Critics say that would threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law and its place as an Asian financial hub. Demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people into the streets since early June. Under ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tourism, hotel occupancy falls as protests drag on
Hong Kong is one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations and a global financial hub. Millions have taken to the streets over the past month to protest a bill that would allow people to be sent to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong justice secretary due in Beijing on Wednesday amid protests
HONG KONG,+ (Reuters) - Hong Kong's secretary for justice, Teresa Cheng, will travel to Beijing on Wednesday, the city government said, as protests in the Asian financial center against an extradition ... ( read original story ...)
From ‘Asia’s finest’ to ‘black dogs’: Hong Kong police under pressure
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s vaunted police ... Britain handed the global financial hub back to Chinese rule in 1997 with guarantees that its wide freedoms and autonomy, including the ... ( read original story ...)
Clashes break out as Hong Kong protesters escalate fight in suburbs
Protesters marched in sweltering heat of about 32 degrees Celsius (89.6°F) in Sha Tin, a town between Hong Kong island and the border with China, extending the demonstrations outward from the heart of ... ( read original story ...)
World Digital Currency Bank Was Officially Established in Suriname of South America
HONGKONG, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2019 / On July 15, Suriname, South America, officially announced the establishment of the World Digital Currency Bank (WDC). According to information, the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong turmoil is bad news for watchmakers
Swatch Group earnings are sharply down, and the watchmaker's troubles may be connected to the political turmoil in Hong Kong - the biggest export market for Swiss timepieces. Julian Satterthwaite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong-Kong based Ad-tech Startup, OneOneDay launches in India
OneOneDay, a Hong Kong-based ad-tech startup has recently launched the Oodies app in India. This unique app allows users to earn some sweet cash rewards and donate part of it to social causes by ... ( read original story ...)
Budweiser APAC’s IPO failure hurt retail investors, say newspaper adverts urging reform
A spokeswoman for Budweiser APAC said subscriptions for the IPO were done in accordance with local market practice. Local brokers are a significant force in Hong Kong because of the high level of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares dip as investors await earnings, fret over trade
Shares in Hong Kong slipped on Wednesday ... At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down 26.45 points, or 0.09%, at 28,593.17. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index fell 0.16% to ... ( read original story ...)
China Merchants Shekou Plans $800 Million REIT IPO in Hong Kong
(Bloomberg) -- China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. is planning an initial public offering of a real estate investment trust in Hong Kong, the city’s first REIT listing in five years, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests continue, expand to oppose China
Colin Wong has come to know the sting of pepper spray well. After more than a month of demonstrations in Hong Kong’s sweltering heat, memories of the burning sensation are a constant reminder of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests expand to oppose China, with no end near
HONG KONG -- Colin Wong has come to know the sting of pepper spray well. After more than a month of demonstrations in Hong Kong's sweltering heat, memories of the burning sensation are a constant ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s extradition bill is suspended indefinitely. Why are protests continuing?
Protests in Hong Kong have continued for about a month after Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam suspended a highly contested extradition bill in June. The bill, which would have allowed the ... ( read original story ...)