Some might doubt if there is any room for startups in the laptop market, which is already dominated by a handful of global firms. How will a Hong Kong brand be able to compete with the multinational ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters gather in Hong Kong, government offices shut after violence
Hong Kong's benchmark stock exchange slid as much as 1.5 per cent on Thursday, extending losses from the previous day. Most roads around the business district were opening for traffic, but Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extradition law could jeopardize special economic agreement with the US
For many financial firms based in the Central district, it was business as usual — but many offered staff the option of working from home. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's equity benchmark, the Heng Seng Index, ... ( read original story ...)
Why extradition bill proposed in Hong Kong set off huge protests
The legislation's opponents include members of legal, business and human rights organizations, as well as scores of ordinary citizens who cherish Hong Kong's reputation for the rule of law. Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shutters government offices as protests over China extradition bill turn violent
She said Canada “remains concerned about the potential effect these proposals may have on the large number of Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, on business confidence, and on Hong Kong’s international ... ( read original story ...)
Glavin: Hong Kong, at least, won’t go down without a fight
When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes. While the free world looks on stupidly, and Hong Kong steadily slips into the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong protesters are afraid of China’s creeping ‘justice’
Human rights activists and business leaders say the extradition law could erode the global perception that Hong Kong is a safer, more democratic option for investment than mainland China. ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UK urges Hong Kong gov’t to listen to protesters
A legislative session to debate the bill has been delayed. 11 a.m. The secretariat of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council says it has delayed the start of a legislative session on a contentious ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong students protest bill in Taiwan
A legislative session to debate the bill has been delayed. 11 a.m. The secretariat of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council says it has delayed the start of a legislative session on a contentious ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s cross-border e-commerce shipping startup Buyandship raises US$2.2M
Buyandship, a cross-border e-commerce shipping services company based in Hong Kong, has secured US$2.2 million in pre-Series B funding round led by existing investor Infinity Venture Partners. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Hong Kong simmers, trade war is all about Trump, and Boris kicks off his campaign. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today. June’s risk rally has faltered. The MSCI Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong clashes erupt after protesters storm legislature
"This is only the start, not the end," he said. "Hong Kong people are ready for a movement against the government." The protests started overnight and by 8am (00:00 GMT), the streets surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law are fueling protests
Hong Kong's leader would start and finally approve an extradition following a request from a foreign jurisdiction but only after court hearings, including any possible appeals. However, the bill ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shops, workers in rare strike to ‘defend freedom’
Businesses included retail store Gethemall, transport start-up Call4Van, coffee shops, bookstores, electronics and clothes shops, eateries and florists. “Ah that pesky Hong Kong spirit is ... ( read original story ...)