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 ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong tourism industry to receive HK$377 million relief package to tide it over through border closures
Government deal dishes out HK$50,000 to small travel agencies, up to HK$7,500 to individual workers in the sectorProspects of a tourism revival remain distant with Hong Kong’s borders still largely cl ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: Hong Kong schools remove books at risk of breaking Beijing-decreed legislation
Librarians fearful of red lines take a highly cautious approach to reviewing collections for possible violations of national security law. ( read original story ...)
Shocked into action by Hong Kong’s thought police, I knew I had to escape
It’s a typical April Hong Kong day, too hot and too humid, but improved by a cold beer on the roof of a friend’s house at a farewell party. Yet again, ... ( read original story ...)
Left behind: Hong Kong’s emigration wave leads to more pets being abandoned as owners leave city in a hurry
Statistics from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department show that 262 animals have been surrendered in the first half of the year. ( read original story ...)
Biden offers ‘safe haven’ to Hong Kong residents in U.S. after China crackdown
President Joe Biden on Thursday offered temporary "safe haven" to Hong Kong residents in the United States, allowing what could be thousands of people to extend their stay in response to Beijing's ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Tesla rival Li Auto set to raise US$1.5 billion in Hong Kong IPO, surpassing its Nasdaq listing last year
Chinese Tesla rival Li Auto set to raise US$1.5 billion in Hong Kong IPO, surpassing its Nasdaq listing last year - ... ( read original story ...)