A 12-hour flight from London to Hong Kong saw 100 passengers diverted to Manila amid Typhoon Lionrock before eventually landing in Hong Kong a massive 36 hours after leaving Britain. ( read original story ...)
‘This Drop Came So Quickly’: Shrinking Schools Add to Hong Kong Exodus
The Chinese territory is experiencing its biggest population drop in decades as residents flee political repression and a new “patriotic” curriculum. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong judge who acquitted protesters seeks new life in Britain
A Hong Kong judge who was denounced for acquitting protesters brought before courts under Beijing’s security law is expected to leave the territory for Britain ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022 Global Pitch Competition Launches
Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund ("AEF") today announced that HSBC will be the title sponsor of the startup event JUMPSTARTER, which will be named Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
ANZ’s Yeung relocates to Hong Kong
ANZ has appointed Michael Yeung as a manager in the leveraged and acquisition finance (LAF) team in Hong Kong. Yeung started the new position in September. He reports to Hong Kong-based Ciaran Voyles, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business groups, mainland Chinese authorities team up to open new commercial services centre in Guangdong
Mainland Chinese authorities and Hong Kong business leaders have teamed up to launch a new commercial services centre in Guangdong province. Sixteen local business, professional and policy research ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Little Red Book Plans to Shift IPO to Hong Kong From U.S., Sources Say
Chinese startup Xiaohongshu, or “Little Red Book,” is weighing a Hong Kong initial public offering to raise at least $500 million, after putting its U.S. listing plans on hold, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Triads arrested in Hong Kong speedboat smuggling raids
Dozens of Hong Kong triad members have been arrested in a series of operations targeting gangs using high-powered speedboats to smuggle contraband to the Chinese mainland, police said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Evergrande’s bid to sell Yuen Long plot, included in Hong Kong’s proposed Northern Metropolis, draws little interest
Evergrande, which has invested US$1.1 billion on the 2.2 million sq ft plot, was reportedly willing to sell it for a loss of US$115.6 million. ( read original story ...)
Study: 3 most popular digital banks in HK and what’s driving their uptake?
Respondents in Hong Kong still have concerns over virtual banks with 34% believing that there was a higher chance of accounts getting hacked via virtual. ( read original story ...)
Lam: No Timetable on Anti-Sanctions Law for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam discusses the Chinese anti-sanctions law and what it means for Hong Kong. She speaks exclusively to Haslinda Amin on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan On Policy Impact On Hong Kong’s Property Market
JPMorgan Head of Asia Property Research Cusson Leung discusses key implications from Hong Kong's 2021 policy address on its property market. He was speaking with Yvonne Man, David Ingles and Rishaad ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam Says Any Hong Kong Covid Death Would Be Concern
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam defended Covid-19 travel restrictions that are frustrating global businesses, signaling the curbs will stay in place for the foreseeable future even as Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Proposes SPAC Listing Regime With Strict Criteria.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has launched a consultation paper on proposals to create a listing framework for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in Hong Kong. SPACs are shell company ... ( read original story ...)