Toshiba Corp's independent directors are finalising the hiring of advisers to work with the Japanese conglomerate at the centre of a potential private equity bidding war, and a decision could be taken ... ( read original story ...)
Sakura diamond estimated to make $38 million at Christie’s Hong Kong
A 15.81-carat diamond could fetch up to $38 million when it goes on sale in Hong Kong next week.The Sakura -- named after the Japanese word for cherry blossom, due to its vibrant hue -- is the largest ... ( read original story ...)
New Hope’s Property Management Arm Seeks up to USD121 Million via Hong Kong IPO
New Hope Service Holdings, a property management company owned by Chinese animal feed billionaire Liu Yonghao, intends to raise up to HKD940 million (USD121 million) in its Hong Kong listing on May 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Summit Healthcare Acquisition SPAC to raise US$200m with IPO on Nasdaq
Hong Kong-based and Cayman Island incorporated blank cheque company, Summit Healthcare Acquisition Corp joins the SPAC party, looking to raise US$200m on Nasdaq through an IPO of 20 million units ... ( read original story ...)
JustKitchen Expands Into Hong Kong
JustKitchen (TSXV:JK.V) is a newly listed public company on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which despite of its unassuming name, is poised to reinvent the food delivery market. It operates on a unique ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong won’t mandate vaccine for foreign domestic workers
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 ...)