An intelligence-led anti-smuggling operation by the Hong Kong customs last Friday, April 2, has led to the interception of illegal crypto miners. The officials seized [...] ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property start-ups seek capital boost in anticipation of post-Covid-19 market rebound
Last year, theDesk entered into a profit-sharing agreement with Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong, part of the Shangri-la hotel group, to occupy 6,600 square feet of space to cater to business travellers and ... ( read original story ...)
Storm over M+ museum: Is Beijing targeting Hong Kong art scene, or is it just politicians looking to score points?
Critics have attacked landmark museum for years, but national security law is their new weapon. Observers disagree over Beijing’s hand in criticism of art works that ‘spread hatred towards China’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy: Beijing will struggle to make proud, feisty city bend its knee
Another way of looking at it is to just stay out of politics and the ways of government and get on with your business. That would be fine were it not for the fact that this is not how I, or several ... ( read original story ...)
Record-setting $49 billion Asia IPO boom likely to taper off, shows data
Chinese fintech company Bairong Inc., which raised $507 million, delivered the worst debut in three years among $500-million-plus Hong Kong IPOs when it fell 16% on Wednesday. U.S.-listed Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com To Carve-Out Its Logistics Business Via IPO
The Company has submitted a spin-off proposal to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under PN15, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has confi rmed that the Company may proceed with the Proposed Spin-off. ( read original story ...)
A Week In Hong Kong On A $225,600 Joint Salary
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking ... ( read original story ...)
Off Hong Kong’s Shores, Threatened Pink Dolphins Enjoy Brief Respite
A cut in ferry service because of the pandemic means the animals, a Hong Kong icon, are getting a little peace and quiet in a favored habitat. But the break is temporary and the future not bright. By ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities seize 300 Nvidia CMP mining cards from a fishing boat
On a recent operation, Hong Kong customs confiscated a sizeable amount of goods from a fishing boat, including what seems to be 300 Nvidia CMP 30HX mining cards. It's hard to determine with certainty ... ( read original story ...)
‘Do Not Split’ Director Anders Hammer On Capturing Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Revolt, And China’s Response To Oscar Nod
For his Oscar-nominated short documentary Do Not Split, director Anders Hammer spent a year in Hong Kong’s streets, capturing the drama and chaos as China cracked down on pro-democracy protests. ( read original story ...)
Japan expresses concerns to China on Hong Kong, Uighurs
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday expressed strong concerns to his Chinese counterpart about Chinese incursions into territorial waters, the situation in Hong Kong and the human ... ( read original story ...)
Speed Bumps May Be In The Mix For SPACs, Traditional IPOs
In one example, Chinese FinTech Linklogis, with backing from eCommerce giant Tencent, said that it will seek to raise the equivalent of about $1 billion, through a traditional IPO listing in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pushes Hong Kong arts groups to embrace technology, with help from HK$20 million fund
Dance workshops give Hongkongers chance to enjoy body movement Cheng’s production, a fusion of Indian and Western dance styles, features 10 professional dancers based in Hong Kong, including Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Dog shelter close to financial collapse, leaving fate of 130 animals unknown as pandemic continues to take its toll
A Hong Kong dog shelter is close to financial collapse as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll. The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation (SKSFF), in Tai Lam Wu village in Hong Kong’s ... ( read original story ...)