Senior British judges must stop “propping up Hong Kong’s kangaroo courts”, MPs and peers have said as pressure mounts on the UK contingent to make a stand again ... ( read original story ...)
It’s time to remove British judges from Hong Kong
Thousands of protesters have been leaving Hong Kong in recent months to escape the brutal national security law. Now that Hong Kong judges are joining the exodu ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hit by second major storm in less than a week
Hong Kong was drenched for the second time in less than a week as Typhoon Kompasu brought heavy rains on Oct. 13. ( read original story ...)
Watsons closes shop in Tsim Sha Tsui after 20 years in latest sign of Hong Kong retail sector’s struggle to survive coronavirus pandemic
The well-known personal health care chain is shutting its large store in one of Hong Kong’s major shopping destinations citing the lack of tourists in the last two years amid strict travel ... ( read original story ...)
The Times view on Hong Kong’s legal system: Justice Denied
A campaign of vilification followed Sham Siu-man’s acquittal of pro-democracy protesters Sham Siu-man is a Hong Kong district judge who is shortly to take early ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong FinTech Hyphen Could Go Public With Provident SPAC
Hong Kong FinTech Hyphen Group is mulling a public offering via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Provident Acquisition Corp. ( read original story ...)
Kyle Bass’s failed Hong Kong short got Bannon-linked cash – Bloomberg News
Hayman Capital Management L.P. founder Kyle Bass's failed bet against the Hong Kong dollar got cash linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Steve Bannon, Bloomberg News reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Sevens confirmed in rejigged Series schedule for 2021-22 season
Hong Kong Sevens all set to return in April, with new events in France and Spain as Covid-19 restrictions continue to affect plans for the coming season. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Kompasu Closes Hong Kong While Mainland Growth Stocks Rebound
Asian equities were largely higher with Japan off and Hong Kong unexpectedly closed due to Typhoon Kompasu hitting the island. ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong university orders the removal of a memorial to the Tiananmen massacre
Activists see the order to remove the Pillar of Shame as the latest sign of Beijing's suppression of Hong Kong. It's reportedly the only major memorial to the massacre still standing on Chinese soil. ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma, Alibaba’s Mysterious Founder, Reappears in Hong Kong: Reports
His last public appearance as such was in October last year when he gave a speech in Shanghai where he criticized Chinese financial regulators. ( read original story ...)
1 dead, 21 injured as severe storm hits Hong Kong
A strong tropical storm bearing down on Hong Kong has left one person dead and 21 others injured, as city authorities suspended classes, stock market trading and government services ... ( read original story ...)
Thiel-backed challenger bank N26 is set to be valued at $8 billion with a new $800 million mega-round led by hedge fund Coatue
N26 is set to close a major funding round from leading US investors after months of speculation. ( read original story ...)
How SoftBank-backed Style Theory Is Changing the Fashion Landscape of Hong Kong Via a Netflix-for-fashion Business Model
The venture-backed and tech-driven fashion rental platform has seen strong reception since its launch – a 193% increase in number of users shows that the Hong Kong market is ripe for sustainable ... ( read original story ...)