China has served up new economic support measures for Hong Kong coinciding with the 27th anniversary of the city's handover from the U.K. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

China charms Hong Kong with economic boosts, from pandas to visas

Chief Executive John Lee urges city to 'capitalize' on what Beijing offers

2 July 2024
Emily Lau Wai-hing, a former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker, speaks with Nikkei Asia in the run-up to the 27th anniversary of the handover from the U.K. to China. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Interview

Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover

Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws

1 July 2024
A public housing complex in Hong Kong.
Caixin

Hong Kong's talent pass program drives up housing rents

While professionals from outside bolster rents, house prices are falling again

30 June 2024
The Beijing skyline. Sino-Ocean Group Holding has become the latest mainland Chinese property developer to face a liquidation petition.
China debt crunch

Chinese developer Sino-Ocean hit with liquidation petition by U.S. bank

Market watchers expect more consolidation despite Beijing's industry rescue effort

28 June 2024
According to LSEG data, the largest IPO on Asian markets so far this year, excluding India, has been Chinese bubble tea maker Sichuan Baicha Baidao. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
IPO

Asia's IPO market trails U.S. and Europe as proceeds plunge 73%

India tops global listings in first half of year, buoyed by strong economy

28 June 2024
Over 140,000 Hong Kongers who hold the British National Overseas passport can vote in general elections on July 4. (Source photos by Reuters and Ken Kobayashi)
Politics

Hong Kongers hold key to some seats in U.K. election

New BNO arrivals courted by British politicians as community grows

28 June 2024
Segantii, a hedge fund facing accusations of insider trading in Hong Kong, had $4.8 billion in assets under management as of March, and 151 employees. (Source Photos by Echo Wong and Reuters)
Markets

'Block trade king' goes to court in Hong Kong: 5 things to know

Hedge fund Segantii reportedly shutting down, faces insider trading claim

28 June 2024
Some Hong Kong-listed companies are opting for financing in yuan in pursuit of lower interest rates.
Currencies

Hong Kong-listed companies slash dollar borrowings in favor of yuan

Snack maker Want Want China cuts greenback funding by over 90% for lower rates

27 June 2024
Hong Kong Disneyland has been struggling under competition from theme parks in mainland China.
Travel & Leisure

Hong Kong Disney poised for 1st profit in decade on 'Frozen' bump

Park buoyed by recovery of international visitors, especially from Southeast Asia

26 June 2024
Fosun International, one of China's biggest listed conglomerates, includes companies conducting operations from retail to real estate.
Companies

China's Fosun to buy out remaining shares of Henlius Biotech

Conglomerate's deal values Hong Kong-listed drugmaker at $1.7bn

25 June 2024
Apartment buildings in Beijing. Midea Real Estate Holding plans to spin off its residential property business, amid a protracted crisis in the Chinese sector. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
China debt crunch

China's Midea Real Estate shares soar on property development spinoff

Distressed developer Kaisa warned against further adjournment in wind-up case

24 June 2024
The Hong Kong Exchange is in an IPO slump, part of a wider "winter" in Chinese stock listings and venture capital funding. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
IPO

China in venture capital winter, 'worst' IPO exit market in decades

Chill spurs companies and investors to look overseas for opportunities

23 June 2024
Wealth management executives see Hong Kong overtaking Switzerland in the sector in the coming years. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Wealth Management

Partners Group opens Hong Kong office as Swiss swoop in for Chinese cash

Senior exec acknowledges city poised to overtake Switzerland in wealth management

21 June 2024
Nikkei Asia Editor-in-Chief Shin Nakayama, left, and Jui Chakravorty, special projects editor, center, receive the prize for explanatory reporting at the SOPA awards in Hong Kong on June 20. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Announcements

Nikkei Asia wins top honors at region's leading journalism awards

Publication recognized for explanatory reporting on hydropolitics

21 June 2024
Hong Kong and Singapore have been competing to attract wealthy investors in recent years. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP) 
Wealth Management

Singapore loses China's rich to Hong Kong in family office rush

Tough scrutiny, 'backlog' temporarily push some wealthy Chinese to rival hub

20 June 2024
A typhoon approaches Hong Kong in September 2023. The city's stock exchange will end its decadeslong practice of closing during such storms.
Markets

Hong Kong to keep stock market open when typhoons hit

Change aims to boost competitiveness; some wonder if infrastructure is up to task

18 June 2024
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal has lost two "undisputed superstars" of the world of international commercial disputes.
Opinion

Acclaimed judges aren't alone in giving up on Hong Kong courts

Companies are increasingly turning to alternative hubs for commercial disputes

17 June 2024
Hong Kong is pulling out all the stops to make itself a destination for tech companies, from direct investments to courting international contestants for a startup "elevator pitch" competition held at the city's International Financial Centre, at right. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Technology

Hong Kong's AI bet through Temasek-style fund signals strategic shift

City steps up comprehensive effort to transform into tech hub in tense times

17 June 2024
QuantumPharm, a Chinese AI-driven drug research company known as XtalPi and backed by Tencent, lists in Hong Kong on June 13. (Photo by Peggy Ye)
IPO

AI drug researcher XtalPi lists in Hong Kong amid U.S.-China rivalry

Exchange pins high hopes on first IPO under rule designed to woo innovative startups

13 June 2024
The Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. A British judge has followed his recent resignation from the court with sharp criticism of what he sees as the erosion of judicial independence, sparking a war of words with the government. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong fires back after U.K. judge warns of 'totalitarian' turn

Chief Executive John Lee accuses Britain of 'weaponizing' judicial influence

11 June 2024
A woman walks past an Evergrande development in Beijing in September 2023.
Hong Kong security law

Evergrande audit critic GMT says China research trips now too risky

Analysts feel 'like frogs being boiled' as state secrets and other laws sow doubt

8 June 2024
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal. Two more judges have tendered their resignations amid concerns over political freedom in the city. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong 'political situation' further shrinks top court's bench

Two U.K. judges quit, bringing resignations under national security law to five

7 June 2024
Noted economist Stephen Roach has caused a stir in Hong Kong with his bleak assessment of the city's present and future. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images) 
Hong Kong security law

Stephen Roach vs. Hong Kong government: Is the city 'over'?

Debate rekindled as economist pays first visit since declaring end of glory days

6 June 2024
The Goddess of Democracy statue goes up in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, on May 29, 1989. A replica of the statue would later stand in Hong Kong. Another replica appeared in Tokyo on June 3. 
China up close

Analysis: A new generation of Chinese democracy seekers gathers in Tokyo

'Goddess of Democracy' comes to Japan to mark 35th Tiananmen anniversary

6 June 2024
Hong Kong's Central financial district. Geopolitical tensions between China and the West loom over the city, but some banking institutions see an opportunity. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Finance

Singaporean, Swiss banks target Hong Kong as rivals feel geopolitical chill

Hiring picks up as OCBC chief says clients turning to them over 'Western counterparts'

5 June 2024