Hong Kong has put a temporary ban on four international airlines from flying specific routes into the city under a new law aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Finance Capitals Imperiled by Threats Beyond Working From Home
As global finance leaders take a fresh look this year at the hubs that have long been their homes, they’re increasingly seeing high costs and political chaos. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai has been charged under China's new national security law for the city. Police said on Friday that the media tycoon had been charged with colluding with foreign forces. Specific ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Seeks Asylum in the U.S. as Exodus Grows
Activist Sixtus Leung said he is lobbying in Washington for more support for targets of China’s suppression in the city. ( read original story ...)
Pop Mart’s IPO Pops As Hong Kong Growth Outperforms, Week In Review
Asia ended the week largely up with Mainland China underperforming as US-China tit-for-tat political rhetoric weighed on sentiment, leading to rounds of profit-taking. The big news in an otherwise ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, rare white Thoroughbred in Japan highlight weekend racing
Sunday's four Group 1 races at Sha Tin in Hong Kong effectively wrap up the international horse racing year and, this year, could wrap up the careers of two global superstars. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Charge Media Mogul Jimmy Lai With Foreign Collusion
The pro-democracy stalwart became the highest-profile figure charged under China’s national security law. ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Seeks Asylum In US
Former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-independence activist Sixtus Leung said Friday he had left the city and was in the United States to seek asylum. He is the latest in a string of democracy activists ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Silver Bonds lure senior citizens as government promises to pay seven times more than banks in annual interest
Demand for the latest Silver Bonds offering 3.5 per cent annual coupon has already exceeded that recorded for four previous issues, according to joint lead manager HSBC. ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Urges U.S. to Punish China’s ‘ATM’: the Banking Sector
The United States should target Hong Kong's financial sector with tougher sanctions to deprive China from its 'ATM' and to force Beijing to the negotiating table over its crackdown on the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Charged Under New National Security Law
Hong Kong business tycoon Jimmy Lai, who owns the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was charged under the city’s controversial new national security law, a move that comes as mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
China Toymaker Joins Global IPO 1st-Day Pop Party with 112% Jump
A Chinese maker of toys encased in “mystery boxes” is the latest company to join the global initial public offering first-day pop party. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurants and bars feel they can’t survive new Covid rules without subsidies, says tycoon
Hong Kong is reimposing strict Covid regulations in a bid to control the coronavirus situation in the city. Allan Zeman, chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, discusses what this means for food and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai reportedly charged under security law
HONG KONG — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been charged under the city's national security law, amid a widening crackdown on dissent, according to local media reports. ( read original story ...)