HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Literature Ltd, China’s largest online publishing and e-book company, launched an initial public offering for up to $1.1 billion on Monday, seeking funds for acquisitions and to expand its digital publishing business. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s start-ups gather momentum after SenseTime, GoGoVan and Lalamove
Hong Kong attracted just over US$1 billion in tech venture capital deals, compared to US$2.2 billion in Singapore. While a business friendly environment bas been a catalyst for entrepreneurs - it also led to entrenched monopolies, start-up entrepreneurs ... ( read original story ...)
New police division for Hong Kong mass protests sparks fears community relations will worsen
A new police division set up under Hong Kong’s organised crime bureau in the wake of mass protests and rallies has sparked consternation from lawmakers and activists who claim community relations and official practices will worsen. Secretary for Security ... ( read original story ...)
Quality over speedy growth: what Xi’s new ‘principal contradiction’ means for Hong Kong
For many Hongkongers, the obvious highlight of President Xi Jinping’s lengthy political report on Wednesday must be the assertion of Beijing’s “overall jurisdiction” over Hong Kong, which naturally triggered a new round of debate on whether the ... ( read original story ...)
Terrifying, first-person photos show the claustrophobic conditions inside Hong Kong’s ‘coffin cubicles’
Hong Kong is in the midst of a housing crisis. As prices begin to rise and the city grows denser, some have resorted to living in the smallest of spaces. Since 2012, photographer Benny Lam has been documenting the housing situation in Hong Kong by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s chief secretary says John Tsang probe ‘purely procedural’
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has denied allegations that the government is targeting former financial secretary John Tsang Chun-wah by demanding that he provide information regarding his failure to declare his participation in a TV programme. Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Former CEO, 66, drowns during Hong Kong triathlon event on Lantau Island
A 66-year-old former CEO drowned during a Hong Kong triathlon event on Lantau Island on Sunday. Martin So was unconscious when he was lifted from waters near Sunny Bay MTR station at about 8am. He was taken to North Lantau Hospital, where he was declared dead. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Possible For Breeze
Healy Racing Photos Librisa Breeze could now tackle the Hong Kong Sprint following his victory on Champions Day at Ascot. Trainer Dean Ivory finally bagged a first Group One win on the biggest stage as Robert Winston partnered the grey to beat a classy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Exchange bids goodbye
(AFP photo) HONG KONG, China — In its heyday in the 1980s ... Market information spread quickly and clients would call in for the latest news, Cheung remembers. But despite apparent chaos, Cheung says there was a “culture of trust”. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Racing: G2 Premier Bowl Handicap
Hong Kong’s two highest-rated gallopers lead a strong team of four from the Size yard, with the high-class Amazing Kids (129lb) and D B Pin (116lb) also in the field of 11. Champion jockey Joao Moreira has sided with Thewizardofoz, prompting speculation ... ( read original story ...)
Gender disparity in the workplace, and what we can do about it
McKinsey released its annual Women in the Workplace report ... An APAC specific report is not available, and Hong Kong figures aren’t easily come by. However, we do know that there is a regional pay gap of more than 30 per cent according to a World ... ( read original story ...)
Cashing out: The end of Hong Kong’s historic trading floor
Hong Kong (AFP) - In its heyday in the 1980s ... Market information spread quickly and clients would call in for the latest news, Cheung remembers. But despite apparent chaos, Cheung says there was a "culture of trust". On slower days, traders played ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘king of judicial reviews’ to quit city and legal battles after HK$40 million in fees and just one win
After losing all but one of more than 30 legal challenges against policies he thought unfair and having incurred HK$40 million in fees, Hong Kong’s “king of judicial reviews” has decided to call it a day. But Kwok Cheuk-kin, 78, said it was more his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Outbound Travelers Keen on Short-haul and Exotic Destinations
Less interest in Europe and North America Travelzoo Hong Kong has also recommended over 100 deals to Europe and North America during the six months. The collective performance of the two continents is as good as Thailand. "With news about terrorist attacks ... ( read original story ...)