Hong Kong’s stock exchange is looking at speeding up the process of getting initial public offerings from pricing to trading, a move that would bring the world’s biggest listing market more in line ... ( read original story ...)
From Alibaba to Xiaomi, China tech giants set to benefit as Hong Kong changes stock index rules
A major revamp of Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng index is set to pave the way for Chinese tech giants to benefit and expand their trading presence in Asia, while letting more investors gain access to ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Hong Kong testing more airport, care home staff
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says the territory is ramping up testing, especially for workers at the busy international airport and caregivers at homes for the elderly ... ( read original story ...)
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ Trilogy Rereleasing In Hong Kong, Taiwan
Warner Bros. is going to rerelease the "Dark Knight" trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan as theaters start to reopen there. ( read original story ...)
China’s tech behemoths like Alibaba, Xiaomi will be allowed to join Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index as biggest reform since 2006 approved
“The Hang Seng Index, as the signature index of Hong Kong, will catch up on this trend ... Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the unprecedented package after talks by video conference. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong implements tough coronavirus prevention measures for returning residents, including 7-hour airport screening
One woman documented her seven-hour wait to enter Hong Kong, just one coronavirus prevention measure being taken at the airport. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers clash again as pro-Beijing lawmaker elected key committee chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong's legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing to be Included In Hang Seng Index
Large EM benchmark weight and widely-held Taiwan Semiconductor (2330 TT) fell -2.68% on the news while South Korea’s Samsung +1.99% as the latest US noose-tightening hurts Huawei’s mobile phone ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong charges 15 activists for mass protests in 2019
Fifteen prominent Hong Kong activists appeared in court Monday to face charges stemming from months of anti-government demonstrations last year. ( read original story ...)
Clashes Again Break Out in Hong Kong Legislature as Pro-Beijing Committee Chair Is Elected
Also Monday, 15 pro-democracy figures, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, appeared in court to face charges relating to anti-government protests ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s veteran pro-democracy activists defiant as they hear charges in court
Some of the 15 pro-democracy activists arrested in police raids in Hong Kong showed defiance on Monday as they appeared in court to hear charges of participating in illegal anti-government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists back in court amid more legislative chaos
Lawmakers expelled from meeting as 15 pro-democracy campaigners are bailed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Gyms Have New Covid-19 Rules
Is this the new normal? Hong Kong gyms have reopened with new Covid-19 social distancing and safety measures like glass partitions. More here: (Source: QuickTake) ... ( read original story ...)