Spokesman Ned Price accuses Hong Kong authorities of using national security law to muffle its press corps and shut down critical speech. ( read original story ...)
Russian superyacht row highlights need for Hong Kong to define its international role
To avoid being a pawn in geopolitical struggles, the city must define its place in the world by making clear its resolve to be a helpful international actor Hong Kong's place in the global context ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Legal Walk Makes Its Debut, Raising Money for Charities
The event has attracted the participation of over 30 local and international law firms and 5 barristers’ chambers in the city, including Allen & Overy, Davis Polk and Morrison Foerster. ( read original story ...)
Wanda Property Management Unit Renews Hong Kong IPO Filing
Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management said it submitted an application to the Hong Kong exchange late Tuesday. It is the third attempt by the company to make a Hong Kong initial public offering after two ... ( read original story ...)
Shopify makes investment in Hong Kong startup WATI’s $23 million Series B round
Shopify has made an investment in Hong Kong SaaS startup WATI’s $23 million USD Series B round. WATI announced the financing on Wednesday, which was led by Tiger Global, with participation from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans dry goods stalls at Lunar New Year fair for fourth year in a row citing coronavirus concerns
Hong Kong has banned dry goods stalls at the Lunar New Year fair in 2023, citing pandemic reasons, despite the city making recent efforts to resume normal life and host large-scale events. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing hits back at US politicians in war of words over fraud conviction for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong accuses US politicians of having ‘sinister intentions’ for city and call bipartisan statement proof of American collusion with newspaper owner Jimmy Lai. ( read original story ...)
Bipartisan group of lawmakers denounces guilty verdict of Hong Kong advocate Jimmy Lai
A group of bipartisan lawmakers issued a fiery rebuke of the recent guilty verdict of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai on fraud charges Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Fifth Time Lucky? Wheel Maker Buyang Takes New Spin at Hong Kong IPO
Buyang International is making a fifth attempt to list in Hong Kong, hoping to raise funds for a major new expansion that will double its capacity The company churns out a majority of its revenue from ... ( read original story ...)
UK fusion energy firm Tokamak eyes Hong Kong as one potential funding source to help it develop its zero-emission technology
Nuclear fusion energy, if proven commercially viable, may offer clean, affordable and secure energy in the future, meaning long-term investors are paying attention. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong SaaS start-up WATI collects US$23 million in funding from Shopify, Tiger Global in bets on Southeast Asia growth
WATI becomes the latest Hong Kong-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) start-up to collect new funding from big-name global investors International investors are betting on the rapid digital ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based professional services firms ramp up in Singapore
With Pearce's relocation, Dickson Yuen, whose responsibilities have included leadership of the company's Hong Kong business, has been promoted to regional director, reporting to the firm's co-founders ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. blasts verdict against Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai
Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Hang Seng Up 1% on Central Bank Outlooks
The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened higher Wednesday, wobbled, but still finished up 1% as traders weighed prospects for less tightening by major global central banks, including the US Federal ... ( read original story ...)