The social network said it would review the city’s punitive new national security law, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by a large American tech company. ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong will remain an international financial centre, despite new security law
But Hong Kong’s success as a centre of international finance, connecting the world to mainland China, is built on several foundations. These include having a stable business environment, the free flow ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Business Outlook Stabilized in June as Virus Eases
Business conditions in Hong Kong showed further signs of stabilization in June, as the government further eased social-distancing restrictions with coronavirus infection rates largely under control. ( read original story ...)
China rebukes UK for its ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong
China's ambassador to London accused Britain on Monday of gross interference and making irresponsible remarks. ( read original story ...)
Smoore International raises $918 mln in Hong Kong IPO, sources
Chinese e-cigarette and vape manufacturer Smoore International, one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, has raised $918 million after pricing its shares at HK$12.40 each in its Hong ... ( read original story ...)
HK$10,000 government handout: more than 3 million receive cash as bank websites flooded with user traffic from those keen to see money
Multiple banks put up notices advising clients system maintenance needed due to high network volume. The cash, under a wider coronavirus relief package, was delivered to the first batch of successful ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells HK$5.43 bln as currency hits strong end of trading band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$5.425 billion ($700 million) into the market in Hong Kong trading hours after the local currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to data ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese ambassador accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong
China's ambassador to London accused Britain on Monday of gross interference and of making irresponsible remarks since Beijing introduced new security legislation in the former British colony of Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists skirt security curbs with coded slogans and blank walls
From blank post-it notes to coded slogans hidden in murals, Hong Kong activists are coming up with creative ways to skirt Beijing's new national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Security Law: Pro-Democracy Books Removed From Libraries
Authorities are removing books from the shelves of Hong Kong public libraries. At least nine books have become unavailable or marked as "under review". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court denies bail to first person charged under new law
A Hong Kong court denied bail on Monday to the first person charged with inciting separatism and terrorism under the city's new national security law after he carried a sign saying "Liberate Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
WhatsApp to Suspend Processing Law-Enforcement Requests for User Data in Hong Kong
Facebook’s WhatsApp messaging service has suspended its processing of requests for user data from Hong Kong law-enforcement agencies following China’s imposition of a national-security law on the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Startup Culture Threatened by Political Turmoil
This month, things have taken a significant turn, with China imposing a new security law on Hong Kong that allows the central government a much greater degree of control. The days of the “one country, ... ( read original story ...)
Great Place to Work releases its 5th annual list of Best Workplaces in Hong Kong
Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, announces the Best Workplaces in Hong Kong™ 2020. ( read original story ...)