The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced a series of flexible short-term and medium-to-long-term strategies to prepare for the return of tourists, attract high-yield visitors, and drive the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawmakers: Beijing’s Electoral Reforms ‘Huge Step Backwards’
China's national legislature has approved a resolution to overhaul Hong Kong's current electoral system, in a move seen as part of a broader campaign to quell opposition voices. Top Beijing officials ... ( read original story ...)
G7 hits out at China for ‘fundamental erosion’ of Hong Kong democracy
Foreign ministers representing the G7 group of countries have tonight expressed their “grave concern” over the Chinese government’s decision to “fundamentally erode” democracy in Hong Kong. In a ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Ant Group CEO leaves after failed IPO prompts revamp
China's Ant Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Hu has unexpectedly resigned amid a regulatory-driven overhaul of the financial technology giant's business, the first top management exit since a ... ( read original story ...)
China slams US criticism of Hong Kong election changes, questions America’s ‘moral capital’
A Chinese official hit back Friday at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election. Semi-autonomous Hong Kong is ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-China meeting to touch on Hong Kong, technology concerns: Sullivan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials will raise concerns about Chinese actions on Hong Kong and security risks involving technology when they meet with Beijing's top diplomats next week, President ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei sues HSBC in Hong Kong for documents US ‘wilfully withheld’ in extradition request
The company's chief financial officer Meng Wenzhou is currently being held in Canada as a result of a US extradition request. ( read original story ...)
Linklaters makes twin Hong Kong partner hires to boost corporate and banking teams
Nolet, meantime, focuses on advising banks and financial institutions, private equity funds and corporates on banking, finance and restructuring transactions. Notably, Nolet's arrival restocks the ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba-Backed Chinese AI Startup Megvii Files for Shanghai IPO
The startup, backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., plans to issue ... The company’s application for a Hong Kong listing about two years ago lapsed after it become one of several Chinese companies the ... ( read original story ...)
Baidu Seeks Up to $3.6 Billion in Hong Kong Second Listing
Baidu rose 6.8% on Thursday. Baidu aims to set the final price before the U.S. market open on March 17 and start trading in Hong Kong on March 23. At $3.6 billion, it would be the biggest so ... ( read original story ...)
15 things you may not know about historic Hong Kong brands
Despite being a small city, Hong Kong has had a huge impact in the world of business, and many of its home-grown companies are now international names. Here are some of their stories. ( read original story ...)
How One Gym Sent Tremors Through Hong Kong’s Financial Industry
A Covid-19 outbreak traced to a physical trainer in an up-and-coming neighborhood sends the city’s small but influential expatriate community into a panic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong people must have national concept: Tung Chee-hwa
which is conducive to Hong Kong's status as a global financial and commercial hub, Tung said. Hong Kong can also enjoy more benefits from the mainland economy and regain its glory, he said, citing the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs creates SPAC team in Hong Kong amid surging Asian interest in blank-check companies
DOW S&P 500 NASDAQ 100 Goldman Sachs has created a SPAC team in Hong Kong dedicated to handling the surge in blank ... Raghav Maliah, the global vice-chairman of Goldman Sachs' investment banking ... ( read original story ...)