Two Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong say chronic physical abuse by male family members ... He thinks that this is what makes them men," Reem told the AFP news agency. Even their 10-year-old brother ... ( read original story ...)
‘I was like a prisoner’: Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong recall beatings
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Two sisters from Saudi Arabia who fled the conservative kingdom and have been hiding out in Hong Kong for nearly six months said they did so to escape beatings at the hands ... ( read original story ...)
‘Abused’ Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong risk deportation
Two Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong say chronic physical abuse by male family members prompted them to flee the kingdom, where they now fear they will be forcibly returned. The siblings are the lat... ( read original story ...)
Ant, Tencent, Xiaomi Seek Hong Kong Digital Banking Licenses
As Hong Kong gears up to roll out digital banking licenses, a few of the largest banks in the world are set to compete with online firms. The government plans to provide digital banking licenses to co... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: CE visits Cyberport
Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem has been gaining momentum in recent years. There were 2,625 startups operating in major public and private co-working spaces and incubators in 2018, up 18% from 2,229 in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares Inherit Positive Lead
Among the actives, China Life Insurance surged 4.25 percent, while China Mengniu Dairy soared 3.37 percent, Galaxy Entertainment spiked 3.01 percent, BOC Hong Kong jumped 2.18 percent, AIA Group ... ( read original story ...)
New World Development plans blockchain platform for home deals
New World Development (0017) has collaborated with Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute to launch a blockchain platform PropTech, that will allow secure purchases of flats from ... ( read original story ...)
Fund Companies Ask Hong Kong to Relax IPO Investment Rules
Global asset managers are lobbying Hong Kong to relax rules that forbid existing shareholders to subscribe to initial public offerings. The Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association a... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s pent-up property demand may herald price rebound
“When a series of negative news happens, many people with real demand, for example the newlyweds, defer their purchases, creating pent-up demand. These demands don’t vanish, they accumulate.” Hong Kon... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency companies use ‘backdoor’ listings to ease into mainstream
Hong Kong officials have already questioned the sustainability of crypto businesses when last year, the world’s largest makers of cryptocurrency mining rigs did not follow through on IPO plans ... ( read original story ...)
Logistics Startup Lalamove Goes Unicorn With $300M Investment
Lalamove, an on-demand delivery and logistics startup based out of Hong Kong, has raised $300 million in a Series D funding round, which brings its valuation to $1 billion or more, granting it unicorn ... ( read original story ...)
New payment system at HSBC on way
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has launched the PayMe for Business beta test program, allowing merchants who are HSBC Business Banking customers in Hong Kong to collect money.The beta t... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opens banking market to online competition
Digital banking licences set to be issued to 6 companies including Tencent, Ant Financial and Xiaomi The sales pitch from the Chinese companies is expected to be easier online banking that gives acces... ( read original story ...)
Saudi sisters stuck in Hong Kong months after fleeing kingdom
Hong Kong police told the AFP news agency the case is under investigation and confirmed they received a missing person report and a separate report made by "two expatriate women" in September. Hong Ko... ( read original story ...)