China debt crunch
Evergrande asks to resume share trading on Hong Kong bourse
Chinese property developer says it 'adequately' fulfilled exchange guidance
Hong Kong
DealStreetAsia
Hong Kong-listed real estate manager ESR raises $2bn
Company to pour 80% into new economy sector despite weak global fundraising
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong court allows government appeal to ban protest song
Injunction request to be reexamined due to 'importance of national security'
Transportation
Cathay Pacific on recovery track but Chinese rivals loom
Hong Kong's flagship carrier fights to maintain global hub model
China debt crunch
Evergrande unit probed by Chinese securities watchdog
Unspecified allegations refer to a breach in disclosure rules
Society
Hong Kong population returns to growth with post-pandemic influx
Eased COVID measures, talent recruitment efforts help reverse decline
DealStreetAsia
Landmark Family Office sets up global headquarters in Hong Kong
Move comes after local government rolls out incentives in March
Economy
Hong Kong economic growth slows to 1.5% in Q2, gradual recovery seen
Government fine-tunes forecast for this year to 4.0% to 5.0%, from 3.5-5.5%
Telecommunication
Chinese state telecom carriers seek new growth via cloud services
China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom continue to raise dividends
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong government rebukes judiciary over protest song ban
Spat over free speech could damage business perceptions of legal system
Transportation
Cathay labor crunch 'won't go away' despite sharp turnaround: CEO
Carrier aims to buy back all preference shares from government within a year
The Big Story
Coastal towns brace for Fukushima water release, from Japan to Jeju
Distrust of TEPCO and fear for small businesses fuel anxiety, despite IAEA approval
Finance
UBS shuffles bank bosses in bid to better compete with Wall Street
Around 80% of Hong Kong-based investment banking staff at Credit Suisse will be laid off
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong makes new bid to ban protest song after legal setback
'Glory to Hong Kong' was widely sung during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2019
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong approves first retail cryptocurrency exchanges
The exchanges widen clientele as city positions itself as a crypto hub
Companies
Peninsula Hotels' Myanmar project to resume depending on 'economics:' CEO
Recovery of tourist travel to China slowed by 'geopolitical tensions'
International relations
Russian companies move legal battles to Hong Kong courts
Neutral jurisdiction with common law system attracts sanctions-hit businesses
Opinion
Hong Kong must choose between its economic and security goals
Judge's decision on protest anthem puts ball back in government's court
Markets
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risks when listing
Country-specific clause dropped, but disclosure obligations remain
Economy
Hong Kong quarterly GDP growth slows on sluggish global economy
Q2's 1.5% pace follows revised 2.9% in the previous quarter
Startups
Ex-Alibaba exec's fund bets big on 'golden era' of ASEAN fintech
01Fintech says ready to offer money, expertise to foster unicorns
International relations
U.S. bars Hong Kong leader from APEC summit
Beijing hits back against 'unreasonable sanctions' targeting John Lee
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong court refuses injunction to ban protest anthem
High Court emphasizes duty to protect human rights along with national security
DealStreetAsia
Hong Kong's Isola Capital to launch up to $400m fund in Q3
Vehicle betting big on private equity in aim to generate high returns
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's security law puts damper on annual book fair
Some publishers struggle for survival in new political climate