Hong Kong's top court on Thursday quashed attempts by the city's government to prosecute people for rioting or illegal assembly even without being present at the scene - a ruling lawyers described as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s unique history with currency may prove valuable for crypto
The city’s monetary authority is currently studying the feasibility of retail digital cash, and one of the design options laid out in a technical white paper looks promising. ( read original story ...)
Warburg-Backed Hong Kong Firm That Uses AI for Drug Discovery Files for U.S. IPO
Insilico Medicine, a Hong Kong-based company that uses artificial intelligence to drive drug discovery, filed confidentially for a U.S. initial public offering last week, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Fintech startup Nium taps into North Asia market by expanding footprint in HK
Singaporean fintech company Nium has expanded its footprint in Hong Kong by opening an office at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation's (HKSTP) InnoCentre, tapping into the opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong watchdog urges caution after U.S. Fed votes to taper
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA on Thursday urged vigilance against potential market risks after the US Federal Reserve ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong May Make More Eateries Use Covid Contact Tracing App
Hong Kong will likely make more restaurants require check-in via its Covid-19 contact tracing app in a push to accelerate reopening the city’s border with mainland China, a pro-government lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
The forgotten architectural features that dot Hong Kong’s streets
Hong Kong’s Thomassons – useless, but well maintained architectural leftovers named after an obscure professional baseball player – are the subject of a forthcoming TEDx talk in the city. ( read original story ...)
Who is a Hong Konger? The US government has one of the widest definitions
Who gets to call themselves a Hong Konger, let alone how to define what it means to be of and from Hong Kong, has never had a clear cut answer. In large part, that’s a result of the city’s history as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong border reopening: quarantine-free travel to mainland China could come next month, but movement will be limited to Guangdong
Hong Kong travellers could be allowed to visit mainland China as early as next month without having to quarantine under a plan to gradually reopen the border, the Post has learned, but movement will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in talks with China to open border, report says
Hong Kong is in advanced discussions with Chinese officials about potentially reopening their shared border, according to local media reports, as the former British colony pushes to overcome the ... ( read original story ...)
Firm of ex-contender in Hong Kong Legco polls sues officials over inaction in murder case leading to 2019 protests
Siu See-kong, best known for his ‘rice bowl dance’ in a 2007 campaign, files civil suit at High Court, arguing city has jurisdiction to hold trial for Chan Tong-kai. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Asset Management hires new regional CEO for Asia Pacific and Hong Kong
HSBC Asset Management has hired Daisy Ho from Fidelity International as its new regional chief executive officer for Asia Pacific and Hong Kong. She succeeds Pedro Bastos, who has been appointed to a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong regulator re-evaluates retail crypto ETFs laws
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has received many requests to approve Crypto ETFs for trading. The Securities and Futures Commission, or SFC, in Hong Kong is reviewing regulations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System has surpassed 700,000 transactions a day in fintech milestone, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
The Faster Payment System is one of several ways Hong Kong is seeking to remain at the cusp of financial sector innovation, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said at the 2021 Hong Kong FinTech Week ... ( read original story ...)