Prosecutors have accused a University of Hong Kong professor of murdering his wife in cold blood for money two years ago while his defence counsel argued for manslaughter as the one true verdict. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Germany could allow Christmas gatherings of 10 people; Hong Kong to close bars again
Angela Merkel to discuss plan with state premiers; Hong Kong facing renewed virus surge; WHO says experts to investigate origins of virus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: deployment of ‘nuclear power’ emergency law for mask ban goes to Court of Final Appeal
Former Hong Kong lawmakers have launched their final appeal against the government's use of a colonial-era law to impose a blanket ban on wearing masks during protests last year, likening its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Shut Bars, Nightclubs for Third Time as New COVID-19 Cases Jump
Hong Kong will close bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues for the third time this year, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Tuesday as authorities scramble to tackle a renewed rise in ... ( read original story ...)
China Tells Britain to Curb Double Standards on Six-Monthly Hong Kong Reports
China urged Britain on Tuesday to curb its colonial mindset, hypocrisy and double standards, in a response to its series of six-monthly reports on the former colony of Hong Kong. The remarks were made ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. Mulls Future of Judges in Hong Kong Over Security Law
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is consulting with the U.K.’s most senior legal officer on the position of British judges in Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, as he condemned China’s “chilling” ... ( read original story ...)
JD Health to raise $4 bln in Hong Kong’s largest IPO of 2020 -sources
JD Health, the healthcare arm of Chinese e-tailer JD.com Inc 9618.HK, JD.O, aims to raise up to $4 billion in Hong Kong's largest initial public offering (IPO) of 2020, three people with direct ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank (OTCMKTS:HSNGY) & National Bank of Canada (OTCMKTS:NTIOF) Head to Head Survey
Hang Seng Bank (OTCMKTS:HSNGY) and National Bank of Canada (OTCMKTS:NTIOF) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-McKinsey, Stripe exec joins Australian VC Square Peg as investing partner in Singapore
At Square Peg, Sabuncu will be looking to invest across Southeast Asia and will deepen her knowledge on startups in Vietnam and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Chinese truck startup valued at nearly $12 billion after $1.7 billion funding round: sources
Chinese truck services startup Full Truck Alliance has reached a valuation of nearly $12 billion after it raised $1.7 billion in a new funding round, according to two people with direct knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese startup Full Truck valued at nearly $12 billion after SoftBank-led round: sources
Full Truck Alliance has reached a valuation of nearly $12 billion after the Chinese truck services startup raised $1.7 billion in a new funding round, according to two people with direct knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Maui TechOhana Goes Virtual Dec. 9 with Topic: ‘We’re All Startups Again’
After a year like no other, the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is presenting a virtual Maui TechOhana on Dec. 9 with guest speaker Doug Nelson, Founder, President & CEO of Kinection. The topic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Close Bars, Nightclubs Due to Virus, Reports Say
Hong Kong will again shutter bars, nightclubs and karaoke parlors, the South China Morning Post and other local media outlets reported, as concerns rise about a new wave of Covid-19 cases in the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Close Bars, Clubs, Local Media Say: Virus Update
Hong Kong plans further measures to tighten social distancing rules, while Japan is moving toward actions to contain the virus from spreading rapidly. ( read original story ...)