Wristcheck has gone from Hong Kong startup to international success story. Now rapper Jay-Z wants a piece of the pie, too.
How a U.K. Firm Helped China Crack Down on Hong Kong Democracy
For Beijing and its proxy, the Hong Kong government, shutting down Apple Daily was a top priority. The newspaper was forced to stop publishing in June 2021 when its accounts were frozen without due ...
The Battery Show Asia 2025: Uniting Global Innovators in Hong Kong
AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong HONG KONG, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Battery Show, organized by Informa Markets, is a globally recognized platform for cutting-edge battery technology, energy ...
International Oscar Race: Hong Kong Selects Blockbuster Action Film ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’
Walled In’ Hong Kong has selected the Soi Cheang-directed blockbuster "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" as its contender in the best international feature film category of the Oscars. The decision ...
Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve’s supersized rate cut
Stocks jumped Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s eye-popping half-point interest rate cut. The Dow rose 633 points, or 1.5%, on Thursday afternoon to pass 42,000. The S&P 500 gained 2 ...
Hong Kong bank sues estate of deceased man behind legal fight for same-sex rights
A Hong Kong bank is suing the estate of a deceased man behind two court challenges against discriminatory housing and inheritance policies targeting same-sex partnerships, with the latest case ...
Hang Seng Bank reduces lending rate, deposit rates
Its prime lending rate and deposit rates are now 25 basis points lower. Hang Seng Bank has reduced its Hong Kong dollar prime lending rate and Hong Kong dollar savings deposit rates. Its prime lending ...
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opens 0.31 pct higher
HONG KONG, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 56.17 points, or 0.31 percent, to open at 18,069.33 points on Friday.
Three Hidden Gems In Hong Kong With Strong Fundamentals
Despite a turbulent global market landscape, with recent interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and mixed economic signals from China, Hong Kong's small-cap sector remains a fertile ground for discerning investors.
Two Hong Kong hotels are among top 5 best hotels in the world
Best, the organiser behind annual expert-curated lists such as Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia’s 50 Best Bars, and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, released its list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels for 2024 on 19.
5 must-shop places and events in Hong Kong this weekend, September 20-22
A block party with street food and workshops, a manga exhibition and the debut shop of a Thai beauty brand awaits shoppers this weekend.
Beijing halts bubble tea offshore IPO approvals over soured Hong Kong listings, sources say
Offshore share offering plans of at least three Chinese bubble tea makers have been put on hold by the securities regulator due to the dour market performance of peers in Hong Kong amid weaker ...
Philly’s Carbon Reform will compete for a chance to win the $1M Startup World Cup
After a regional pitch, Carbon Reform will compete to win $1 million at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco this fall.
Some Hong Kong SMEs are not rolling over and playing dead. Can they win in the end?
A restaurant chain opens more outlets, a hi-tech farm finds clients abroad - it's not all bad news for SMEs In the last of a three-part series on Hong Kong's ailing SME sector, Cannix Yau and Oscar ...