Hong Kong's leader had regarded the resumption of cross-border travel as her top priority as she headed to Beijing on an official visit, but she failed to pull it off as Chinese authorities required ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong needs to speed up action on HK$2 transport for the elderly
I write in response to the letter "Time to adopt QR code mobile payments on MTR to cut costs and benefit more commuters" (October 3), which mentions the Government Public Transport Fare Concession ... ( read original story ...)
PAG CEO Weijian Shan Shares Global Perspective on U.S., China Response to COVID-19 and Economic Recovery
Economist and author Weijian Shan examined the U.S. and China's responses to the coronavirus pandemic, and how those have played out in each country's path to economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Startups making meat alternatives are gaining traction worldwide
New partnerships with global chains like McDonald’s in Hong Kong, the launch of test kitchens in Israel and new financing rounds for startups in Sydney and Singapore point to abounding ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong informers’ hotline receives 2,500 tip-offs within hours
Citizens urged to report suspected breaches of controversial security law ... ( read original story ...)
Thai pro-democracy activists ‘not alone’ in their fight, says Hong Kong lawmaker
As a new pro-democracy movement called the Milk Tea Alliance sprouts up in Asia, a Hong Kong lawmaker says the international community must stand in solidarity “to show the tyrannies in the world that ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Bytedance’s China Rival Kuaishou Files For Hong Kong IPO, Week In Review
Week In Review Hong Kong and Mainland China markets began the week on good footing thanks to a positive October economic release and hints from policymakers that the new Five Year Plan will include ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officer arrested for alleged Hot Toys’ Iron Man con
Junior constable, 24, held on suspicion of obtaining property by deception, an offence carrying maximum jail sentence of 10 years. ( read original story ...)
HKSTP’s First-Ever Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 Opens New Investment and Partnership Opportunities for Global Startups
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held its annual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC) virtually for the first time to unveil new and exciting pitching, investment and ... ( read original story ...)
China Video Giant Kuaishou Files for IPO in Hong Kong
China’s Kuaishou, one of the world’s most popular video sharing and live streaming apps, has filed for a share listing in Hong Kong. The company which is a direct rival to the Bytedance-owned ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sting: international company in Hong Kong hit by US$6.6 million hacking scam
International firm’s financial controller conned into transferring funds into Singapore bank account after crooks took control of CFO’s email. ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank says Ant’s IPO suspension is to safeguard consumer, investor interests
The decision to suspend Ant Group's planned initial public offering in China was based on a comprehensive consideration about safeguarding the interests of financial consumers and investors, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Rival to ByteDance Plans Multibillion-Dollar IPO in Hong Kong
The pipeline of Chinese technology startups planning to go public is moving along despite the sudden suspension of Ant Group’s blockbuster listings. ( read original story ...)
As China Casts a Pall Over Hong Kong, Some See Opportunity
Boosters of growing ties with the mainland see greater business potential. But as the delayed Ant Group I.P.O. shows, peril comes with that promise. ( read original story ...)