The McKinsey Global Institute Connectedness Index ranks countries on the intensity and global share of total flows of goods, services, finance, people, and data and communication. Germany tops the ove... ( read original story ...)
Activists protest as Hong Kong disqualifies pro-democracy candidate
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities on Friday barred a former lawmaker from contesting an election next month given her past advocacy of greater autonomy for Hong Kong, in a decision critics c... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ranks second in cross-border investments, attracted US$13.26 billion in 12 months until June
“Tier-1 mainland cities and Hong Kong will be the key [destinations], but a greater share of investment will target decentralised and emerging business districts due to a shortage of opportunities and ... ( read original story ...)
What VCs look for in startups before writing the checks
It is a critical decision point for every startup: are you ready to raise capital? The Hong Kong Economic Journal recently sat down with some veterans in the VC industry — Carman Chan, founder and man... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong To Penalize IPO Sponsors For ‘Substandard’ Work
Law360 (October 10, 2018, 4:42 PM EDT) -- The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission is penalizing investment banks that fail to uphold standards when sponsoring initial public offerings, the age... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Music delays $2 billion U.S. IPO due to weak markets: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Tencent Music Entertainment has delayed its planned U.S. initial public offering (IPO) until at least November as the owner of China’s most popular music apps prefers to ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Times journalist Victor Mallet about to leave Hong Kong after visa denial
The British journalist whose work visa was denied by the Hong Kong government is about to leave the city. Financial Times Asia news editor Victor Mallet posted a photo taken at the airport departure h... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to focus on boosting maritime services after leader Carrie Lam admits city cannot compete with rival ports on shipping
Hong Kong cannot compete with its shipping rivals and will turn its attention to maritime services as a way to strengthen its position as a key seaport trading centre, the city’s leader has admitted. ... ( read original story ...)
Subsidies to help young Hong Kong entrepreneurs set up shop in ‘Greater Bay Area’
This year’s policy address brought welcome news for Hong Kong’s budding young entrepreneurs when the city’s leader announced a pilot scheme to subsidise local start-ups setting up shop in the “Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vision for huge East Lantau island is a gift to private business and blind to costs of climate change
Hong Kong may well be an economic experiment set out to determine if a “for profit only” capitalist society can manifest itself as a beacon of liberal values. The jury is still out on that, but one th... ( read original story ...)
Establishing Your Business in Hong Kong — 5 Things to Do Soon
business-friendly jurisdictions. This is due tinvestment visa, whicho a bevy of factors, including robust and well-developed capital markets, a stable political system, and the presence of established ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vision for huge island off Lantau is a gift to private business and blind to costs of climate change
Hong Kong may well be an economic experiment set out to determine if a “for profit only” capitalist society can manifest itself as a beacon of liberal values. The jury is still out on that, but one th... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial
Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday refused to say why the city denied a visa to a Financial Times journalist despite escalating demands for an explanation of the unprecedented challenge to freedom of the p... ( read original story ...)
China’s Political Elite Still Hold Luxury Property in Hong Kong
China's financial and political elite are continuing to hold assets overseas in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations, with relatives of President Xi Jinping still owning millions of dollars' wort... ( read original story ...)