Hong Kong banks’ operating environment is supported by expectations of steady economic recovery. Capital and liquidity – the key ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based fintech XanPool raises $27M for its decentralized payment network
XanPool, a payment infrastructure provider that facilitates faster crypto and fiat settlements, announced today it has raised a $27 million Series A led by Valar Ventures. The round included ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong bus tour is meant to put people to sleep
A Hong Kong tour company noticed patrons falling asleep on its buses ... he couldn't sleep at night," Kenneth Kong, ulu's marketing and business manager told the Associated Press. "But when he was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong halts cruise-to-nowhere as COVID-19 suspected in crew member
Hong Kong authorities prevented a Royal Caribbean cruise ship from departing the city's terminal late on Thursday as a crew member was suspected to have COVID-19 after routine testing, the government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong SPACs: Five Things You Need To Know.
The “SPAC”-ulation is over! On September 17, 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Stock Exchange) issued a much anticipated consultation paper on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Walk Up Jardine House’ event logs 50 million steps to raise HK$2.7 million for mental health charity
Traditional hike up Jardine House in Central is dropped for the pandemic, with competitors clocking steps on walking machines instead. ( read original story ...)
Ailing mother inspires sisters to launch wellness and fitness start-up for over 50s
First-time entrepreneurs Coco and Zan Wong turn to cloud services platform GoDaddy to launch 50+ Exercise Buddy’s website to help ageing population exercise regularly and eat well ... ( read original story ...)
Vape shops cut down on supplies as customers stock up after Hong Kong passes bill targeting e-cigarette business
Small stores such as VapeBullHK in Wan Chai have racked up more than HK$1 million in sales a month in the past. But as lawmakers take aim at stubbing out the habit, they have cut back on orders and ... ( read original story ...)
Smuggling Australian rock lobsters into China a national security threat, Hong Kong customs chief says
Louise Ho says activity undermines China’s trade restrictions against Australia and she will ‘pursue it diligently’ ... ( read original story ...)
5-Hour Bus Tour Of Hong Kong Caters To Sleep-Deprived
The 47-mile ride on a double-decker bus is meant to appeal to people who are easily lulled asleep by long rides. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority and People’s Bank of China Join Together on Fintech Innovation and Supervision
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People's Bank of China have solidified their relationship in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that seeks to combine innovation and supervision ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland China agree to one-stop sandbox platform allowing Greater Bay Area start-ups to develop cross-border fintech tools
The monetary authorities of Hong Kong and mainland China agreed to create a one-stop sandbox platform in the Greater Bay Area that will allow fintech companies to develop cross-border products faster ... ( read original story ...)
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze | Charlotte Observer
HONG KONG. Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The 76-kilometer (47-mile), five-hour ride on a regular double-decker bus a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese regulators suggest Hong Kong listing for Didi – WSJ
China's cybersecurity watchdog suggested ride-hailing firm Didi Global Inc and two other U.S.-listed tech companies explore listings in Hong Kong, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing ... ( read original story ...)