Three high profile young leaders of Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement rallies in 2014 have been jailed for their role in the pro-democracy protests. Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow have been sentenced to six months, eight months and seven months ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activists hit with prison sentence
A court has overturned the earlier sentences of young Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and two other student leaders and sentenced them to prison in connection with huge pro-democracy protests in 2014. Last year Wong and student leader and disqualified ... ( read original story ...)
What’s behind the success of satirical media in Hong Kong?
submitted draft listing documents to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The IPO application revealed that between 1 April 2016 and March 31, 2017 the company brought in HK$95 million in revenue — the majority of which originated from digital media ... ( read original story ...)
3 Essential Lessons For Startup Founders From A Top Hong Kong VC
There’s an old investing joke that goes something like this: “If you want to make a million dollars, start with ten million.” This is most certainly the case when it comes to angel investing in early stage startups. I myself can vouch for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Wong braces for possible prison sentence
Young Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and two other student leaders of huge pro-democracy protests in 2014 braced for a court decision Thursday that could send them to prison. The three-judge panel is due to issue its ruling on a prosecution request for ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC head of APAC digital products: here’s who I want to hire
Forget Google. HSBC’s Tamara van den Ban wants you to work in digital banking. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/284288/dbs-technology-jobs-soh-siew-choo/ Forget Google. HSBC’s Tamara van den Ban wants more graduates in Asia to start careers in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong profits tax reform to go before Legco by second half of 2018, financial services chief says
Hong Kong could see its first major profits tax reform aimed at easing the burden on smaller businesses take effect in the second half of next year, the financial services and treasury bureau chief said on Wednesday. James Lau said the overall economic ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese luxury consumers: More global, more demanding, still spending
Shopping is cited as the primary reason for these consumers’ choice of travel destination, and when they shop overseas, Hong Kong remains their top destination, followed by South Korea and Japan. Price remains a key factor determining whether a wealthy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong X Technology Fund backs 6 startups
The Hong Kong X Technology Fund today announced its first round of investments into six Hong Kong-based tech companies as part of its accelerator program. Several of the chosen startups will move into the fund’s X-LAB co-working space in Hong Kong during ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Cathay posts $262M 1H loss on fierce competition
which raises costs for visitors to the city and cuts into profits earned in other currencies after they're converted back to the Hong Kong dollar, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. Slosar said a "stellar performance" at Cathay's cargo business helped ... ( read original story ...)
What your corporate banking salary and bonus should be in Hong Kong
http://news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/215900/13-questions-you-will-always-be-asked-in-a-corporate-banking-interview-and-how-to-answer-them/ If you’re a corporate banker in Hong Kong, it’s good to know how your salary and bonus stack up against what ... ( read original story ...)
Tenfu Cayman : APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
She is based in Hong Kong and focuses on General Atlantic's investment in the retail and consumer and healthcare sectors in Greater China. Prior to joining General Atlantic, Ms. Chang served as a business analyst in the corporate finance group of McKinsey ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong X Technology Fund makes 1st investment in 6 startups
Hong Kong X Technology Fund has announced its first investment into six rising Hong Kong-based technology companies as part of an accelerator program Hong Kong X Technology Fund has announced its first investment into six rising Hong Kong-based technology ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong realtors never had it so good, hiring record number of agents in city’s real estate boom
Hong Kong agents’ commissions typically range between 2 to 4 per cent of the sales price of new apartments. For second-hand units, the fee is 1 per cent of the sale price, paid by both the buyer and the seller. Business has been good for both Centaline ... ( read original story ...)