Why are so many of the city's institutions, such as the Star Ferry, and old buildings in the city green? Because it was cheap. ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s $200 billion Chinese fintech firm Ant Group just got the green-light from China for its monster IPO this month. Here’s how the company went from an ant-sized startup …
China's Ant Group was named for the small insect because it serves "the little guys." Now, its IPO could overtake the world's most established banks. ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Cannonball Coming! Updated Ant Group Hong Kong Filing Review
Who owns Ant Group? How large is the IPO? Hangzhou Junhan and Hangzhou Junao hold 29.86% and 20.66 (50.52%) of total shares. Those entities are owned by Hangzhou Junao, of which Jack Ma owns 34% along ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1m people could come to UK from Hong Kong within five years – official estimate
From January 2021, those with British national (overseas) status can apply for new visa ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong summons German consul in friction over asylum case
Germany's consul general to Hong Kong was brought in for talks, following reports Berlin had granted asylum to a student who faced prosecution for demonstrating against the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s Iconic Hong Kong Lions Make Return
The two bronze lion statues standing guard outside HSBC Holdings Plc’s main office in Hong Kong that were damaged and defaced during tumultuous protests at the start of this year have made their ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s iconic lions, Stephen and Stitt, back on public view after first phase of restoration works since New Year vandalism
HSBC carried out a simple blessing ceremony on Thursday to welcome back Stephen and Stitt for the first time since they were vandalised by anti-government protesters on New Year day. ( read original story ...)