Jimmy Lai and two other pro-democracy activists were convicted Thursday for their roles in last year's banned Tiananmen candlelight vigil under the new law that criminalizes unauthorized assembly. ( read original story ...)
The Week’s Top Stories: Crypto, Roku & Hong Kong Exod
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks trim weekly gain as Evergrande, Kaisa put US$30 billion of bonds in default while China weakens its currency
Stocks retreated as Evergrande and Kaisa defaulted, putting US$30 billion of offshore bonds at risk of haircuts. China’s central bank weakened the yuan after the currency reached a three-year high ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections: free travel for all on Legislative Council polling day, authorities pledge
Scheme covers December 19 services operated by the MTR Corporation, Kowloon Motor Bus, Citybus, New World First Bus and Hong Kong Tramways. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong International Races bring down curtain on ’21 global calendar
Sunday's Hong Kong International Races wrap up the racing year with solid fields of local, Japanese and European runners. ( read original story ...)
SenseTime Weighing Hong Kong IPO Delay as Investor Deadline Looms
(Bloomberg) -- Chinese artificial intelligence firm SenseTime Group Inc. is delaying its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as tensions with the U.S. ( read original story ...)
AI startup SenseTime discussing fate of $767m HK IPO with exchange
Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group is discussing the fate of its planned $767 million Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) with the city’s stock exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to require quarantine camp stay for travellers from US
Hong Kong will require inbound travellers from the United States to spend seven days at a government quarantine camp, after a passenger coming from the US tested positive for the Omicron variant of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Didi plans to hire Goldman for Hong Kong listing, U.S. delisting -sources
China's Didi Global plans to hire Goldman Sachs for its planned Hong Kong listing and U.S. delisting, said three sources with knowledge of the matter, as it moves to withdraw from the New York ... ( read original story ...)
China’s SenseTime discussing fate of US$767 million Hong Kong IPO with exchange: Sources
Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group is discussing the fate of its planned US$767 million Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) with the city's stock exchange on Friday (Dec 10), ... ( read original story ...)
New rules ensure Hong Kong banks make services easily accessible for the elderly in digital age
Over the next six months, banks have to make sure they can serve customers who cannot or do not want to use online services, according to the new code of conduct. ( read original story ...)
From ‘half-nerd’ to Hong Kong student leader
For democracy campaigner Nathan Law, the important thing is not to hate himself ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks halt three-day gain as Evergrande, Kaisa put US$30 billion of bonds in default while China weakens its currency
Stocks retreat as Evergrande and Kaisa defaulted, putting US$30 billion of offshore bonds at risk of haircuts. China’s central bank weakens the yuan after the currency reached a three-year high this ... ( read original story ...)
Money travels in Hong Kong even if people can’t
Does it matter if you can’t visit a place so long as your cash can get there? Asking for Hong Kong friends. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, in conjunction with the People’s Bank of China, wheeled ... ( read original story ...)