which boasts stronger financials than its parent.
China debt crunch

China Evergrande shares suspended pending 'major' transaction

Property management unit also halted while Hopson says announcement on the way

4 October 2021
JPMorgan Chase is implementing artificial intelligence throughout the company, from fraud detection to customizing its online portal for analyst reports.
Interview

Asian tech talent helps JPMorgan compete: CIO

AI development and blockchain feature prominently in $12bn technology budget

3 October 2021
Fumio Kishida will be voted in as Japan's new leader on Monday.
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Japan's new PM, Hong Kong policy address and Nobel Prizes

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

3 October 2021
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently handed out colorful lunch boxes to its employees to enhance their awareness of environmental issues. (Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Monetary Authority)
Economy

Hong Kong's central bank burnishes green finance credentials

HKMA dishes out lunch boxes as it seeks to raise environmental awareness

3 October 2021
HNA Group -- a web of subsidiaries spun around a core airline business -- has finally recognized the overall size of its liabilities.
China debt crunch

HNA bankruptcy reaches turning point, putting $170bn size on debt

Chinese conglomerate's restructuring expected to conclude in November

1 October 2021
Access to the online June 4th Museum was blocked on Wednesday in Hong Kong. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong internet access blocked to online Tiananmen museum

Authorities issue freeze order for physical memorial hall

29 September 2021
Real estate and construction together account for almost a quarter of DRC Bank’s corporate loan portfolio.
IPO

Bumpy debut mars $1.2bn Hong Kong IPO of DRC Bank

Evergrande worries dampen interest, casting shadow over deal pipeline

29 September 2021
The authorities have cited "doxxing" of police officers and their families as justification for the new law. 
Politics

Hong Kong shrugs off Big Tech's concerns about anti-doxxing law

Lawmakers scheduled to hold first vote on bill on Wednesday

28 September 2021
CNOOC plans to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange amid U.S. sanctions.
Companies

CNOOC plans Shanghai share sale amid U.S. sanctions

Target to raise $5.4 billion follows high oil price and profit surge

27 September 2021
Evergrande Group's Hengchi electric vehicles are on display at the Auto Shanghai show in April. Evergrande's electric car unit has halted plans for a mainland listing.
China debt crunch

Evergrande halts plan for mainland China electric car listing

EV unit was expected to use funds for auto development and working capital

27 September 2021
Richard Tsoi, a former board member of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, at an Alliance meeting on Sept. 25. (Photo provided by the Hong Kong Alliance)
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong Tiananmen Square vigil organizer to disband after 32 years

Leading pro-democracy group dissolves under weight of national security law

26 September 2021
Security guards stand sentry on Friday outside Evergrande's headquarters in Shenzhen where creditors had gathered the week before to demand payment.  
China debt crunch

China Evergrande misses bond payment deadline

Troubled property group has 30 days to catch up before considered in default

24 September 2021
Insurer FWD has filed for an IPO in the U.S. (Source photos by Getty Images)
IPO

Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li's insurance arm gears up for $3bn IPO

FWD releases prospectus for U.S. share offering

24 September 2021
CLP said it would achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Energy

Asian power company CLP vows to drop coal by 2040 in faster transition

Hong Kong-based group says increased use of natural gas will be temporary

23 September 2021
Joseph Lau and wife Kimbie Chan, now chief executive of his company Chinese Estates, seen in 2017. 
China debt crunch

Key Evergrande backer Chinese Estates looks to dump stake

Shares rise 18% despite disclosure by second-biggest shareholder

23 September 2021