Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul who spent decades as a defiant thorn in Beijing’s side, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison, the harshest penalty ever handed down for a ...
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison after national security conviction
The case against Lai, a 78-year-old media tycoon and critic of China’s ruling Communist Party, has become a symbol of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
Chinese chip designer Montage Technology soars over 50% in Hong Kong debut
Shares of Chinese chip designer Montage Technology surged 57% in its Hong Kong trading debut. This comes on the back of GigaDevice Semiconductor and OmniVision Integrated Circuits' respective debuts.
Hong Kong court to sentence pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai
Lai, who also holds a British passport, faces life in prison under Hong Kong's controversial national security law.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces sentencing in national security case
Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced Monday for his conviction on charges of conspiring to collude with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law.
Hong Kong, Singapore to be biggest winners as global capital flows shift to Asia: DBS CEO
The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says Hong Kong and Singapore are set to be the biggest winners ...
Hong Kong needs more global listings, wider Stock Connect to strengthen hub role: FSDC
Hong Kong needs to consider widening the Stock Connect schemes and step up promotion in Southeast Asia and the Middle East to attract more international firms to list in the city, according to a ...
What to know about Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong journey from media mogul and activist to convict
The former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has become what observers say is a symbol of the 2020 crackdown on press freedoms in Hong Kong.
After years-long legal battle, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives at day of sentencing
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was found guilty by a Hong Kong court of sedition and collusion with foreign forces.
Developer Hongkong Land launches a $6.4B Singapore real estate fund, the country’s largest, as part of CEO Michael Smith’s strategic pivot
The new fund has the Qatar Investment Authority as a key investor, as Hongkong Land focuses on commercial property and slims its residential business.
Hong Kong’s Cyberport Emerges as Launchpad for AI, Web3 and Green Fintech Champions
HONG KONG, Feb 8: Hong Kong’s Cyberport is deepening its role as the city’s flagship digital technology and AI accelerator, backing more than 400 fintech firms and a growing pipeline of green, AI, and ...
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai to be sentenced after national security conviction
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced Monday after his conviction in a landmark national security trial.
Hong Kong hedge fund blowup triggers massive Bitcoin crash explained
When Bitcoin suddenly tumbles, the explanation is rarely crypto magic. More often, it’s a chain reaction that starts in traditional ...