A council member of a professional group of solicitors in Hong Kong on Saturday dropped his bid to seek re-election next week, citing fears for his safety and that of his family. Tuesday's elections ... ( read original story ...)
Facial recognition unicorn gallops back to Hong Kong for prospective IPO
Yitu has set its sights on Hong Kong for an IPO, after its attempt to list in Shanghai followed a familiar pattern for Chinese facial recognition providers. ( read original story ...)
Anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong: a look at the lead-up to Beijing’s surprise move to delay legislation, and what’s next
Four-day meeting of country’s top legislative body concluded with no mention of how Hong Kong will adopt anti-sanctions law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong making progress as tech hub
It indicates the central government's recognition of Hong Kong's unique advantages in the technological innovation sector, and expresses confidence in Hong Kong's role in the country's future ... ( read original story ...)
Uber buys Hong Kong cab-hailing app HKTaxi marking first exit for Beyond Ventures
Uber Technologies has acquired HKTaxi, a mobile app that connects taxi drivers with riders in Hong Kong, to couple the firm’s local knowledge and engineering strength with its global R&D and ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index falls to end week below 25,000
Hong Kong shares led losses in the region on Friday as sentiment was hit by persisting fears over the fast-spreading Delta coronavirus variant, an ... ( read original story ...)
China issues 25B yuan of central bank bills in Hong Kong
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued 25 billion yuan (about $3.85 billion) worth of central bank bills in Hong Kong on Friday. Of the total, 10 billion yuan worth of central bank bills will mature ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses say Hong Kong COVID-19 quarantine threatens financial hub status
European business leaders have warned that Hong Kong's stringent COVID-19 quarantine measures have left its residents "indefinitely trapped" in the city, threatening its status as an international ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quarantine exemption for Nicole Kidman draws flak
Hong Kong’s granting of a quarantine exemption to Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is drawing criticism from lawmakers as the city tightens entry restrictions for international travelers to control the ... ( read original story ...)
Nicole Kidman’s Quarantine Pass Generates Anger in Hong Kong
The actress, in Hong Kong to film a series about wealthy expatriates, was allowed to skip a coronavirus quarantine. Residents saw the exemption as deeply unfair, and it became a point of debate among ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Down Across the Board; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Falls Nearly 2% on Weaker Tech Shares
Japan’s Nikkei stock average closed at a near eight-month low on Friday, dragged down by automakers and their related sectors. ( read original story ...)
Traveling to Hong Kong in the pandemic is hard. The government just made it harder.
Abrupt changes in quarantine rules have left Hong Kong residents apoplectic, especially after the actress Nicole Kidman, who is in the city to film a new Amazon series, was reported to have received ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing unexpectedly postpones vote on adding anti-sanctions legislation to Hong Kong’s Basic Law
The law, designed to punish companies that abide by US sanctions or fail to carry out China’s, has prompted anxiety among some foreign investors. ( read original story ...)
Several obstacles stand in the way of SPACs landing in Hong Kong
HKEX will likely create strict approval standards for SPAC listings and may demand intermediaries in the deal like investment banks. ( read original story ...)