HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased 3.0758 million shares of the company yesterday (24th) in the London market, at a price ranging between GBP4.9065 and GBP5.051 each, with a ... ( read original story ...)
Why animal owners in Hong Kong are hiring private planes for their pets
Many people who are moving away from the financial capital have been unable to secure flights out of the city for their dogs and cats, leading to online groups where desperate pet parents try to pool ... ( read original story ...)
JD Technology, fintech unit of China’s JD.com, engages banks for Hong Kong IPO that could raise up to US$2 billion, source says
The company is working with banks to list shares in Hong Kong this year, with a deal size of between US$1-2 billion, source says The fourth listing by a JD group company in Hong Kong will see its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong artists say NFTs are both empowering and challenging as cryptocurrency volatility affects income
Many Hong Kong artists experimenting with NFTs say they like setting their own prices and selling directly to consumers, but some have trouble navigating the digital art landscape. ( read original story ...)
Cyberport houses nearly 60 WealthTech startups offering diverse solutions, helping to promote inclusive wealth management…
According to a market report, the global wealth management software market is anticipated to more than double from nearly $2.5 billion in 2019 to $5.8 billion by the end of 2025. WealthTech can lower ... ( read original story ...)
The fall of cruise company Genting Hong Kong, once poised to greatly benefit from China’s forecast luxury cruising boom
The owner of Dream Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Star Cruises and three shipyards that built cruise liners, Genting was well positioned to profit from China’s cruise holiday boom. Then came Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong virus cluster in housing prompts partial lockdown
Hong Kong expanded a partial lockdown and tightened pandemic restrictions Tuesday after more than 200 cases of COVID-19 were discovered at a public housing estate. Hong Kong has already suspended many ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader skips mask to highlight ‘solemn’ effort against COVID
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended herself on Tuesday against criticism for not wearing a face mask at newsconferences, saying it was so ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam confirms Hong Kong home affairs chief’s suspension extended until inquiry into his attendance at infamous birthday bash concludes
Chief executive says the results of a probe into 15 officials who attended a birthday party visited by two coronavirus patients will be announced before the start of the Lunar New Year She added that ... ( read original story ...)
Fighting COVID, solemn-faced Hong Kong leader explains maskless appearances
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended herself against criticism on Tuesday by saying she appears for newsconferences without a face mask so that people could see how "solemn" she was when talking about ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends decision to shed mask at certain events
Characterising the move as part of her ‘duty as the chief executive’, Lam says a mask would not allow the public ‘to see for themselves’ what she is feeling. ( read original story ...)
Pets travel in style as their owners race to get them out of Hong Kong
CNN's Ivan Watson reports on the mounting pressure for pet owners wishing to leave Hong Kong to save their animals as officials kill thousands of hamsters and small animals over Covid-19 fears. ( read original story ...)
Intellect, the mental health startup focused on APAC, raises $10M Series A
Intellect, the Singapore-based mental health startup focused primarily on Asia-Pacific markets, announced today it has raised a $10 million Series A. The company’s services, including self-directed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hotel quarantine criticised after Omicron outbreak
Hong Kong’s onerous system of hotel quarantine for travellers was meant to stop infection from seeping into a largely virus-free city. Instead, it’s become a spreading ground, seeding an Omicron ... ( read original story ...)