The Hang Seng Index fell ... the US dollar after the People’s Bank of China dropped a key input used to set the currency’s daily reference rate. Ping An Insurance fell by at least 2 per cent in both ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has a huge role to play in supporting China’s fintech juggernaut, financial secretary Paul Chan says
Hong Kong, as the gateway to China and a rising regional fintech power, has much to offer and is poised to reap the rewards, says Paul Chan. ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells HK$6.38 bln in NY hours, currency hits strong end of band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$6.378 billion ($822.97 million) into the market in New York trading hours after the local currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to data ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US consulate
A Hong Kong activist has been detained by plain-clothed police officers near the US consulate. Tony Chung had planned to enter the consulate on Tuesday and claim asylum, the UK-based activist group ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong textile heiress’ sustainable fashion mission to clean up the wasteful industry her family made billions from
Hong Kong model Mia Kang’s journey from self-loathing to self-love “The industry is missing its own sustainability targets by a mile unless it changes course,” says Karl-Hendrik Magnus, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic hits demand for Hong Kong business courses
Hong Kong business school courses, including two top-ranked executive MBAs, have delayed their start dates until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic and student objections to online learning ... ( read original story ...)
How retail investors can increase their chances of getting a piece of Ant Group’s blockbuster IPO in Hong Kong
It’s the world’s biggest initial public offering (IPO), and retail investors are itching to get a slice of the action. But what is the best way to win a share of the Hong Kong-leg of are divided: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sets the stage for global tech talent to move forward under the new normal
“EPiC is a major startup event to strengthen the Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem. At last year’s event, we brought together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors and industry players. Startups need more ... ( read original story ...)
Covid Closed Hong Kong’s Beaches, but It Couldn’t Keep Swimmers Out of the Ocean
The sand was off-limits for months, so devoted swimmers found crafty work-arounds and risked jellyfish, barnacles and hefty fines. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activist Arrested Near U.S. Consulate
A disbanded Hong Kong pro-democracy organization said national security police had arrested a former organizer of the group near the U.S. diplomatic mission in the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition lawmaker refuses official demand to remove ‘offending’ street banners taking aim at government
A Hong Kong opposition lawmaker is refusing to comply with an official demand she remove two street banners criticising bias in the education system and calling for the release of 12 Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s why Ant Group is about to shatter IPO records
Stella Su, who lives and works in Shanghai, has used an ATM only once in the past year. Instead of cash, in recent years she has done almost all her business using the digital wallet Alipay –- ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s Ant Plans Early Book Close for Hong Kong IPO
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co. is planning to stop taking investor orders for the Hong Kong leg of its initial public offering a day earlier than scheduled as the record stock sale has already been heavily ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US embassy
image captionTony Chung was detained while at a coffee shop opposite the US embassy in Hong Kong A Hong Kong activist has been detained by plain-clothed police officers near the US embassy. Tony Chung ... ( read original story ...)