The former head of short video giant TikTok's gaming unit, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup as one of two co-founders, he told Reuters in an interview, as the buzz around ... ( read original story ...)
DBS appoints ex-Vickers HK CEO as head of private banking, Greater China
Carol Wu has been with DBS for 14 years. DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has named Carol Wu as the new head of private banking for its Greater China business. Wu will be responsible for managing and developing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange enlists HSBC, Tencent to help create carbon market
Hong Kong's stock exchange said on Tuesday it had enlisted banks including HSBC and companies such as China's Tencent to help it develop a global carbon market.Worldwide efforts to combat climate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lee Sidestepped Sanctions With $1.4 Million in Cash
Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee received more than HK$11 million ($1.4 million) in physical cash when he ran unchallenged for the city’s top job in May while under US sanctions, according to a filing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s chief executive focuses on keeping public housing waiting time from increasing – but experts says 10,000 more flats needed a year
Leader's goal 'realistic', when wait more than double government's pledge of 3 years, says Federation of Public Housing Estates chief Researcher concerned government will shorten waiting times at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tuya launches Hong Kong IPO and prepares for accelerated growth overseas
Tuya is following an ongoing trend of US-listed Chinese companies seeking a dual listing in Hong Kong. It priced its initial offering in Hong Kong at HK$19.30. ( read original story ...)
Endowus Launches in Hong Kong making its first Overseas Market Entry
Endowus, Asia's leading digital wealth platform is committed to providing investors with the most professional and comprehensive wealth management products, offering best-in-market solutions to ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican Envoy in Hong Kong Warns Catholic Missions to Prepare for China Crackdown
In four meetings held over several months, starting in October last year, the 54-year-old Mexican prelate told Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong to prepare for a tougher future as China tightens its ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong leader John Lee spent $1.1m on election campaign in which he was sole candidate
Donations flooded in to office of security hardliner despite lack of any rivals to beat for job of chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates: Hong Kong may ease quarantine rules as airline bans reach 100 for year
The bank has warned that inflation in Australia — which is already running at 21 year high — could hit 7 per cent by the end of the year so a tightening of policy was necessary. “Today’s increase in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s John Lee stresses balance in easing quarantine
Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee said Tuesday at his first news conference since taking office that he will work on easing restrictions for travelers while balancing the risks of a coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Tycoon who vanished from Hong Kong is being tried in China, Canada says
Xiao Jianhua’s disappearance in 2017 fueled fears that Beijing might be abducting people abroad; officials have never confirmed whether he was detained or disclosed possible charges. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong considers shorter COVID quarantine for travellers -Lee
Hong Kong will look into shortening COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while still aiming to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, the city's new ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s billionaire factory is broken
Real estate has always been at the centre of some of Hong Kong’s legendary rags-to-riches stories, but the number of mega-rich are drying up. ( read original story ...)