The pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily looked set to close for good by Saturday following police raids and the arrest of executives - a move that critics say undermines the city's status as ... ( read original story ...)
TV chef: The secret to selling to the world’s biggest market
Online star says Chinese Gen Z shoppers are driving consumer trends, and what they’re after might be exactly what New Zealand businesses can offer. ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Startup Amber Group Reaches $1B Valuation Even as Bitcoin, Others Continue to Falter
While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had another wild ride over the weekend, at least one company proved that plenty of investors are still willing to bet heavily on the global crypto market. See: ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Morgan Stanley Traders Turn Crypto Startup Into Unicorn
A group of former Morgan Stanley traders has turned their cryptocurrency venture into a unicorn by bringing Wall Street strategies to the brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Biggest Pro-Democracy Newspaper Likely to Shut Down This Week After National Security Law Raid
Hong Kong’s moves to arrest owner Jimmy Lai and target Apple Daily editorial staff have alarmed foreign governments and human rights groups. ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley traders raise $100m to turn crypto startup into unicorn
After a successful fundraiser, Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency startup founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, has raised $100 million, scoring a pre-money valuation of $1 billion. ( read original story ...)
HKBN and AXA Launch Hong Kong’s First-ever Broadband + Home Insurance + Network Security + Smart Home Services Combo
The importance of home insurance protection is often overlooked by Hong Kong people, according to a survey by AXA Hong Kong and Macau ("AXA"), which found that only around 40% of respondents have ... ( read original story ...)
What people in Hong Kong say about Apple Daily
Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will be forced to shut "in a matter of days" after authorities froze the company's assets under a sweeping national security law, an adviser to jailed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s opposition Civic Party rocked by resignation of 11 councillors
With eleven councillors' resignation on Sunday, Hong Kong's opposition Civic Party has lost about two-thirds of its remaining district councillors ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto finance startup Amber Group raises $100M at $1B valuation
More mainstream venture capital firms are jumping on the crypto bandwagon as investors increasingly consider bitcoin an investable asset, despite the recent massive price drops of a few major ... ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley Traders Turn Crypto Startup Into Unicorn
A group of former Morgan Stanley traders has turned their cryptocurrency venture into a unicorn by bringing Wall Street strategies to the brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: more Hong Kong restaurants try out tricky ‘vaccine bubble’ type D zone in bid to boost business
At least 16 eateries have introduced ‘type D’ arrangements for vaccinated customers, allowing them to seat up to eight people per table with dine-in service until 2am, an increase from just three such ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Hong Kong’s men through to the semis after valiant showing against powerhouses France
Hong Kong’s Max Denmark scores a superb consolation try as France set-up knockout round game against Samoa, with Hong Kong against Ireland in the other tough semi-final. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says
Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore "stability" in the city, Chief ... ( read original story ...)