A Hong Kong news website on Thursday said authorities had denied a visa for an Irish journalist in what press groups described as an alarming acceleration of a government clampdown on the media. The ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Blasts HSBC for Siding With China Over Hong Kong
HSBC Holdings Plc has been accused by U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo of aiding the Chinese government’s clampdown on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Vanguard closing Japan, Hong Kong operations; focusing Asia operations on China
Its new Asian headquarters will be in Shanghai, though the closures will occur gradually over the six months to two years and an undisclosed number of layoffs will take place. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s mega IPO will reward staff and early investors, including the businesses of two of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families
Ant Group's upcoming dual listing, likely to be the largest in global financial history, will reward the staff and early investors of the world's biggest fintech company, including companies ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Ant Group Files For Hong Kong IPO, US-China Trade Teams Talk
Asian equities had a mixed day on light summer volumes, despite news prior to the open that USTR Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin had a call with Vice Premier Liu He. Both sides had positive ... ( read original story ...)
Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong police accused of ‘re-writing history’
Hong Kong police have been accused of re-writing history over their account of an attack on protesters in 2019, as two opposition lawmakers are arrested. Last year, masked men suspected to be triad ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 16, including 2 opposition lawmakers
Hong Kong police arrested 16 people, including two opposition lawmakers, on Wednesday on charges related to anti-government protests last year. The arrests of pro-democracy legislators Ted Hui and Lam ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo renews attack on HSBC over Hong Kong and China
US secretary of state says China bullying UK and claims accounts of pro-democracy customers are being closed ... ( read original story ...)
With New Arrests, Hong Kong’s Police Try to Change the Narrative
The sweep, which included two lawmakers, comes as Beijing moves to clamp down on dissent in the territory and local officials try to polish their tarnished image. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks head for biggest payday in a decade from Ant IPO
Ant is expected to offer up to 15 per cent of its shares in a dual offering in Hong Kong and Shanghai at a valuation of between $200bn and $300bn, according to people familiar with its plans. At the ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Ant Group Hong Kong Files For Hong Kong IPO, US-China Trade Teams Talk
Asian equities had a mixed day on light summer volumes, despite news prior to the open that USTR Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin had a call with Vice Premier Liu He. Both sides had positive ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says China ‘bullying’ UK, cites HSBC Hong Kong-related accounts
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday renewed criticism of British Bank HSBC for its reported treatment of pro-democracy customers in Hong Kong, saying China was "bullying" the United ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the startups from Brinc’s first online Demo Day
Like other accelerators, Brinc hasn’t let 2020 get in the way of its program for early-stage startups. The firm is known for focusing on food technology, health tech, clean energy, and hardware, and ... ( read original story ...)
Asset management giant Vanguard to close Hong Kong office, exit ETF business as part of strategic reshuffle
Vanguard is set to close its Hong Kong offices and exit its exchange-traded funds business in the city as part of restructuring following ‘extensive review’ of international operations. ( read original story ...)