A Hong Kong internet service provider has for the first time blocked a pro-democracy website under a new security law, raising concerns the financial hub is implementing mainland China-style limits on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s fitness industry on verge of financial ruin as gyms fall – ‘We are in a race against the clock’
Gyms are only weeks, even days, away from collapsing as coronavirus pandemic restrictions crush their business and government lags on second handout. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Internet Firm Blocked Website Over Security Law
A Hong Kong internet service provider on Thursday said it had blocked access to a pro-democracy website to comply with the city’s national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong National Security Police Make Arrests Linked to Speedboat Escape
Arrests in Hong Kong cast a wider net in a case that has already rattled activists in the city and drawn international condemnation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong emigration to Britain could mean $36bln capital outflow
Hong Kong residents leaving the city to move to Britain could trigger capital outflows of HK$280 billion ($36 billion) this year from the Asian financial centre, a new report published by Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Experts to explore global economic landscape at 14th Asian Financial Forum
The 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be held online event on January 18 and 19, under the theme “Reshaping the World Economic Landscape”, and will cover more than 50 sessions from 8.30am to 10pm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong emigration to Britain could mean $36 billion capital outflow
Hong Kong residents leaving the city to move to Britain could trigger capital outflows of HK$280 billion ($36 billion) this year from the Asian financial centre, a new report published by Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Biggest ETF Resumes Buying Stocks Banned by U.S.
The largest exchange-traded fund tracking the Hang Seng Index will resume buying shares of Chinese companies included in a U.S. investment ban, marking a U-turn by State Street Corp. after it was ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakh mining startup Battery Metals seeks Hong Kong listing
Battery Metals Technologies, a Kazakhstan-based nickel and cobalt mining company, plans to raise funds through an initial public offering and list in Hong Kong, the firm told Reuters. ALMATY, Jan 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seaplane start-up buoyant about success despite headwinds
A seaplane start-up in Hong Kong is hoping to get airborne as early as the middle of 2021 - with a long-term goal of establishing similar operations in several Southeast Asian countries. ( read original story ...)
HK finance chief sees mainland as backing for island’s economy
Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said Wednesday (Jan 13) that the Chinese mainland will continue to be the strongest support for Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer firms drag China shares lower; Alibaba, Tencent boost Hong Kong
HSI up 0.49% * Alibaba, Tencent lift Hang Seng after Trump said to scrap blacklist plans SHANGHAI, Jan 14 (Reuters) - China shares fell on Thursday, dragged lower by consumer firms as investors ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities arrest 11 over activists’ attempted Taiwan boat escape
A dragnet is expanding around those affiliated with the city’s pro-democracy movement, with more than 100 arrested under the security law. ( read original story ...)
Lawyer, Others Arrested Under Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Hong Kong media say police have arrested a lawyer and 10 other people on suspicion of helping 12 Hong Kongers try to flee the city last year. ( read original story ...)