Hong Kong's role in the opening of China's economy to the world is "very special" and can never be replaced, a senior Beijing official has said, while also urging the city to be more proactive in both ... ( read original story ...)
Revenue-based financing firm pumps $120k into Malaysian green ecommerce firm
Poptron’s latest fund raise follows its previous US$1 million seed round. It now looks to enter the Singaporean market with sustainable products to offer. ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines to Launch Operations from Hong Kong
Greater Bay Airlines, a new Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier, has confirmed plans to begin operations with international services from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand; Phuket, Thailand and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC takes stake in Hong Kong data company MioTech
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC and Chinese securities company Guotai Junan International are taking a minority stake in MioTech, a Hong Kong startup that uses artificial intelligence to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s recovery campaign pauses
Hong Kong spent HKD49.7 million for a public relations agency to create a 12-month “Relaunch Hong Kong” publicity campaign and delayed the launch. Communications consultancy Consulum FZ beat seven ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com Delivers Strong Topline Results, Hong Kong-Listed Internet Stocks Rebound
On today’s earnings call, the company said it is adhering to internet regulation with several new laws going into effect this fall. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must speed up economic development and integration with nation, Beijing officials warn lawmakers
After losing so much time to political infighting, Hong Kong needs to roll up its sleeves and focus on moving forward, Huang Liuquan of the State Council’s office overseeing the city’s affairs tells ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks climb out of bear market as Tencent powers recovery amid oversold signals
Hong Kong stocks jump from near a 10-month low in early trading as Tencent and Meituan power gains. Technical indicators suggest the market’s slump last week was excessive. ( read original story ...)
Fintech platforms offer funds for individual investors to access unicorns in private equity, real estate markets
IPO, unicorns and real estate deals in private markets accessible to affluent individual investors through funds with minimum outlay of US$100,000. ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines – A New Airline Coming To Hong Kong
Hong Kong might strike you as one of the worst possible places to start a new airline. The worldwide travel downturn has ravaged the Chinese territory and its airport. But all going well, newcomer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech Unicorn Startups: Past, Present, and Future
Let’s take a look at Singapore’s unicorn companies: from the past, present, and the aspiring unicorns of the future. ( read original story ...)
HKMA chief says Hong Kong resilient as global financial hub
Provided by Xinhua Hong Kong financial strength is attributed to the unique advantages of one country two systems said Chief Executive of the Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: domestic helpers vaccinated in the Philippines ‘could be able to travel to Hong Kong as soon as August 30’
Manila’s top diplomat in the city says the arrangement is likely to involve the use of a special ‘yellow card’ issued by the Philippine government. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s ‘zero infection’ policy unsustainable, expert warns, urging elderly to get vaccinated; 5 imported cases confirmed
Professor Ivan Hung from the government’s expert committee on vaccines says social-distancing rules can be eased only with an 80 to 90 per cent inoculation rate. ( read original story ...)