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46% of crypto VC funds went to US startups in Q4, and Trump could boost that
About half of all venture capital funding in the fourth quarter of 2024 went to cryptocurrency startups headquartered in the United States, and an incoming pro-crypto administration could push that ...
China Vanke CEO’s reported detention intensifies property sector woe
Concern over China's embattled property sector has deepened after state media reported the detention of China Vanke's chief executive and said authorities are overseeing operations, sending the ...
China Vanke’s Hong Kong shares drop 8% after report of CEO detention
The Hong Kong-listed shares of property developer China Vanke plunged more than 8% on Friday after state media reported that authorities had detained its chief executive. A Shenzhen government task ...
Nobel winner urges ‘amazing’ Hong Kong to keep hold of what made it a success
Nobel-winning economist James Robinson has hailed Hong Kong for its “amazing” inclusive society, calling on the city to deepen such inclusion and stay true to how it became great to further its ...
DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
It will broaden overseas investment channels for mainland institutional investors, a DBS managing director said. DBS Hong Kong welcomes the new measures announcing deeper financial market connectivity ...
Hong Kong considers tax hike for top earners
Hong Kong’s government is exploring options to raise taxes on the city’s highest earners for a second straight year to plug shortfalls in its budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park set to host audience of 18,000 at trial concert
Show at main stadium on Saturday will feature Jay Fung, Cloud Wan, Jace Chan and local band Dear Jane, kicking off packed schedule for 2025.
Hong Kong tycoon Michael Kadoorie raising US$50mil to boost city’s image
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least US$50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter ...
Hong Kong’s Flagship Financial Forum Guests Enjoy City’s Multi-Faceted Appeal with Tourism Board
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / To attract high-yield visitors to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) constantly promotes the development of Meetings, Incentives, ...
Hong Kong Weighs Hiking Taxes on Top Earners for Second Year
Hong Kong’s government is exploring options to raise taxes on the city’s highest earners for a second straight year to plug shortfalls in its budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong’s Kadoorie Raising $50 Million to Boost City’s Image
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least $50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter.
PhotonPay Launches Google Pay Support for Mastercard Users in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, PhotonPay, a digital financial infrastructure, will support Google Pay, enabling cardholders to take advantage of simple and secure contactless payments and digital card storage on both Android devices and WearOS.
China critic Jimmy Lai paid US general to advise on Taiwan, Hong Kong court hears
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S. general to advise former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in late 2017, but ...