A senior Beijing envoy has warned Hong Kong to be prepared against “certain significant political and legal incidents” this year, while describing the city’s top official as having got off to a good start since taking office last July. Huang Lanfa ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Startup Checkbox Dubbed Winner of the Next Money Fintech Finals 2018
The competition was part of the 2018 StartmeupHK Festival in Hong Kong. According to the competition’s organizers, a total of 22 startups from around the world had four minutes each to pitch their business in front of a live audience to a panel of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans domestic sale of ivory
Hong Kong politicians decided on Wednesday to ban the sale of ivory, a move that is seen as an important step to protect elephants. The ban will be implemented in steps, with all sales prohibited from 2021 onwards. "We're thrilled that Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seen winning mega-IPO from Xiaomi after reforming listing rules
Hong Kong may have won its first battle to attract more technology listings by revamping its IPO rules, with Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi seen choosing the city over New York. Xiaomi’s listing could be as much as US$16.5 billion, making it the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans ivory trade in ‘historic’ vote
These are external links and will open in a new window Hong Kong's lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to ban the trade in ivory, in a move campaigners termed "a lifeline for elephants". A similar ban was brought in across mainland China earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Skyscraper-filled Hong Kong is drowning in WASTE after Beijing refused to take in its recycling
Hong Kong boasts glittering skyscrapers ... According to the Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the plan stated that the imports of 24 types of solid waste, including plastic waste, unsorted paper waste, crude textile waste and vanadium slag waste would ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An’s ‘Good Doctor’ wins Hong Kong IPO approval despite losses
Ping An Healthcare and Technology, China’s largest health care and online medical platform, has been accepted by the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public offering (IPO), despite making hefty losses for the past two years. The company’s ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi expected to launch Hong Kong IPO in September
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker, is said to be aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in September to raise funds as it embarks on a global expansion drive. The Beijing-based company has appointed Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Investors get ready for a surge in blockbuster China IPOs
Its biggest win and breakthrough came in 2014 when China's e-commerce giant Alibaba snubbed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and chose to list on the big board. Alibaba's $25 billion IPO ranks as the largest in history. Typically, New York has offered higher ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vs Singapore: which is your best bet for a banking job in 2018?
As hiring in Singapore and Hong Kong heats up this bonus season, we reveal which city has the most banking jobs across nine key functions. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/306704/hiring-asian-banking-chinese-new-year/ If you’re looking for a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong approves ban on local ivory trading by 2021
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers gave final approval on Wednesday to a government proposal banning local ivory trading in the Chinese territory by 2021. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of amending the existing law to outlaw sales of ivory in ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is ‘selling out’ to Beijing
The Vatican has defended itself after a senior cardinal accused it of "selling out" to Beijing. Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong had criticised the Vatican for its attempts at diplomacy with China's government. He accused the Church of forcing bishops to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bomb experts deployed after unexploded bomb found
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police sealed off part of a busy downtown neighborhood on Wednesday after an unexploded wartime bomb was found during construction work in the Asian financial center. Explosive ordinance disposal officers deployed to the scene ... ( read original story ...)
Game over? 80 per cent of Hong Kong’s young people have no interest in e-sports as a career
Hong Kong’s largest youth NGO has asked the government to hit the reset button on video games and recognise the pastime as a sport after a survey revealed 80 per cent of young people had no interest in pursuing the potential multibillion-dollar industry ... ( read original story ...)