Alibaba HK, which rose +4.35% after Chairman David Zhang praised the new anti-monopoly rules, Xiaomi, which gained a whopping +8.02%, Meituan, which rose +1.25%, BYD, which rose +8.6% on policy ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy hand of China is prompting fears for Hong Kong’s future as a major business hub
Chinese interference in Hong Kong's political and legal affairs is creating uncertainty about the future of the territory as an independent business centre. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble Bursts Before It Begins
Expensive mutual travel was set to start Sunday, and will be a deal watched by the travel industry worldwide if it does indeed begin. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Jailed After Pleading Guilty to 2019 Protest Charges
The protest was near the start of a summer of unrest over the Hong Kong government proposing a now-withdrawn law that would have allowed extradition to mainland China. Wong rose to prominence as a ... ( read original story ...)
Local tourism keeps ‘Symbol of Hong Kong’ junk boat afloat
The Dukling, a traditional Chinese junk boat frequently spotted around Hong Kong's picturesque Victoria Harbour, has readjusted its tour routes to survive the coronavirus pandemic, now mainly catering ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore Bubble Delay Shows Uphill Battle for Travel
Singapore travel bubble shows just how delicate the process of reopening borders is, even for places that have largely contained the coronavirus, casting further doubt over any global recovery in ... ( read original story ...)
Zurich and Paris have joined Hong Kong to become the world’s 3 most expensive cities – all thanks to COVID-19. Here’s the full list.
Singapore and Osaka, that were joint-first in 2019, slid down the rankings to fourth and fifth place respectively, according to a new report. ( read original story ...)
Evergrande, Unit Seek About $2 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
China Evergrande Group and its property management arm are seeking to raise as much as HK$15.8 billion ($2.04 billion) in a Hong Kong initial public offering of the unit, Evergrande Property Services ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande, Service Unit Seek About $2 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
China Evergrande Group and its property management arm are seeking to raise as much as HK$15.8 billion ($2.04 billion) in a Hong Kong initial public offering of the unit, Evergrande Property Services ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in cases delays Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble
Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed the start of an air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, citing a spike in infections in the Chinese territory as a “sober reminder” of ... ( read original story ...)
Celgene-Backed Antengene Climbs On Hong Kong Debut
Shares in Antengene, a clinical-stage pharmaceuticals business, gained 1.1% from their IPO price on their debut at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday, closing at HK$18.28. Antengene is focused on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Travel Bubble Popped By Virus Spike
A planned travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore was scrapped a day before its launch on Saturday after the southern Chinese city announced a sudden spike in coronavirus cases. The decision is ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong-Singapore travel corridor postponed
The launch of a travel corridor between Hong Kong and Singapore has been postponed for two weeks amid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the Chinese city. The deal was due to kick in on Sunday, allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurtech startup Coherent raises $14m in series A round
The company said it plans to use the new funds to expand its presence in Asia, increase its customer reach, and scale its already profitable business. ( read original story ...)