The decreasingly autonomous city's leaders quickly seized upon new powers granted by Beijing to sack lawmakers deemed a security threat. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling
Four opposition pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been disqualified with immediate effect. It came moments after China passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of lawmakers found ... ( read original story ...)
China Targets Hong Kong’s Lawmakers as It Squelches Dissent
Four pro-democracy figures were ousted from the legislature, prompting another 15 to vow to resign in solidarity, as Beijing cracks down on one of the city’s few remaining venues for political ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers to resign after 4 legislators disqualified for ‘endangering security’
Hong Kong disqualified four opposition lawmakers on Wednesday after China's top legislative body passed a resolution giving local authorities the power to expel legislators without having to go ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange operator backs decision to halt Ant’s record IPO
Hong Kong stock exchange, which missed out on the chance to host Ant Group's record $37 billion listing this month, believed the move to suspend the IPO was the right one and hoped the Chinese fintech ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore establish air ‘travel bubble’ to replace quarantine in ‘world first’
An inaugural "travel bubble" will be launched later this month between Hong Kong and Singapore to reestablish travel links amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ousts 4 pro-democracy lawmakers, so the rest vow to quit
The decreasingly autonomous city's leaders quickly seized upon new powers granted by Beijing to sack lawmakers deemed a security threat. ( read original story ...)
All opposition lawmakers resign in Hong Kong to protest Chinese law
All of Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resigned together Wednesday to protest a new law by China that allows for the removal of "unpatriotic" sitting legislators. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank (OTCMKTS:HSNGY) Stock Rating Upgraded by ValuEngine
Hang Seng Bank (OTCMKTS:HSNGY) was upgraded by investment analysts at ValuEngine from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Wednesday, ValuEngine reports. HSNGY has been the ... ( read original story ...)
World’s Second Biggest Bank to Issue $3B in Bonds Tradable for Bitcoin
China Construction Bank (CCB) has tapped Hong Kong-based digital asset exchange Fusang for the issuance of $3 billion-worth of debt securities over a blockchain. According to a Wednesday report by the ... ( read original story ...)
China Construction Bank sells US$3 billion worth of debt on blockchain
China Construction Bank has partnered with Hong Kong-based fintech company Fusang to launch the sale of US$3 billion worth of debt on a blockchain, the first digital security issued by a Chinese bank ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ousts Lawmakers After Beijing Grants Sweeping New Powers
Members of the pro-democracy bloc in the territory’s legislature had earlier threatened to step down en masse if any of their group were ousted. ( read original story ...)
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers unseated as Beijing moves to silence opposition
Four pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmakers were stripped of their seats on Wednesday after Beijing passed a resolution giving local authorities broad new powers to quash dissent, in a move that signals ... ( read original story ...)
Travel bubble: Hong Kong tourism firms upbeat but cautious over scheme with Singapore
Some consumers might be hesitant to commit to travelling given flights could be suspended at any time if untraceable infections spike ... ( read original story ...)