who also include legal and business groups, say it puts critics of China’s ruling Communist Party at risk of torture and unfair trials in the mainland and further chips away at the “one country, two ... ( read original story ...)
AngelHub Founder Karen Contet Farzam: Hong Kong’s Startup Community is One of the Fastest Growing Ecosystems in the World
Hong Kong’s First Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Platform. In April of this year, AngelHub became the first investment crowdfunding platform to receive a license from a Securities and Futures ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she’s committed to finishing her term and rejects calls for her to quit
"For this I offer my most sincere apology to all people of Hong Kong." The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, a leading business group that has expressed understanding of the need for the ... ( read original story ...)
Firms may consider moving out of Hong Kong amid protests and political uncertainty, experts say
Businesses in Hong Kong may be moving out amid political uncertainty and massive protests in the city, members of the business community say. "The real concern here, which we've seen slight signs of, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stood up to China. Now the free world should stand with Hong Kong
It would jeopardize anyone doing business in or travelling to Hong Kong. That would be bad for the city’s economy, but far worse for human rights and the rule of law. And it would be the most serious ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stood up to China. Now the free world should stand with Hong Kong
It would jeopardize anyone doing business in or travelling to Hong Kong. That would be bad for the city’s economy, but far worse for human rights and the rule of law. And it would be the most serious ... ( read original story ...)
Watergate: The Oxford connection behind Australia’s richest water deal
Their time at McKinsey spanned the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Taylor working out of the Sydney office and Gradel based in the Hong Kong office. Both men were also partners at McKinsey & Co, a ... ( read original story ...)
Cooley Adds Leading Capital Markets Partner in Hong Kong
Follows formal Hong Kong approval for Cooley HK in association with Cai, Lee & Partners HONG KONG — Capital markets lawyer Michael Yu has joined Cooley as a partner based in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
AngelHub Founder Karen Contet Farzem: Hong Kong’s Startup Community is One of the Fastest Growing Ecosystems in the World
Hong Kong’s First Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Platform. In April of this year, AngelHub became the first investment crowdfunding platform to receive a license from a Securities and Futures ... ( read original story ...)
China Backs Hong Kong’s Leader Despite Huge Protests
The Foreign Ministry issued a forceful endorsement of Mrs. Lam on Monday. Beijing’s representatives in Hong Kong called in dozens of local politicians and business leaders to urge them to support her. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong supporters rally outside China’s consulate in Vancouver
but it is unclear how many have roots in B.C. “Many more Canadians will be visiting Hong Kong for business, professional or personal reasons,” said Ivy Li of the group Canadian Friends of Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police begin to clear streets of protesters
"China just wants to turn Hong Kong into another Chinese city," said Alex To, 54, who runs a small business. "Carrie Lam is just a figurehead. Everything depends on the attitudes of the leaders in ... ( read original story ...)
Huge crowds march in Hong Kong as government apologizes for handling of extradition bill
"China just wants to turn Hong Kong into another Chinese city," said Alex To, 54, who said he runs a small business. "Carrie Lam is just a figurehead. Everything depends on the attitudes of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Long Game Is China’s Despite a Win for Hong Kong’s Protesters
Hong Kong has struggled to spark new industries. It’s largely failed to become a technology hub: It isn’t easy operating a bootstrapped startup in a city where a smallish apartment can rent for over ... ( read original story ...)