The World Economic Forum has named cell-cultured seafood startup Avant one of the most promising Technology Pioneers for 2021. ( read original story ...)
2 years after mass protests rocked Hong Kong, will unrest return to city’s streets as Beijing tightens grip?
While recent demonstrations have been scattered, opposition supporters still hold sliver of hope that their cause remains alive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong with its China-centric securities market has a big role to play in shaping global sustainability reporting standards, regulator tells China Conference
Hong Kong has an immensely important role in global green finance, but its success hinges on shaping and rapidly adopting international sustainability reporting standards. Regulators across the world ... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Hong Kong’s New Virtual Banks Bled Cash Last Year
Hong Kong’s eight virtual banks all lost money last year, with a combined pretax loss of HK$2.4 billion ($309 million), according to a report published Tuesday. Standard Chartered-backed Mox Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus quarantine waiver: Hong Kong will need weeks to process hundreds of applications, but the plan is ongoing
Hong Kong’s government expanded the scope of a quarantine waiver programme in May allowing senior executives from the financial industry and listed companies to conduct business upon arrival in the ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba co-founder: Jack Ma is doing well and Hong Kong will be ‘fine’
Joe Tsai has some reassurance for those who are worried about the future of Hong Kong — and his pal, Jack Ma.The Alibaba co-founder spoke out separately on both topics in an interview with CNBC on ... ( read original story ...)
Shares of ‘China’s Invisalign’ rise up to 183% in Hong Kong IPO
Shares of Angelalign Technology nearly tripled in price in the debut of China's version of Invisalign in Hong Kong on Wednesday, a performance that may put to rest concerns the city's IPO market was ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land opens its Centricity Flex space in Central, embracing flexible work as more people work from home
The market for flexible working space is picking up again in Hong Kong after the initial slump brought by tough social-distancing rules during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: WeLab Bank to Offer Apple Pay Option to Clients across Hong Kong
WeLab Bank to offer Apple Pay option to clients across Hong Kong. The new payment option is safe, secure, convenient. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pauses Plan to Exempt Bankers From Hotel Quarantine
Senior global bankers hoping to skip Hong Kong’s stringent quarantine regime will need to wait as concerns about imported Covid cases ratchet up. ( read original story ...)
From packed streets to silence: documenting the fall of Hong Kong
Two years ago photojournalist Laurel Chor covered mass protests against the extradition bill. She looks back at how the city has changed in their wake ... ( read original story ...)
Macau follows Hong Kong in shuttering Taiwan office
Macau said Wednesday it was closing its representative office in Taiwan, following neighbouring Hong Kong which made the same move last month in protest at Taipei's support for pro-democracy activists ... ( read original story ...)
Wanda Light Asset Gears Up for $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Dalian Wanda Group Co.’s commercial property management unit has started preparations with banks for its Hong Kong initial public offering, which could raise about $3 billion, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
McKinsey speaks with global GLAM co-head to mark Pride Week
Pride Month is once again underway. To mark the occasion, McKinsey has spoken with senior partner Guangyu Li, the Hong Kong-based co-head of it’s global LGBTQ+ network GLAM. ( read original story ...)