The city’s highest court ruled against the government in a landmark rioting case, a decision likely to draw greater scrutiny from Beijing of the Chinese territory’s British-style justice system amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Google doodle honours Charles K Kao, Hong Kong’s only Nobel laureate and the father of fibre optics
Kao laid the groundwork for the development of modern communications with his seminal work on fibre optics in the 1960s. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China, Thailand and UAE explore new uses of ‘mBridge’ digital currency project, including securities settlement
The mBridge digital currency project is looking to expand its use to capital market transactions, which could cut the settlement time to a few seconds. ( read original story ...)
GT Exclusive: No mass exodus of investment from Hong Kong because of zero COVID-19 policy: spokesperson
There hasn't been any mass exodus of investment from Hong Kong since the pandemic, a government spokesperson told the Global Times on Thursday, hitting back at claims that the city's zero-tolerance ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Update: Hong Kong reports 7 new imported COVID-19 cases
Out of the newly reported cases, six were found to carry mutant strains, while the viral load of one case is insufficient for a mutation test, the CHP said. ( read original story ...)
HSBC invests $2b to be a ‘digital first’ bank
Part of that investment means partnering with more fintechs to create digital banking products. HSBC is investing $2b to turn into a ‘digital-first bank’ according to the bank’s chief executive of ... ( read original story ...)
Website and Email Alert – Fraudulent website and phishing emails related to Hang Seng Bank, Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Hang Seng Bank, Limited relating to a fraudulent website and phishing emails, which has been ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland China Passengers to Be Segregated at Hong Kong Airport
Passengers traveling from mainland China will be segregated at Hong Kong’s airport, in a move aimed at convincing the Chinese government to reopen the border with the city. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Covid-Vaccine Maker Clover Biopharma Set for Hong Kong Debut
China’s Clover Biopharmaceuticals is set to debut on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on Friday as it races to win regulatory approval and begin shipments of its Covid-19 vaccine. Though founded in ... ( read original story ...)
Top Hong Kong Court Rules Against Government Bid to Expand Riot Prosecutions
Hong Kong's top court on Thursday quashed attempts by the city's government to prosecute people for rioting or illegal assembly even without being present at the scene - a ruling lawyers described as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s unique history with currency may prove valuable for crypto
The city’s monetary authority is currently studying the feasibility of retail digital cash, and one of the design options laid out in a technical white paper looks promising. ( read original story ...)
Warburg-Backed Hong Kong Firm That Uses AI for Drug Discovery Files for U.S. IPO
Insilico Medicine, a Hong Kong-based company that uses artificial intelligence to drive drug discovery, filed confidentially for a U.S. initial public offering last week, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Fintech startup Nium taps into North Asia market by expanding footprint in HK
Singaporean fintech company Nium has expanded its footprint in Hong Kong by opening an office at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation's (HKSTP) InnoCentre, tapping into the opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong watchdog urges caution after U.S. Fed votes to taper
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA on Thursday urged vigilance against potential market risks after the US Federal Reserve ... ( read original story ...)