Aquila Acquisition Corp., the first special purpose acquisition company to list in Hong Kong, had a slow debut Friday as few investors are qualified to trade the shares.Most Read from BloombergPutin ... ( read original story ...)
Airline startup Greater Bay’s launch slowed by COVID situation in Hong Kong – CEO
Hong Kong startup Greater Bay Airlines has scaled back its initial growth ambitions due to tight pandemic-related quarantine restrictions and has yet to set a date for its first commercial flights, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first SPAC listing sees Aquila shares slip
Aquila Acquisition Corp shares slipped on Friday in the first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listing in Hong Kong as the city's bourse talked up what it calls "a new route to market". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader defends mainland medics against ‘divisive comments’
Hong Kong's leader on Friday warned against making "divisive comments" about mainland medics helping battle the city's deadly Omicron-fuelled wave after questions of accountability were raised by the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first SPAC listing sees Aquila shares untraded
Shares in Aquila Acquisition Corp 7836.HK on Friday made a muted debut in the first special purpose acquisition comp ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mulls outlook for scandal-plagued GEM, once touted as Asia’s Nasdaq
The city’s scandal-plagued alternative listing platform has been brought to heel after a rash of scandals, culminating in a clampdown on 60 companies dubbed the "nefarious network.” ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng falls more than 2% as volatile week continues; Biden and Xi set to speak
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, with the two leaders set to discuss topics such as Russia's war against Ukraine and competition between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid crisis: why is the death rate so high?
Low vaccination rates among the elderly, low rates of prior infection and an overwhelmed healthcare system have contributed to create the perfect storm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Star Ferry deserves tycoon lifeline
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has sailed into dire financial straits. The local uproar suggests that allowing the Victoria Harbour icon to sink is an unthinkable outcome ... ( read original story ...)
HK govt looks to rebuild city reputation with business leaders during Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong's financial chief Paul Chan said the Hong Kong Sevens will take place in November 2022, as the government is planning to host business leaders in the city to rebuild Hong Kong's reputation ... ( read original story ...)
Asian traders take breather, Hong Kong slips after huge surge
Asian equities were mixed Friday as investors took a breather from a strong rally, with Hong Kong giving up some of the colossal gains fuelled by China's support pledge, while unease over the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Aquila Acquisition lists its SPAC on HKEX, kicking off Hong Kong’s embrace of blank cheque companies as a fundraising avenue
The first SPAC in Hong Kong raised HK$1 billion from 99 professional investors HKEX, which started to accept SPAC to list from January, has received 10 applicants as of this week Aquila Acquisition's ... ( read original story ...)
Volatile Hang Seng Called Higher Again On Friday
The Hang Seng now sits just above the 21,500-point plateau and it's called higher again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat amidst upward momentum after brutal selling ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Premier campaign via Wunderman Thompson Hong Kong celebrates all families
Under the current circumstances of Hong Kong, every family is unique and is evolving as they make bold moves forward to face the challenges head on. In light of this, HSBC Premier has launched the ... ( read original story ...)