1 hour ago Hong Kong congee chain’s closure leaves mainland workers without wages, home

Uncertain times for about 20 imported workers after Ocean Empire Food Shop abruptly closes all seven branches.

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4 h. ago Alibaba, JD.com and ByteDance prepare for 618 shopping festival next week amid price war

Alibaba, JD.com, and ByteDance’s Douyin will start promotions on Tuesday, as e-commerce giants fight for a slice of limited consumer spending.

Economics

4 h. ago Fans of Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse report losses of HK$900,000 over ticket scams

Police say nearly 100 cases of online shopping scams linked to recent ‘Evolution Nic Live’ Kai Tak Stadium shows.

Economics

14 h. ago Auntea Jenny shares jump 68.5% in Hong Kong debut as traders return to city’s IPO frenzy

The shares first changed hands at HK$190.60, a jump of 68.5 per cent from the initial public offering (IPO) price of HK$113.12 when trading began at 9.30am.

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14 h. ago Hong Kong IPOs outshine broader market spurred by inflows from global, Chinese funds

Shares of Chinese bubble-tea chain Auntea Jenny surge as they join growing list of companies with stellar debuts.

Economics

17 h. ago HKMA keeps base rate steady in lockstep with Fed’s defiance of Trump’s push amid trade war

At a press conference after the announcement, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said there was no need to be in a hurry to change US monetary policy.

Politics

17 h. ago HKMA warns of uncertainty after keeping rates unchanged as Fed defies Trump pressure

HKMA says Trump tariffs have increased uncertainty about US inflation and the economic growth outlook.

Events

23 h. ago Goldman Sachs expects China tariffs to drop soon. But the bank still puts the chance of a recession at 45%

Goldman Sachs expects China tariffs to drop soon. But the bank still puts the chance of a recession at 45%  Fortune

Economics

37 h. ago China’s central bank cuts key interest rate amid threat from U.S. tariffs

China’s central bank cuts key interest rate amid threat from U.S. tariffs  MarketWatch

Economics

37 h. ago China Lowers Rates and Makes Bank Lending Easier in Response to Tariffs

China Lowers Rates and Makes Bank Lending Easier in Response to Tariffs  WSJ

Economics

38 h. ago China to cut key rates by 10 points, bank reserve requirement by 50 points in bid to boost economy

China to cut key rates by 10 points, bank reserve requirement by 50 points in bid to boost economy  CNBC

Economics

58 h. ago Thai politician’s cafe photo with tobacco workers behind glass, sparks ‘human zoo’ backlash

Healthcare company executive tries to explain away voyeuristic coffee shop gaffe but online critics are not satisfied.

Politics

3 d. ago Hong Kong restrains local dollar’s rise for second time in 3 days

The city’s de facto central bank stepped in to maintain the peg to the US dollar amid strong capital inflow and rising regional currencies.

Politics

3 d. ago Hong Kong’s 8 online banks set sights on managing wealth after 74% deposits growth

Hong Kong’s digital banks plan to expand wealth management businesses as deposits and loans surge.

Economics

3 d. ago Japan has no plan to threaten US Treasuries sale in trade talks: finance minister

Katsunobu Kato had said Japan’s US Treasury holdings could be a card in trade negotiations, raising its leverage as a massive creditor to US.

Politics

4 d. ago Chinese graduates in UK face bleak prospects amid job crunch: ‘it’s devastating’

Some young Chinese struggling even to secure restaurant work due to Britain’s tough labour market and tightening visa rules.

Politics

4 d. ago Would you give an AI your credit card to go shopping for you? Visa is banking on it

Visa is working on an AI that searches for goods and services and buys them for you, while checking past transactions to send you ads.

Economics

4 d. ago China adds 12,000 coffee shops as thirst among masses grows, Starbucks suffers

A presidential endorsement increases thirst for the drink while aggressive expansion and price competition make it more accessible.

Politics

4 d. ago China adds 12,000 coffee shops as mass appeal grows, Starbucks suffers

China adds 12,000 coffee shops as mass appeal grows, Starbucks suffers  South China Morning Post

Politics

4 d. ago Chinese prankster locks colleague in freezer room, smirking as woman pleads for help

Police called to scene as loud banging heard from inside ice-cold storage unit in bakery shop, woman says she feared for her fate.

Politics