The State Council, China's cabinet, said it would work on legislation including national security, technological innovation and antitrust to strengthen the government, according to a statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees 89,000 Leave in Past Year After Security Law
Hong Kong’s population shrank substantially over the past year as people left the city in the wake of the implementation of the National Security Law that curtailed protest and dissent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks slip as China strengthens crackdown with insurers next in focus while Li Auto limps in debut
Hong Kong stocks halt a three-day advance as China pledges to strengthen regulations to steady the economy. Insurance technology platform operators appear to be the next target, according to a report. ( read original story ...)
This Boy Band Is the Joy That Hong Kong Needs Right Now
The popularity of the group, called Mirror, has offered the city a rare burst of unity and pleasure after years of political upheaval. ( read original story ...)
Civil rights group behind Hong Kong pro-democracy protests to disband
A Hong Kong civil rights group that helped organise the mass pro-democracy protests in 2019 is preparing to disband, according to local media.The Civil Huma ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall as weak lending data fans economic slowdown concerns
Hong Kong shares dropped on Thursday as weaker-than-expected lending data deepened China economic slowdown concerns and weighed on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Li Auto shares off to muted start in $1.5 billion Hong Kong debut
Li Auto sold shares at 118.00 Hong Kong dollar per share, raising the company 11.6 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1.49 billion). ( read original story ...)
Online Rich establishes a cross-border e-commerce startup ecosystem to help Hong Kong’s original brands enter the global market
The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong's economy. With a high unemployment rate, making the situation more challenging for many Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cross-border payments start-up Currenxie raises US$10 million in Series A funding
Currenxie, a Hong Kong cross-border payments and business account services start-up, said on Thursday it would take on its first outside investors with a US$10 million round of Series A funding led by ... ( read original story ...)
Vegan Mushroom Meat Startup Bags AUD 6.5M Seed Round For US Launch
Australian mushroom meat startup Fable Food Co has announced a AU$6.5 million (US$4.8 million) funding round led by Australian VC Blackbird Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges’ connection to China will attract international investors to the city, says CEO
Nicolas Aguzin, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, says some investors may perceive China's technology crackdown differently and the exchange wants to be the place to "connect all those ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s IPO pipeline is still strong despite Beijing’s regulatory crackdown, HKEX chief says
Potential issuers may be wary of China's regulatory scrutiny, but Hong Kong's IPO pipeline remains strong, Nicolas Aguzin of HKEX said. ( read original story ...)
China’s anti-sanctions law a new headache for banks in Hong Kong
China's plan to expand its anti-sanctions law into Hong Kong is a fresh compliance headache for international banks already caught up in deteriorating relations between Beijing and major western ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s biggest teachers’ union will be ‘on losing end of property deals’ if it rushes to sell off assets
Professional Teachers’ Union announced this week its plan to fold following a wave of criticism from state media over its political activism. ( read original story ...)