The IPOs will be the first real test of SoftBank's shift in strategy in China as regulators ramp up scrutiny of the country's tech industry. ( read original story ...)
L’Officiel Sold to Hong Kong-Based AMTD International
Hong Kong-based financial services company AMTD International has acquired French magazine publisher L’Officiel from the Jalou family for an undisclosed sum. As part of the deal, Benjamin Eymère will ... ( read original story ...)
Backlash over Hong Kong’s hamster cull shows dissent is still simmering
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hong Kong news every morning. In a place with fairly low levels of public trust in its leaders, Hong Kong’s top Covid-19 expert, ... ( read original story ...)
China AInnovation Said to Price Hong Kong IPO at Bottom of Range
Qingdao AInnovation Technology Group Co., a Chinese startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp., has priced its Hong Kong initial public offering at the bottom of its marketed range, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to close in-person classes at secondary schools due to COVID-19 outbreaks
The government in Hong Kong said Thursday that it's decided to close all in-person classes at secondary schools on the island for at least the next couple of weeks, due to a rising number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hamsters and mail: New Covid threats in China, Hong Kong dismay residents and experts
In their relentless drive to eliminate the coronavirus, authorities in China and Hong Kong have zeroed in on new targets: international mail and hamsters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong real estate regains appeal with international investors as they target hotels, industrial assets in 2022, CBRE survey shows
Hong Kong was the sixth most attractive property investment destination in a CBRE poll of some 30 cities in Asia-Pacific, after dropping out of the top 10 last year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumps 3% as China cuts key lending rates; property, tech stocks soar
Markets in Asia-Pacific mostly rose on Thursday as China cut its key lending rates. Meanwhile, Wall Street fell with the Nasdaq closing in correction territory and U ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Halt In-Person Secondary School Starting Monday
Hong Kong plans to halt in-person secondary school classes starting on Monday as it works to contain twin Covid outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Hamsters and mail: China, Hong Kong identify new Covid threats despite doubts
In their relentless drive to eliminate the coronavirus, authorities in China and Hong Kong have zeroed in on new targets: international mail and hamsters. ( read original story ...)
IMF Warns on Balance of Risks Facing Hong Kong’s Economy
The balance of risks facing Hong Kong’s economy are tilted to the downside, the International Monetary Fund warned in its annual assessment of the finance hub. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s B2B e-commerce startup Dropee scores $7m in Series A funding
Dropee, a Malaysia-based B2B wholesale platform focused on SMEs in Southeast Asia, has announced raising $7 million in Series A funding. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pet shop owners cry foul over Covid-19 hamster cull, say shop closures will hurt business
Angela Chan, vice-president of Hong Kong Pet Trade Association Limited, says the move will immediately hurt the pet trade. ( read original story ...)
More US firms in Hong Kong plan expanding investment: AmCham HK
US businesses in Hong Kong are generally optimistic about the competitive global hub and more plan to expand their investments, said a survey report released Wednesday by the American Chamber of ... ( read original story ...)