Asian equities followed the US south after the higher-than-expected inflation print in July and heightened expectations of rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong film association head defends call for members to ‘think twice’ before going to Golden Horse Awards in Taipei
'We are worried that someone would suddenly mention Taiwan independence or Hong Kong independence at Golden Horse Awards,' says association's chairman Professor says letter was just show of allegiance ... ( read original story ...)
Property Downturn Undermines Onewo In Run-Up To Hong Kong IPO
Property management firm Onewo, which is boasting high-tech elements, could become the largest IPO in Hong Kong this year. Read more. ( read original story ...)
Recent Hong Kong homebuyers stand to lose millions as prices decline – some already have
Many people who bought flats in Hong Kong over the past five years are looking at a loss if they decide to sell now, as housing prices continue to slide. One has already lost HK$5.85 million ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Industrial Production Rebounds In Q2
Hong Kong's industrial production expanded in the second quarter, after falling in the previous quarter, provisional data from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Weighs Lower Revenue Threshold for Hard-Tech IPOs
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. is discussing a system that will slash the revenue requirements for hard-tech companies to go public in the city, according to people familiar with the matter. Most ... ( read original story ...)
Is Richard Li’s HK$10 million offer to injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer enough?
Experts say it’s difficult to work out how much money Mo Li would need to support himself if he could never work again. ( read original story ...)
China central bank to issue 5 bln yuan of bills in Hong Kong
These central bank bills will mature in six months, or 182 days, the People's Bank of China said on its website. The move aims to enrich yuan-investment products with high credit ratings in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
17 Fintech and Insurtech Startups Among Forbes Asia’s Top 100 to Watch in 2022
Meet the 17 fintech and insurtech startups in the Asia Pacific featured on Forbes Asia's 2022 100 To Watch list. ( read original story ...)
Queen Elizabeth II’s death is renewing interest in British memorabilia in Hong Kong
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked a wave of nostalgia and renewed interest in British memorabilia in Hong Kong, where emotions still linger toward U.K. rule. ( read original story ...)
Tycoon Richard Li’s insurer FWD refiles for Hong Kong IPO
HONG KONG - FWD Group Holdings, the Asian insurer backed by billionaire Richard Li, has refiled an application for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as it now weighs a listing next year amid ... ( read original story ...)
FWD refiles HK IPO
FWD posted an adjusted net loss of US$101m in the first quarter, compared with a profit of US$106m for the same period of 2021. After posting a full-year profit of US$249m in 2021, FWD said it expects ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Li’s IPO delay has some credibility value
Not Hong Kong entrepreneur Richard Li, whose Asia-focused insurer FWD has refiled for an initial public offering in its home city some 15 months after it first dropped the Asian hub in favour of a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom
Hong Kong residents have found refuge in Taiwan, but as tensions grow between the nation and the Chinese government, so does concerns among exhiles. ( read original story ...)