Between COVID-19 and the new national security law, foreign investors may be losing their taste for the Hong Kong market. ( read original story ...)
China National Day: Hong Kong peace ‘is an illusion’
In 2019, it was called "day of mourning" by Hong Kong protesters worried about China's growing control. This year, a Beijing-imposed security law and coronavirus have put a stop to most protests. ( read original story ...)
After Hong Kong: China sets sights on solving ‘the Taiwan problem’
An invasion may not be imminent but experts say armed forces could have capacity to mount one by 2028 ... ( read original story ...)
Lam Says Stability Has Returned to Hong Kong
Authorities in Hong Kong are talking up stability after dozens of protesters were arrested on China’s National Day. The event saw police checking ID’s and cracking down on any attempt to demonstrate. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Arrest 86 for Protesting on China Holiday
Hong Kong police have arrested at least 86 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered in a popular shopping district and other areas chanting ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ensures ‘Stable’ Holiday With Thousands of Riot Police
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam relied on thousands of riot police to enforce what she declared was a return to stability, sweeping up scores of would-be protesters before they could mobilize another mass ... ( read original story ...)
Secrecy and speed: Inside Ant Group’s unusual IPO process
Ahead of what's likely to be the world's largest initial public offering, China's Ant Group Co Ltd is asking lead bankers to personally sign confidentiality pacts and pressing some investors to ... ( read original story ...)
Police throttle Hong Kong protests against Beijing, but anger still seethes on the streets
Thousands of police officers flooded onto Hong Kong's streets Thursday, stopping and searching people en masse, to thwart demonstrations planned for China's National Day over Beijing's tightening ... ( read original story ...)
Joshua Wong: “No reason for us to give up” on Hong Kong democracy
AFPTV 1. Mid shot blue police flag2. Wide shot police hoisting blue flag3. Mid shot two teenagers being searched by police 4. SOUNDBITE 1 - Joshua Wong, pro-democracy activist (male, English, 18 sec): ... ( read original story ...)
On China’s National Day, Hong Kong Police Quash Protests
One year ago, an important political anniversary in China was met with chaotic demonstrations in Hong Kong. This year, police quickly silenced expressions of dissent. ( read original story ...)
Europe lags a resurgent global IPO market
The amount raised by European companies listing on the stock market fell by a third in the first nine months of the year, in contrast with Asia and the United States where an abundance of technology ... ( read original story ...)
Disappointing start to ‘golden week’ for Hong Kong retailers, as protests, Covid-19 take toll
The absence of mainland visitors and a heavy police presence make for a slow day during a usually busy time of year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail landlords spice up festive weekends with rebates, live events as easier social-distancing rules lure shoppers back to malls
Hong Kong retail landlords are relishing the chance to fire up sales with a new round of incentives to complement online promotions as easier social-distancing rules lure shoppers back to malls. ( read original story ...)
Exchange Outage is Latest Blow to Tokyo’s Financial Hub Dreams
The unprecedented outage that scrapped trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the entire day Thursday is the last thing local authorities need at a time when Japan is seeking to reinvent the capital ... ( read original story ...)