With support from Cyberport and YSpace, York University’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, Ip is now leading RaSpect’s expansion into North America, tapping into a market that’s home to the ...
J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura found guilty of indecent assault in Hong Kong
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG, August 13 (Reuters) -J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty by a Hong Kong court on Wednesday of the indecent assault in March of a woman who served as his interpreter ...
Hong Kong sells US dollars to fight carry trade, defend currency peg
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) intervened in the foreign exchange market overnight for the 11th time since late June, buying local currency and absorbing interbank liquidity in a move that ...
Man Pleads Guilty After Being Caught Smuggling 850 Turtles Worth $1.4 Million in Socks into Hong Kong
A Chinese man has pleaded guilty after being caught smuggling around 850 protected turtles worth $1.4 million in socks to Hong Kong, authorities have said.
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura convicted of indecent assault but avoids jail in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty of a charge of indecent assault on a female interpreter in a Hong Kong court Wednesday before some emotional fans.
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for August 15-17
Spend the weekend hotel-hopping through a six-hands dinner, exclusive Indian buffet dishes and a fragrant new afternoon tea.
Hong Kong Cards and Payments Market – Opportunities and Risks to 2029
Analyze market trends, performance indicators like cash, card, and credit transfer, and ecommerce. Understand competitive dynamics, regulatory policies, and consumer preferences in the evolving ...
Road King to become first Hong Kong developer to default on bond as pressure mounts
Some bondholders of Hong Kong developer Road King Infrastructure have not received coupon payments after a 30-day grace period expired on Tuesday, adding to risks in the domestic property sector amid rising debt maturities and slowing sales.
Hong Kong police probe case of ride-hailing driver working ‘without ID card’
Police have launched an investigation after a driver on a mainland Chinese ride-hailing platform purportedly told a passenger he was not a Hong Kong identity card holder, while the Immigration Department has also expressed worries about illegal employment activities.
Why Hong Kong May Soon Be the World’s Next Startup Powerhouse
Hong Kong is home to nearly 2,000 active startups, and its growth matches that of the fifth fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the world (Amsterdam), according to a new report from research firm ...
Hong Kong exporters ‘relieved’ over extended US-China truce, but worries linger
Shipments for Thanksgiving, Christmas likely to proceed unaffected, but longer-term uncertainty has dampened business confidence and cash flow Hong Kong exporters have expressed relief after a 90-day ...
China, HK stocks gain after extension of trade truce deadline
China and Hong Kong shares climbed on Tuesday, as the extension of a tariff truce between the US and China, the world’s two largest economies, helped cushion investor sentiment. Washington and Beijing ...
Bankrupt Property Developer China Evergrande to Delist From Hong Kong Exchange
The company received a letter from the regulator informing it that the Hong Kong stock exchange listing committee has decided to cancel Evergrande Group’s listing.
How China Is Bringing Hong Kong’s IPO Market Back to Life
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, how China turned Hong Kong into a funding engine for mainland firms rushing to expand overseas.