ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, is reportedly planning a 2022 Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) just months after shelving a potential offshore listing in fear of punishment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse Tipped To Extend Winning Streak
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, gathering more than 425 points or 1.6 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 26,600-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘zero Covid’ strategy frustrates travel-starved residents
Before the pandemic, Hongkongers were among the most well-traveled people on Earth. While thankful to be safe due to the government's strict Covid-19 protocols, some can't help but feel envious as ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Growth Hit by Delta; Hong Kong Extends Curbs: Virus Update
Asia’s economies are already showing a hit from the surging delta variant of Covid-19 as consumers stay at home and airplanes idle on the tarmac. Hong Kong extended until March regulations that allow ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Advisory Cautions Businesses Operating in Hong Kong About China’s Crackdown
On July 16, 2021, the Biden administration issued a Hong Kong Business Advisory highlighting changes in the political climate of China and Hong Kong. The advisory, titled “Risks and Considerations for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s largest teachers’ union disbands amid crackdown on dissent
Hong Kong's largest teachers' union said Tuesday it had disbanded amid the government's crackdown on dissent in the city, AP reported.Why it matters: The union's split is the latest pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Flushing Bank Celebrates Sponsorship of Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of New York
Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that it celebrated its sponsorship of the Annual Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Largest Hong Kong teachers’ union disbands amid crackdown
Hong Kong’s largest teachers’ union says it has disbanded due to the changing political climate, as the government continues its crackdown on dissent in the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Largest Union Disbands Citing Crackdown
Hong Kong's largest union announced it decided to disband on Tuesday citing "huge pressure" as authorities stamp out the city's democracy movement and impose political orthodoxy on the finance hub. ( read original story ...)
Tech rally sends Hang Seng to best gain this month as traders weigh Covid-19 fallout in China
Hong Kong stocks rose for a second day on the back of a rally in technology stocks while traders weighed the impact of rising Covid-19 infections to China’s economy. Tencent-backed game developer ... ( read original story ...)
As China Spies Try to Infiltrate U.K. in Unknown Numbers, Hong Kong Exiles Live in Fear
The U.K. thinks spies from China are trying to hide among those fleeing Hong Kong through a special program intended to offer critics of Beijing a way out. ( read original story ...)
China’s Central Bank Outlook Fuels Calls for Policy Easing
China’s central bank fanned expectations of further monetary policy easing, saying in its latest quarterly report that inflation pressures are “controllable,” while highlighting risks to the economic ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s incubation support helps innovative young entrepreneurs develop successful start-ups
The Chinese University of Hong Kong PhD graduate applied for the dedicated incubation programme with biotech focus – offering enrolled technology start-ups access to cutting-edg ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader supports retaliatory sanctions law
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam voiced support Tuesday for legislation allowing retaliatory sanctions after the U.S. and other Western governments punished city officials over the ongoing crackdown on ... ( read original story ...)