Hong Kong's democracy camp will continue to fight communist China's crackdown on political freedoms, activists vowed Friday after a devastating month of election disqualifications, arrests for social ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections could be delayed amid spike in Covid-19 cases
Hong Kong may postpone highly anticipated legislative elections scheduled for September 6, citing a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, local media reports said. An ... ( read original story ...)
Reports: Hong Kong May Postpone Election, Citing Coronavirus
Hong Kong media say the government may postpone highly anticipated legislative elections, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Warns of Virus Surge as China Initiates Lockdowns
China says 18,000 residents, mostly in the western state of Xinjiang, are being ordered to quarantine to curtail virus spike. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader expected to announce election delay, hurting opposition hopes
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is set to announce later on Friday the delay of a legislative election due to coronavirus risks, according to a Cable TV report, dealing a blow to the ... ( read original story ...)
Critics slam Hong Kong’s move to disqualify pro-democracy candidates from September election
The U.K. has condemned the disqualification of pro-democracy candidates from Hong Kong's upcoming legislative council election. ( read original story ...)
Reuters offers comprehensive coverage on the introduction of Hong Kong’s national security law
In the month since Beijing introduced Hong Kong’s new national security law, Reuters has been at the forefront of coverage of the bill and its far-reaching implications with a series of exclusives, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Extend Thursday’s Losses
BOC Hong Kong lost 0.23 percent, Galaxy Entertainment added 0.19 percent, Power Assets gained 0.12 percent, Techtronic Industries eased 0.06 percent and Hang Seng Bank was unchanged. The lead from ... ( read original story ...)
Bubble waffles: The uniquely Hong Kong snack that’s popping up around the world
Back in Hong Kong, I took a crash course from a retired waffle street vendor. Nine months later, I opened for business in London. The first customer came. "Hong Kong bubble waffle?" the Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Uber halts move of Asia headquarters to Hong Kong
Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday halted a plan to move its Asian headquarters to Hong Kong in another business blow for the Chinese-ruled city, choosing to extend its stay in Singapore until at least ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s fintech Ant Group is planning a massive dual-listing IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong, skipping New York (BABA)
Ant Group, the Chinese fintech founded by billionaire Jack Ma, is planning to go public in what could be one of the largest IPOs ever. In a ... ( read original story ...)
WeLab takes its virtual banking battle to Hong Kong’s bricks-and-mortar lenders with higher rates, rebates in opening salvo
WeLab Bank opened for business today after a three-month trial by dangling a 4.5 per cent annual rate on deposits from as little as HK$10 (US$1.30), it said on its debut. The firm will also offer a ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong June retail sales plunge 24.8% as spending, tourism evaporate
Hong Kong's retail sales plunged 24.8% in June from a year earlier, falling for the 17th consecutive month as the coronavirus pandemic slammed the brakes on tourism and spending in the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets are ready to catch up with A-shares & US markets: Nan Fung Trinity
Nan Fung Trinity's Helen Zhu sees room for Hong Kong equities to pick up, especially as the Chinese economy recovers and the U.S. dollar weakens. ( read original story ...)