ByteDance, which operates short-form video apps TikTok and Douyin, plans to go public in Hong Kong by early next year “despite a widening regulatory assault targeting Chinese technology companies,” ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance IPO Highlights Appeal Of Hong Kong Bourse’s Own Shares
One option: buy shares in Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, or HKEX, which operates the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Even before the recent crackdowns, Hong Kong had already been expected to benefit from a ... ( read original story ...)
UK not doing enough to support those fleeing Hong Kong, advocacy group says
Hongkongers in Britain director warns that many arrivals are being denied equal access to housing, education and jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister signals path to adopting China’s anti-sanctions law
The "most natural and appropriate way" would be to add it to an annex of the city's Basic Law, she said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
TikTok owner ByteDance eyes Hong Kong IPO amid China tech crackdown: Report
The listing could take place either next quarter or in early 2022, the report adds.ByteDance has been working on addressing data security concerns raised by Chinese regulators, it says ... ( read original story ...)
How an Obscure Swim Club Got a Say in Choosing Hong Kong’s Leader
Beijing is making it nearly impossible for the pro-democracy camp to win city elections. One tool: “grass roots” groups loyal to the government. ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Eyes H.K. IPO Amid China Tech Crackdown, FT Says
TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. is reviving plans to list in Hong Kong by early next year even as Chinese authorities widen their crackdown on the country’s technology companies, the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s use of digital payment systems soars under e-voucher scheme, with 2.2 million new accounts created: finance chief
Paul Chan touts success of consumption voucher programme in stimulating economy, moving city towards digital transformation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister signals path to adopting China anti-sanctions law
Critics have warned that the anti-foreign sanctions law could undermine Hong Kong's reputation as a global financial hub ... ( read original story ...)
I covered Hong Kong for decades. Now I am forced to flee China’s ‘white terror’
After 35 years, the Observer’s former correspondent is leaving as what was once a haven of liberty and peace is transformed into a police state ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok owner ByteDance eyes Hong Kong IPO amid China tech crackdown
TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. is reviving plans to list in Hong Kong by early next year even as Chinese authorities widen their crackdown on the country’s technology companies, the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)
Controversy Surrounds Asia’s First Gay Games In Hong Kong
As the Tokyo Olympics draw to a close, the gay sporting world will be keeping its eyes firmly on East Asia when the Gay Games 2022 head to Hong Kong next year. ( read original story ...)
Top Hong Kong virtual banks seek new frontier in second year of operations, eye marriage with wealth management services
ZA Bank, Mox Bank and WeLab Bank, three of Hong Kong’s top virtual banks, are eyeing wealth management and credit products as they step into their second year of operations. ( read original story ...)
China’s ByteDance aims for Hong Kong IPO despite tech crackdown
ByteDance, the owner of short-video app TikTok, has revived a plan to go public despite a widening regulatory assault targeting Chinese technology companies, aiming for a Hong Kon ... ( read original story ...)