Woman received call from fraudsters who said her identity had been used in crime in mainland China and they needed to verify origins of her money. ( read original story ...)
‘He has not bowed’: Jimmy Lai and Hong Kong’s future
Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily paper, is one of the highest-profile figures arrested under the new national security law. ( read original story ...)
30 Under 30 Asia: These Startups Are Bringing Alternative Meat To The Region
As healthy eating habits take off rapidly across Asia, several startups on this year’s 30 Under 30 list, including Hong Chichi's Hey Maet, are seeking to capitalize on the trend by bringing ... ( read original story ...)
30 Under 30 Asia: The Female Entrepreneurs Leading Asia-Pacific’s Promising Retail And E-Commerce Startups
Hong Kong-based New Zealand-born Olivia Cotes-James is on a similar mission. She founded LUÜNA, which makes menstrual care products such as toxin-free pads, liners and period cups. The startup also ... ( read original story ...)
In effort to block variants, Hong Kong bans flights from three countries and empties an apartment block.
Hong Kong said it would ban flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for two weeks starting on Tuesday after detecting its first local case involving a variant of the coronavirus. A man who ... ( read original story ...)
Meng Wanzhou seeks three-month delay to marathon extradition case, citing new evidence from HSBC
The Huawei executive’s lawyers say new evidence from the bank may help prove that US authorities have misled the Canadian court. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Octopus Introduces Contactless Cards For Chinese Transit
Octopus, a smart card operator in Hong Kong, is introducing transit cards for public transportation users in more than 300 Chinese cities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans flights from PH for 2 weeks
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration estimates that around 1,300 OFWs will be affected by the travel ban. ( read original story ...)
How billionaire’s daughter Josie Ho became Hong Kong cinema’s queen of controversy
One of Hong Kong's biggest stars is about to become a Hollywood name, starring opposite Paris Jackson in a film that has enraged Christians ... ( read original story ...)
Transforming Business: A poll of international business leaders shows cloud, AI, talent, and smart mobility are top innovation investments
A poll of international business decision-makers reveals that AI, cloud, and smart mobility are top areas for innovation investment. Companies are also setting ESG goals, particularly around ... ( read original story ...)
Elderly woman living in mansion on The Peak conned out of US$32 million in Hong Kong’s biggest phone scam
Woman received call from fraudsters who said her identity had been used in crime in mainland China and they needed to verify origins of her money. ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to ramp up Chinese investment banking plan – source
Citigroup plans to expand its investment banking business in China and will soon apply to set up local underwriting, sales and trading and futures trading businesses by the end of June, a person with ... ( read original story ...)
Trip.com Group Shares Gain 4.5% in Hong Kong Debut
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Trip.com Group shares rose 4.5% from their issue price in their Hong Kong debut on Monday, as its chairman bet on a recovery in domestic travel in major countries this year but ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam: Hong Kong has now seen stability under new law
On March 11 this year, China’s National People's Congress adopted a decision on improving Hong Kong's electoral system, which grabbed attention both at home and abroad. The next day, HKSAR Chief ... ( read original story ...)