The uncontrolled spread of Covid-19 cases across China, coupled with strong US economic data, weighed on Hong Kong stocks, paring the week’s gains to 0.7 per cent.
Police arrest two men in Hong Kong in connection with alleged US30 million fraud after collapse of cryptocurrency exchange
More than 330 alleged victims have contacted the force's commercial crime bureau over Atom Asset Exchange Police say exchange froze all assets transactions last month and that 'mastermind' is believed to have fled Hong Kong with proceeds of crime Police arrested two men on Friday in connection with an alleged fraud involving a Hong Kong-headquartered ...
Hong Kong court quashes inquest finding of unlawful killing by police officer in decade-old case, orders new one
Taxi driver was lifted off ground in chokehold while in handcuffs and died after complications from injuries sustained during the arrest made by Constable Lam Wai-wing Jury in Coroner's Court returned rare verdict of unlawful killing in October 2018 before Lam successfully applied for judicial review to challenge proceedings A Hong Kong police officer has ...
Mainland China and Hong Kong to Expand their Stock Connect Scheme
The mainland China-Hong Kong Stock Connect will expand to include more equities. We analyze the program and future opportunities.
Which roads will close over Christmas? Hong Kong gears up for partygoers, but police urge caution amid rising Covid cases
Police anticipate larger crowds than in recent years after host of anti-epidemic measures scrapped Closures will affect Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Cultural District from 2pm Saturday until early hours of Sunday Hongkongers heading out to celebrate Christmas should plan their journeys carefully as parts of the city will be closed to traffic ...
Xi reaffirms China’s governing principle for Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to follow the “one country, two systems” governing principle for Hong Kong, saying it is the “best arrangement” to maintain the city’s ...
Hong Kong’s start-up scene for businesses is buzzing, but does it have enough talent and support to take it to the next level?
Hong Kong tech entrepreneur Lucas Cheung Wing-lung has suffered failure and relished success over just three years in the city’s fast-growing start-up scene. The online commerce platform he set up in ...
Hong Kong’s no 2 official seeks police help after his image appears in ‘deceptive’ bitcoin adverts
Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki's office warns of the 'deceptive advertisements and web pages found on online news portals' using his image without permission Fake content has lured people into clicking ...
Hong Kong legislator’s firm to attract 1,000 Web3 start-ups
Ng Kit-Chong has served as a legislative council representative for the election committee constituency since January of this year.
It’s no longer like science fiction
China is also catching up fast in this area, and announced the launch of the China Brain Project, or Brain Science and Brain-Like Intelligence Technology, in 2016, with BCI playing an essential role.
Hong Kong bounces back as new-term govt brightens future with bold blueprints
Lui found the Youth Development Blueprint, released on Dec 20, put forward concrete measures to address difficulties faced by Hong Kong youths in their education, employment, entrepreneurship, and ...
Hong Kong business start-up scene buzzing, but short of talent and support
Hong Kong has no shortage of tech entrepreneurs with ideas, but investors are slow to put money into projects.
Fosun International Granted Three Awards from Global Banking and Finance Review in the United Kingdom
Fosun has been awarded by Global Banking and Finance Review in recognition of Fosun's active promotion in the sustainable development and ESG. The awards also recognized Fosun's active contribution to ...
Hong Kong lawmaker’s start-up accelerator aims to lure 1,000 Web3 businesses to the city, as the industry looks to future after FTX
G-Rocket, a start-up accelerator co-founded by Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-chong in 2016, is aiming to help 1,000 Web3 start-ups set up their businesses in Hong Kong in the next three ...