Hong Kong officials dropped a plan to mandate foreign domestic workers be vaccinated against the coronavirus, after hearing international criticism the move would be ... ( read original story ...)
2 Hong Kong robbers attempted to pull off a $25 million heist — with a transparent blue water gun
An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Two men attempted to pull off a $25 million heist in Hong Kong, but the staff at the money lending firm they were trying to rob called their ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese cryptocurrency financial services firm Babel Finance rides the mainstream wave with US$40 million Series A
Even though cryptocurrency trading is banned in China, more Chinese start-ups are riding the wave as the blockchain-based tokens go mainstream. ( read original story ...)
Recent talent updates at HSBC after the bank decides to refocus on Asia
HSBC is following through on its US$3.5 billion plan announced in February to hire more than 5,000 people in its wealth operations in the next five years. ( read original story ...)
DBS HK emphasises cutting-edge digital banking capabilities in latest campaign
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has been emphasising its digital capabilities over the years, and recently the bank has launched a campaign to reinforce its position in digital banking technologies, offering ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong scraps mandatory vaccines for foreign domestic workers
Hong Kong on Tuesday scrapped a plan to make coronavirus vaccines mandatory for foreign domestic workers after the proposal sparked an outcry and a diplomatic tussle with the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first Asian Games gold medallist Cat Che passes away at 69
Che was crowned singles tenpin bowling champion at the 1986 Seoul Games, the first for Hong Kong since its debut at the 1954 Manila Games. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Scraps Plan to Require Vaccines for Domestic Workers
Hong Kong backtracked on a plan to require foreign domestic workers to be vaccinated to secure work visas, caving in to criticism that the policy was discriminatory. ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam orders another round of coronavirus testing for Hong Kong’s domestic helpers, pulls plug on mandatory vaccination plan
The U-turn on the controversial inoculation scheme follows discussions with consulates; second round of mandatory screenings to begin on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: flexibility urged as tens of thousands of Hong Kong domestic helpers scramble to get tested before deadline
Official figures suggest there are likely another 39,000 helpers who still need to arrange tests over the next three days, on top of the tens of thousands already on the scheduleAdvocates have called ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea’s SKIET shares debut at double IPO price
South Korean battery material maker SK IE Technology Co Ltd (SKIET) 361610.KS saw its stock debut on Tuesday at double its initial public offering (IPO) price, amid rising expectations of electric ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-SKIET shares plunge after debuting at double IPO price
Battery material maker SK IE Co Ltd (SKIET) saw its stock drop on Tuesday, after debuting at double the price set during an initial public offering (IPO) which set a South Korean record for ... ( read original story ...)
Grab’s IPO: Going Public With A SPAC vs IPO — What’s The Difference?
Grab goes global with their upcoming listing in New York. Here’s all you need to know about Grab’s IPO via a SPAC and how you can invest in Grab’s shares. A company that needs no introduction, Grab ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean retailers seize opportunity from lower rents, spending revival to launch Hong Kong operations
Several Singaporean retailers are expected to travel to Hong Kong once the travel bubble starts on May 26, hoping to a get a closer look at the situation here. ( read original story ...)