In all, firefighters brought 770 people out of the building, said Ng Yau Sheung, Hong Kong Fire Services Department’s senior divisional officer. Another 40 people left on their own, he added. At least ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland, Hong Kong remain the most active regions in the world for IPOs in 2021: report
The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region remained the most active regions in the world for IPOs in 2021, accounting for 25 percent and 28 percent of the world’s total by the ... ( read original story ...)
Pharma and Tech Listings Run the Gamut on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Kirkland & Ellis, Davis Polk, O’Melveny, Baker & McKenzie and the Magic Circles all have a part to play is closing up the year for Hong Kong listings. ( read original story ...)
Firefighters Rescue Hundreds Trapped on Hong Kong Rooftop
At least 13 people were injured after a fire broke out in the 38-story World Trade Center building in Hong Kong, trapping hundreds on its roof and forcing firefighters to rescue many by ladder. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Fire at World Trade Centre leaves hundreds trapped on roof
More than 100 people are trapped on the roof of a building in Hong Kong after a fire broke out, say local reports. The blaze broke out at the World Trade Centre on Wednesday, triggering a massive ... ( read original story ...)
An Inwardly Focused Hong Kong: A Strategic Advantage for Singapore?
As Hong Kong’s leadership comes under increasing pressure from Beijing to double-down on its COVID-19 containment strategy, Singapore finds itself in an opportunistic position. Amidst a mass exodus of ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds Trapped On Roof As Massive Fire Breaks Out At Hong Kong Skyscraper
Hundreds of people were trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the blaze. The fire started in the ... ( read original story ...)
Gymshark To Open First Brick-And-Mortar Store As CEO Downplays IPO
Athleisure and fitness brand Gymshark is to launch its first ever bricks-and-mortar store on Regent Street, London in a bold move by a company less than 10 years old. ( read original story ...)
Flagship Store ‘Game Changer’ But CEO Plays Down Gymshark IPO
Athleisure and fitness brand Gymshark is to launch its first ever bricks-and-mortar store on Regent Street, London in a bold move by a company less than 10 years old. ( read original story ...)
Making An Impact In The Finance World: Meet 5 Women Leaders In Hong Kong
A recent Morningstar report described Hong Kong as one of the world’s “bright spots”, where more than 20% of fund managers are women, outdoing the United Kingdom (13%) and the United States (11%). ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of people were rescued from the roof of a 38-story skyscraper in Hong Kong after being trapped for hours by a fire
The World Trade Centre is situated in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay commercial district. It hosts restaurants, offices and a mall. ( read original story ...)
Fire briefly trapped scores of people in Hong Kong skyscraper, injuring 13, authorities say
Scores of people were trapped in a Hong Kong skyscraper on Wednesday after a major fire broke out, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares lead losses as investors digest Chinese economic data; biotech firm BeiGene debuts in Shanghai
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly down Wednesday, with Chinese markets declining as investors digested key Chinese economic data. Meanwhile, Chinese biotech firm BeiGene made its debut in Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
China was already facing an economic slowdown in 2022. Now here comes Omicron
China's economy is still struggling with real estate woes and fallout from sporadic Covid-19 lockdowns. Throw the global spread of the Omicron variant into the mix and it could be looking at a sharp ... ( read original story ...)