Amid Hong Kong's war to contain the fourth wave of coronavirus infections, a political battle is also looming, according to analysts watching the actions of the pro-establishment camp in recent days. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong biotech start-up at forefront of coronavirus fourth wave ‘firefight’ aims to increase rapid test kit output to meet surging demand
Hong Kong-based medical diagnostics start-up Phase Scientific aims to quadruple the monthly production of its self-developed rapid Covid-19 test by next month to cope with surging demand. It plans to ... ( read original story ...)
WarnerMedia Expected to Shutter Hong Kong Theatrical Unit
Universal Pictures will take over the distribution and marketing of Warner Bros. theatrical releases in Hong Kong and Macau from January 1, 2021 onwards. WarnerMedia is understood to be laying off ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: surprise Covid-19 checkpoint at housing estate, as 71 new cases confirmed, two more deaths reported
Health authorities set up a surprise checkpoint at a virus-hit housing estate in Hong Kong on Thursday - a first since the pandemic began - ordering residents to show proof they had been screened for ... ( read original story ...)
A deep dive into the state of Asia’s startups
How Asia’s startups are holding up with all the ups and downs of 2020, and what fresh funding can do for this Indian lock-screen content platform. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Woo Family Wins Premium Residential Site For $1.5 Billion
Peter Woo’s Wharf Development managed to beat out Hong Kong’s wealthiest property tycoons in bidding for a premium residential site in one of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods. ( read original story ...)
News for Bank of China (Hongkong) Ltd.
Stock quotes by finanzen.net Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited -- Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Find News GO IN-DEPTH ... ( read original story ...)
New anti-money-laundering regulations should exclude Hong Kong’s bitcoin ATMs to sustain innovation, says industry body
The government’s proposal to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges could leave ATMs as one of the last remaining avenues for retail investing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong digital banks to spread wings, offer business loans and wealth management
The eight online-only banks have taken more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) in deposits and attracted nearly 300,000 customers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Slow start for Hong Kong-China ETF master-feeder scheme
Almost four months since the launch of a new exchange traded fund master-feeder framework between Hong Kong and mainland China, there appears to be no timeline for more product launches under the ... ( read original story ...)
In pursuit of a ‘loyal opposition’: Beijing’s drastic shakeup of Hong Kong’s electoral process has one clear goal – control
Beijing may instead target the bloc through expanding oath-taking requirements to disenfranchise district councillors, but observers say the result will be the same – to stack all elections with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Let Residents Choose Between Covid-19 Vaccines
Hong Kong said residents will be allowed to choose which Covid-19 vaccine they want to take, as the city added a third candidate to its arsenal with an agreement to buy shots from AstraZeneca Plc. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Released On Bail
The media tycoon was arrested nearly three weeks ago for allegedly violating the terms of his office lease. He was subsequently charged under China's new Hong Kong national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Socialites Danced the Night Away—Until a Covid Cluster Stopped the Music
Hong Kong’s latest coronavirus surge has led to some unwanted attention for the city’s community of socialites and wealthy families, some of whom have a hobby that they would like to keep among ... ( read original story ...)