If Mr Lee does become the city's next leader, it would be his third promotion in five years. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Former HKEX Boss’ Investment Startup Hopes to Harness Machine Learning
The former head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Charles Li, plans to use machine learning technology in his new investment platform, to help automate analytical and decision-making processes for ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong first, pastor and housewife charged with sedition for allegedly disrupting court proceedings
Pastor Garry Pang and housewife Chiu Mei-ying attended hearing in January where vigil organiser was being sentenced for inciting others to join banned June 4 event. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official to run in leadership election
Hong Kong former deputy leader John Lee will run in a leadership election in May, according to a press invitation seen by Reuters late on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s handpicked candidate for Hong Kong signals tighter control
The former security chief in Hong Kong has been handpicked and reflects China's disregard of outside criticism. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin ATMs face existential threat in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s capital for Bitcoin ATMs could be under fire as the city rethinks its approach to retail access to cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Generali Hong Kong and ZA Bank embarks on bancassurance partnership
The partnership leverages both of the two firms' strengths. Generali Hong Kong and virtual bank ZA Bank have announced that they have come together to embark on a bancassurance partnership. Under the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s biggest phone scam: retiree, 78, arrested for posing as ‘spy’ in HK$250 million case
Financial losses to phone scams have risen by 41 per cent in Hong Kong from 2020 to 2021, as scammers use Covid-19 related fear-mongering to target victims. ( read original story ...)
Trucking Startup G7 Weighs $500 Million Hong Kong IPO
G7, a fleet management company backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., is weighing an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise about $500 million as soon as this year, people with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-China trade slower, less reliable and more expensive amid coronavirus restrictions
Trade between China and Hong Kong has been reduced as the various coronavirus restrictions have increased delivery times and costs. ( read original story ...)
John Lee: the hardline security official leading race to become Hong Kong chief
Ex-police officer who oversaw government crackdown on protesters in 2019 is sole candidate with Beijing’s blessing ... ( read original story ...)
Green Tea delays Hong Kong IPO
Mainland-based restaurant owner Green Tea Group has pushed back its Hong Kong IPO timeline amid increasingly poor market conditions. Green Tea was set to pre-market its IPO in March and was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Trucking Startup G7 Said to Weigh $500 Million Hong Kong IPO
Bloomberg Surveillance: Early Edition with Francine Lacqua live from London, bringing insight on global markets and the top business stories of the day. Overnight on Wall Street is morning in Europe. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s skilled professionals can expect pay rises of up to 6 per cent as employers scramble to keep talent amid Covid-19 exodus, Hays survey shows
Four out of 10 employers in Hong Kong plan to increase salaries by up to 3 per cent, while a quarter intend to offer a pay rise of between 3 and 6 per cent The outflow of talent has been mainly from ... ( read original story ...)