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
Economy
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
Economy
Hong Kong Q3 GDP grows 4.1%, but full-year forecast cut
Inbound tourism and consumer spending key to 2023 outlook
Property
Opening of new Hong Kong landmark marred by weak office demand
Half of The Henderson still empty as it nears completion, developer says
Your Week in Asia
BOJ policy meeting, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Australia PM visits China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Hong Kong announces steps to boost growth and restore global status
Government to cut property and stock stamp duties, Lee says in annual address
Society
Hong Kong's night markets fade along with its freedoms
Some fear government crackdowns have robbed city of what made it great
Business trends
Law firm layoffs rise in Hong Kong as China business slows
Beijing's focus on security curbs dealmaking, with less work for lawyers
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Hong Kong security law
Singapore replaces Hong Kong as world's freest economy
Bias in Chinese legal system cited as reason for former British colony's fall
Cryptocurrencies
Six arrested in Hong Kong in JPEX crypto fraud investigation
Police say at least $128m in virtual assets and 1,400 users likely involved
Natural disasters
Hong Kong, Shenzhen deluged by heaviest rain on record
More than 200 mm of precipitation brings chaos to business, transport links
Property
Hong Kong REITs down 26% this year as investors exit China
Office vacancies and higher interest rates weigh on market
Natural disasters
Hong Kong brought to halt by Super Typhoon Saola
Saola expected to be strongest storm in five years to hit southern China
Economy
China growth survey lifts forecast to 5.5% as stimulus hope swells
Recent disappointment over recovery fuels expectations for policy support
Trade
Hong Kong threatens Fukushima seafood ban after water discharge
Blacklist by 2nd-biggest importer would deal a blow to Japan
Finance
China debuts Swap Connect program for onshore bond hedging
Foreign access via Hong Kong aims to curb outflows and boost market liquidity
Transportation
Death of Hong Kong ferry captain suggests severity of labor shortage
Understaffed businesses fail to keep up with blitz of mainland China tourists
The Big Story
HSBC battles shareholder revolt as breakup vote looms
Bank’s balancing act between U.K. and China appears increasingly untenable
Business Spotlight
How business-friendly Hong Kong became a hub of Russian chip trade
Ease of setting up companies makes dodging sanctions easier, experts say
Economy
China economists expect 5.4% GDP growth in 2023: survey
Outlook upgraded on consumption recovery, exceeding Beijing's 5% target
Business trends
China art market slumps on virus curbs, falling wealth: report
Hong Kong, mainland sales drop 14% in 2022 to $11.2bn as U.K. overtakes China
Asia Insight
China's new power structure tightens grip on data, tech, finance
State and CCP overhaul aims to counter U.S., boost economy, curb dissent
Politics
Hong Kong seeks to claw back reputation with busy month of events
Mask mandate dropped, government 'desperate' to return to global stage with shows
Currencies
Hong Kong dollar doldrums renew doubts over U.S. peg
Carry trades exploiting yield gap puts pressure on the currency