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Attendees walk past the Cop29 logo at the summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 21. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

One Earth Alliance names council members, advisers to drive green initiatives

Hong Kong-based alliance names six to governing council and 21 advisers at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Scandals, membership perks and political overtones: Olympics more than just sport

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Malaysia football boss Kim quits for ‘personal reasons’. Is Hong Kong job next?

China property

China property recovery elusive despite relief, say S&P, Fitch; others see bright spots

Beijing’s most ambitious attempt yet to support China’s slumping property market fails to convince rating agencies S&P Global and Fitch, who expect more pain for the crisis-hit sector.

The photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows property for sale at a real estate agent’s window in Tianjin. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Losada signs Eastern deal to quash Hong Kong head coach speculation

Hong Kong have 10 players with clubs in mainland China, after moves this week for defenders Shinichi Chan and Tsui Wang-kit.

India

India-China trade just keeps growing. New Delhi would rather it didn’t

China reclaiming the No 1 spot as India’s top trading partner last year was an ‘aberration’, Indian analysts say, with the government in Delhi keen to prevent a recurrence.

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Hong Kong society

Explainer | To bring or not to bring meat? That is the question for Hong Kong travellers

Japan bans meat and plant products to prevent diseases and pests, while Singapore allows 5kg of beef, mutton, pork and chicken from designated countries.

People travelling to Taiwan are banned from bringing meat-based products. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Premier League title but loneliness and no contract yet for champions’ top scorer

Lee Man’s Henri Anier says the climate, playing surfaces and separation from his family made for a difficult first season in Hong Kong.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong to play Liechtenstein in city’s first ever football match in Europe

City’s representative team have not played outside Asia since 1992, and last hosted European opposition in 2006, when Croatia visited for a friendly.

Spain

1,500 stranded on cruise in Barcelona over passengers’ visa problems

Authorities say 69 Bolivians are not being allowed to leave the MSC Armony because they lack valid documents to enter the European Union’s border-free Schengen area.

A view of the cruise ship MSC Armony moored in the port of Barcelona, Spain. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Liechtenstein royal family firm says private equity has ‘good future’ in China

LGT Group, the world’s largest royal family-owned private banking and asset management group, sees private equity continuing to be attractive to high-net-worth clients, especially in China.

Prince Maximilian, the chairman and CEO of LGT Group, during the Milken Institute Global Investors’ Symposium in Hong Kong last week. Photo: Bloomberg
European Union

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone

After years of negotiations to join Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone, there is now free access for travellers arriving by air or sea from both countries, marking new step in countries’ integration with the EU.

Banking & finance

Wealth for Good: Hong Kong launches project linking charities with donors

‘Impact Link’, or iLink, underscores Hong Kong’s determination to harness its strengths and resources to drive positive change and to assist family offices in using ‘wealth for good’, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

Fashion

Was après ski fashion the original stealth wealth style?

Nothing screams quiet luxury wealth like a well-attired winter holiday in a mountaintop ski chalet – as A-listers from Princess Diana to Gwyneth Paltrow have known all along

Retro styles are all the rage on and off the slopes this winter as the après ski scene channels icons and looks of the past, such as these from Snowmass, Colorado, in March 1968. Photo: Getty Images
Israel-Gaza war

US, partners announce task force aimed at countering flow of money to Hamas

The task force will enhance sharing of financial intelligence on terrorist-financing related matters and will discuss best practices and opportunities for additional actions, the US Treasury Department said.

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Residential buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes at Khan Younis refugee camp in southern Gaza on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Tourism

How do countries around the world mark their national days? A look at 10

In the United States, fireworks and hot dogs mark July 4 – and so does the launching of cars off a cliff. Which country invites its entire population to a royal garden party on its national day? Find out.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong to allow Qatar, UAE lenders to advise on local banking sector

Hong Kong is set to allow banks from Qatar, the UAE and Liechtenstein to advise on industry issues in the city, a step that will enhance collaboration especially between Hong Kong and the Middle East.

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Digital currencies

Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy after US SEC accusation

Bittrex filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, where it ceased operations on April 30, saying it would not impact global operations.

Souvenir tokens representing cryptocurrency bitcoin plunged into water in this illustration taken May 17, 2022. Photo: Reuters
France

UN nations slam France over racism, police violence

Several UN nations – including Russia, Venezuela, Iran – raised concern over police violence in France amid protests of new law that raises pension age from 62 to 64.

Royalty

15 of Princess Diana’s most chic winter fashion, from plaid to berets

From glamorous coats to white winter gowns, we look back at Princess Diana’s most fashionable cold-weather outfits during her life in the limelight

Coronavirus China

EU nations to phase out Covid-19 curbs on travellers from China

Pre-departure and random testing requirements imposed on January 4 will be lifted after decision by health experts from the bloc.

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More than a dozen countries imposed restrictions on travellers from China amid a surge in cases after Beijing ended its zero-Covid policy in December. Photo: Kyodo
Chinese Super League

Hong Kong boss Andersen backs city’s top sides joining Chinese Super League

Norwegian thinks Kitchee, Eastern and Lee Man already have what it takes to compete against mainland counterparts and move could help raise ‘low standard’ of game in the city.

Hong Kong national football team head coach Jorn Andersen at the Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Diplomacy

Exclusive | Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He to attend Davos next week, sources say

It will be the first time a top Chinese leader has travelled to the World Economic Forum meeting since the pandemic began.

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Art

POST EDIT: Inside Hong Kong Palace Museum’s first special exhibition

The ‘Odysseys of Art: Masterpieces Collected by the Princes of Liechtenstein’ exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum offers visitors a rare window into a priceless collection.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to begin trade agreement talks with Peru in first win at Apec forum

Commerce secretary touts ‘mutual benefits’ of deal that would add to city’s eight free-trade agreements already in place.

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Algernon Yau says the deal ‘will bring mutual benefits to our two economies’. Photo: Handout
Switzerland Business Report 2022

Independence, mutual trust and care at the heart of Treuco advisory services

Through highly skilled experts, Treuco offers comprehensive advice and solutions in international trust and corporate services, taxes, law and asset management

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Switzerland Business Report 2022

Kaiser Partner’s holistic wealth planning helps clients sleep well at night

With a century of experience in wealth advisory, fiduciary and reporting services, Kaiser Partner complements care for its clients with top-notch technical expertise

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United Nations

US agenda for UN Security Council includes digital tech and isolating Russia

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses the priorities for Washington as it assumes the council leadership for a month and pressure builds to limit the war and its collateral damage.

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Liechtenstein
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Liechtenstein. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Vaduz
Head of State
Prince Hans-Adam II
Head of Government
Prime Minister Daniel Risch
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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