Buyandship, a cross-border e-commerce shipping services company based in Hong Kong, has secured US$2.2 million in pre-Series B funding round led by existing investor Infinity Venture Partners. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Hong Kong simmers, trade war is all about Trump, and Boris kicks off his campaign. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today. June’s risk rally has faltered. The MSCI Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong clashes erupt after protesters storm legislature
"This is only the start, not the end," he said. "Hong Kong people are ready for a movement against the government." The protests started overnight and by 8am (00:00 GMT), the streets surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law are fueling protests
Hong Kong's leader would start and finally approve an extradition following a request from a foreign jurisdiction but only after court hearings, including any possible appeals. However, the bill ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shops, workers in rare strike to ‘defend freedom’
Businesses included retail store Gethemall, transport start-up Call4Van, coffee shops, bookstores, electronics and clothes shops, eateries and florists. “Ah that pesky Hong Kong spirit is ... ( read original story ...)
Return of Hong Kong’s umbrella movement
HONG KONG - Hong Kong protesters have ... Those lawmakers were supposed to start the second reading of a hugely controversial extradition bill with China. On Sunday, according to organizers, more than ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Markets Roiled by Interbank Rate Squeeze Amid Protests
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks tumbled and the currency soared as interbank interest rates jumped amid protests that closed roads in the city’s financial district. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.7% at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests send stocks lower, spark scramble for cash
The benchmark Hang Seng Index gave up 1.6% in the morning session, while Chinese companies in Hong Kong slid 1.1%, compared with losses of less than 0.6% losses in Shanghai and Asia ex-Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks mostly lower as protests shake up Hong Kong
TOKYO — Shares declined in Asia on Wednesday and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled nearly 2% as thousands continued protests against proposed legislation that many city residents fear could further ... ( read original story ...)
Logistics park developer seeks US$1.24 billion in IPO
via the Hong Kong Exchange and the vast bulk of 529.3 million, or 94.4 percent of the offer, via an international placement). Shares will be priced in the range of HK$14.58 to HK$17.40 (US$1.86 to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong delays bill debate as protest crowds amass at legislature
Hong Kong delayed a legislative session on a contentious extradition bill as thousands of protesters amassed to block entry to the building Wednesday out of concern the measure signalled greater ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hit with more protests over proposed extradition law
Hong Kong was hit with more demonstrations and strikes on Wednesday over plans for a law that would allow extraditions to mainland China. The protests, which came three days after as many as 1 million ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislators postpone debate on China extradition bill as protesters flood streets
Local media reported death threats against Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, who has pushed forward the extradition bill with Beijing’s backing. Among the groups pledging action Wednesday were ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government delays meeting amid massive anti-extradition law protests
Hong Kong‘s government has postponed a council meeting initially scheduled for Wednesday amid protests that have seen tens of thousands demonstrate against a proposed extradition bill that would ... ( read original story ...)