A Hong Kong artist who became embroiled in a controversy over a newspaper cartoon that showed riot police being called to a school to handle unruly pupils on Wednesday denied he meant to criticise the ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong civil engineer gets five years’ jail for rioting, stabbing policeman in protest against national security law
A former civil engineer has been jailed for five years on rioting and wounding charges after he admitted stabbing a police officer in an anti-government protest against the national security law. ( read original story ...)
Currency anxiety: Chinese, Hong Kong businesses sweat fallout from the diminished UK pound
From Li Ka-shing’s empire to an office tower bought by James Tien Pei-chun’s Manhattan Garments Group, the whipsawing British pound could draw blood from some of Hong Kong and China’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
The 12 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of September 2022
Everything you need to need to know about the largest global startup funding rounds of September 2022; broken down by industry, stage, investors, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong online brokerage TOP Financial stock plunges 74%, hits new all-time low
Online brokerage TOP Financial (TOP) stock plunged 74% Friday afternoon, hitting a new all-time low. Read more here. ( read original story ...)
World record pink diamond sold for $57.7M in Hong Kong: ‘Appetite for rare’
A bidder from the U.S. purchased an 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star diamond for a record-breaking price per carat at a recent Sotheby's Hong Kong auction. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property stocks regain favour as investors and developers bank on John Lee’s policy tailwinds
“The move would not be a surprise to us,” said Raymond Cheng, property analyst in Hong Kong at CGS-CIMB. “It is a way to attract more talent, especially from mainland China.” The action may be needed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may roll out the IPO mat for Big Tech even before they earn a single dollar, in city’s biggest listing reform in four years
Under Chapter 18C of Hong Kong's listing rules, pre-revenue Big Tech companies valued at HK$15 billion to HK$20 billion can apply to raise capital The valuation can be cut to HK$8 billion if the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: return of live shows is music to the ears of struggling bar owners in Hong Kong
While operators welcome the move, they call on government to do more, such as scrap the 2am closing time and limits on seating ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may roll out the welcome mat for Big Tech IPOs even before they earn a single dollar, in city’s biggest listing reform in four years
Under Chapter 18C of Hong Kong's listing rules, pre-revenue Big Tech companies valued at HK$15 billion to HK$20 billion can apply to raise capital The valuation can be cut to HK$8 billion if the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong risks business reputation over yacht linked to Putin ally, says US
Hong Kong could damage its reputation as a financial hub if it gives haven to sanctions dodgers, the United States cautioned Saturday, after the city said it would not act against a superyacht ... ( read original story ...)
Pink diamond sells for record $57.7M at Hong Kong auction
A pink diamond has been sold for $57.7 million in Hong Kong, setting a world record for the highest price per carat for a diamond sold at auction ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) Short Interest Up 2,450.0% in September
Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY – Get Rating) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 5,100 shares, a growth of 2,450.0% ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to clarify stance on cryptocurrencies during FinTech Week amid Web3 talent exodus
The Hong Kong government is set to unveil a new policy statement to show its vision of developing the city into a global virtual asset centre Local investors have voiced concerns that regulatory ... ( read original story ...)