Chan further pointed out that Hong Kong still retains its distinctive advantages under "one country, two systems," including a world-class financial system and professional services prowess. He also cited the free flow of information, talent, capital and goods, the rule of law, a level playing field, a low and simple tax regime, and deep market liquidity. … [Read more...] about Finance chief hopeful of Hong Kong’s economic recovery in second half of 2021
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HSBC and StanChart voice support for China’s Hong Kong security law
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Report: Hong Kong Protest Leader Joshua Wong’s Family Flees to Australia
Australia offered thousands of Hongkongers “safe haven visas,” or pathways to permanent residency, last summer in response to the city’s national security law, which stripped Hong Kong of its limited civil liberties. Wong told the Australian Financial Review in July 2020 that he welcomed the country’s offer. … [Read more...] about Report: Hong Kong Protest Leader Joshua Wong’s Family Flees to Australia
Smithfield Divorce Hong Kong is increasing its team in anticipation of the surge in demand for family dispute solutions
Demand for family dispute solutions has increased dramatically as a result of the epidemic and the economic climate. In spite of the recent turmoil in Hong Kong, Smithfield is moving forward to expand and add more than 10 staff members to its team to enhance its efficiency in the area of civil and family dispute resolution. … [Read more...] about Smithfield Divorce Hong Kong is increasing its team in anticipation of the surge in demand for family dispute solutions
Hong Kong’s jobless rate hits 16-year high
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 6.3 percent in the September-November period to 6.6 percent in the October-December period, the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said in a press release. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s jobless rate hits 16-year high