A suspected bomb unearthed at a construction site in Hong Kong triggered a brief evacuation and police cordon on Tuesday but was later identified as a British cannon barrel, not an explosive device.
Dubai Startup Raises $250 Million for Night-Vision Contact Lens
A Dubai-based startup founded by a Russian and a Ukrainian raised $250 million to develop smart contact lenses that provide night vision, zoom capabilities and real-time health checks.
Business news live: FTSE 100 up after new Trump tariff rates and Monzo fined £21m over crime controls
FTSE 100 up after new Trump tariff rates and Monzo fined £21m over crime controls - Stock markets updates and business news from Tuesday ...
Hong Kong courts insurers with redomiciling pitch
confirmed the company was considering the move and said that the new framework “will reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a global business and financial hub". With Bermudian-based firms such as AIA, Axa ...
Digital Banks’ Insurance Foray in Hong Kong Exposes Need to Go Beyond Online
One digital bank executive noted that Hong Kong’s insurance industry still relies heavily on offline agents, while digital channels primarily serve to generate traffic. For mainland customers, ...
Business leaders call for efforts to combat ‘Hong Kong equals China’ perception
Panellists at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference also say city maintains lead over rival Singapore in key financial metrics.
Shein files to float in Hong Kong but hopes to keep London IPO alive – reports
Shein has privately filed to list its shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange – but remains hopeful of securing approval to float in London, according to new reports.The fast fashion retailer ...
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO in hopes of salvaging London listing: FT report
Shein previously filed to list in London around 18 months prior, but has struggled to receive regulatory approval.
Hong Kong developer Grand Ming’s debt crisis deepens with US$611 million loan default
Company says it is in talks with lenders for waivers and has not received any demands for immediate repayment.
New World Is Too Big to Fail, But for How Long
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we delve into the state of the property market after New World’s refinancing deal, highlight a bumper year for stock listings at the halfway mark and chat with Pure ...
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to pressure UK to save London listing
Shein has filed to float in Hong Kong in part to try to pressure the UK regulator into compromising on its risk disclosure requirements and keep alive what could be the biggest IPO on the London ...
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to save London listing, FT reports
(Reuters) -China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong to accelerate the listing process and pressure Britain's regulators to approve its planned London debut, the ...
China fashion retailer Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to save London listing, FT reports
China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong to speed up the prolonged listing process and push the UK regulator to approve a London listing, the ...
Hong Kong’s Metropol Restaurant, known for dim sum trolleys, will close in September
In business for 35 years, it joins slew of eateries that have folded in recent months, after Japanese parent company announced bankruptcy in May.