Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper has enough cash on hand to continue operating as normal only for a couple of weeks, according to a person familiar with the matter. Authorities used a sweeping ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam says China has helped restore ‘stability’
The chief executive of Hong Kong on Sunday said China has helped restore "stability" in the city.Reuters reported that Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Hong Kong's strategy to improve its standing as a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto finance startup Amber Group raises $100M at $1B valuation
More mainstream venture capital firms are jumping on the crypto bandwagon as investors increasingly consider bitcoin an investable asset, despite the recent massive price drops of a few major ... ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley Traders Turn Crypto Startup Into Unicorn
A group of former Morgan Stanley traders has turned their cryptocurrency venture into a unicorn by bringing Wall Street strategies to the brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: more Hong Kong restaurants try out tricky ‘vaccine bubble’ type D zone in bid to boost business
At least 16 eateries have introduced ‘type D’ arrangements for vaccinated customers, allowing them to seat up to eight people per table with dine-in service until 2am, an increase from just three such ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech IPOs in US rebound after two-month lull
Chinese technology companies are flocking to New York for initial public offerings once again, reviving a record-setting flow that had slowed after a streak of weak openings amid shaky markets. Cargo ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong journalist says newsroom raid ‘sent shudders through the industry’
Five hundred police officers raided the Apple Daily newsroom in Hong Kong last week to arrest executives and top editors and seize journalistic materials under the city's national security law. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper runs into financial trouble after editors arrested in crackdown
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper is running low on funds and can only continue operating as normal for a few more weeks, after authorities used a sweeping national security law to ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s role as financial hub gets stronger, seeks more mainland connectivity: Lam
Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Sunday brushed off foreign criticism and smearing of the city's financial industry, saying its role as a global financial hub has only become stronger. Lam's comments ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Hong Kong’s men through to the semis after valiant showing against powerhouses France
Hong Kong’s Max Denmark scores a superb consolation try as France set-up knockout round game against Samoa, with Hong Kong against Ireland in the other tough semi-final. ( read original story ...)
HSBC India banks on Dave
Hitendra Dave is set to take over as the Chief Executive Office of HSBC India, pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India. The 52-year-old banker was appointed interim CEO from June 7. Previously ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to contribute to national financial development in different areas: HKSAR chief executive
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Sunday that in the country's financial development, Hong Kong will play a key role in promoting renminbi (RMB) ... ( read original story ...)
We must stand with Hong Kong’s embattled journalists
With newspaper editors following democratically-elected legislators into the dock, freedoms in Hong Kong are being unpicked piece by piece ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says
Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore "stability" in the city, Chief ... ( read original story ...)