Google and Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) have privately warned the Hong Kong government that they could stop offering their services in the city if authorities proceed with planned changes to data-protection ... ( read original story ...)
American Internet Giants Hit Back at Hong Kong Doxxing Law
A trade group representing Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple and others said changes to a Hong Kong privacy law could stop firms from providing services in the city. ( read original story ...)
Reform of Hong Kong accountancy watchdog has lawmakers’ backing, but concerns about funding remain
Hong Kong lawmakers support a government proposal to expand the city's top accountancy regulator's powers to cover auditors of private companies, but were concerned about who would foot the bill. The ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook, other Internet giants warn Hong Kong of possible exit over proposed data-sharing laws
A letter sent by an industry group that includes the internet firms said companies are concerned that the planned rules to address doxing could put ... ( read original story ...)
Didi says had no knowledge of cyberspace investigation before IPO
Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) says it had no knowledge before its $4.4 billion New York listing last week that China's cyberspace administration would start to investigate the company and order its app be ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook, Twitter, Google Threaten to Quit Hong Kong Over Proposed Data Laws
A letter sent by an industry group that includes Facebook, Twitter and Google said the companies are concerned that planned rules to address doxing could put their staff at risk of criminal ... ( read original story ...)
Ties to police stabbing cost Hong Kong soy milk firm $500 million in market value
Vitasoy, a Hong Kong-based soy milk company, is under threat in its most important market, after Chinese consumers called for boycotts and accused the firm of being too supportive of the family of a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shines with its nature and advanced changes after National Security Law
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam (R4) attends the opening ceremony of an exhibition on the history and achievements of the Communist Party ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks extend losses on tech slump as China tightens cyberspace oversight after action against Didi Chuxing
Hong Kong stocks slip in early trading as tech losses deepen amid growing concerns about China’s tightening scrutiny on internet-platform companies over security breaches. ( read original story ...)
China Officials Detail Plans to Bolster Hong Kong Security Laws
Senior Chinese officials laid out plans to expand Hong Kong’s security powers, despite international criticism of the reach of measures already taken to curb dissent in the Asian financial center. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police say mourning officer’s attacker is like backing terrorism
Authorities called assailant a ‘lone wolf’ domestic terrorist who had been politically radicalised ... ( read original story ...)
Vitasoy tumbles on China boycott calls over Hong Kong police stabbing
Shares in Hong Kong's Vitasoy plunged on Monday as the beverage brand was hit by online boycott calls from Chinese consumers after an employee stabbed a policeman and then killed himself. The ... ( read original story ...)
Mumbai the most stressful major city to live in, and Hong Kong not much better, new league table shows
In a league table ranking cities based on 16 factors, Hong Kong scores badly for social security and financial stress, but very well for its Covid-19 response. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end lower as tech shares retreat amid Didi fallout
HK daily quota used -9% * HSI -0.6%, HSCE -1.4%, CSI300 +0.1% * FTSE China A50 -0.2%, July 5 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Monday, as tech firms slumped after Beijing's latest ... ( read original story ...)