Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) says it had no knowledge before its $4.4 billion New York listing last week that China's cyberspace administration would start to investigate the company and order its app be ... ( read original story ...)
Mumbai the most stressful major city to live in, and Hong Kong not much better, new league table shows
In a league table ranking cities based on 16 factors, Hong Kong scores badly for social security and financial stress, but very well for its Covid-19 response. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end lower as tech shares retreat amid Didi fallout
HK daily quota used -9% * HSI -0.6%, HSCE -1.4%, CSI300 +0.1% * FTSE China A50 -0.2%, July 5 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Monday, as tech firms slumped after Beijing's latest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exodus: Beijing is certainly not losing sleep over it
There are no numbers yet, but chances are, many of us know at least a family which has recently called it quits on Hong Kong. And for some of us, it might feel almost apocalyptic. A few countries' ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Hong Kong’s Virtual Bank Airstar Appoints Xiaomi’s CFO Alain Lam Sai Wai as Chair of BoD
Hong Kong's virtual Bank Airstar has appointed Xiaomi’s Chief Financial Officer Alain Lam Sai Wai as Chair of BoD. ( read original story ...)
Didi Chuxing’s IPO, Crackdowns In Hong Kong, And A China At Odds With Itself
The most effective way to reverse the Chinese Communist Party's errors vis-à-vis the Uighurs and Hong Kong would be to remain as economically and personally free as possible. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd to Welcome Participants to Test Synapse, a Stock Connect Settlement Platform
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd to welcome participants to test Synapse, a Stock Connect settlement platform. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong coronavirus: why not give out cash for actually doing something?
According to media reports, and as confirmed by Hong Kong government press releases, vaccine hesitancy is high and only 21 per cent of the Hong Kong population has been fully vaccinated. In a public ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange’s Aguzin makes first major management changes
The new chief executive of Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Ltd, Nicolas Aguzin has made his first management changes since joining the company in late May, a spokesman confirmed on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
China watchdog launches review of Didi Global days after IPO
China’s internet watchdog said Friday that it has launched an investigation into ride-hailing company Didi Global Inc. to protect national security and public interest, days after the company went ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong backs US-led global effort to ‘combat tax evasion’, with mainland China also on board
Both Hong Kong and mainland China have backed the United States-led initiative to implement a global minimum tax rate, with the city's financial secretary supporting efforts by the international ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Dental Company Arrail Files for Hong Kong IPO
By Yongchang Chin Chinese dental services provider Arrail Group Ltd. is planning to list on the Hong Kong Exchange, the latest in a line of ... ( read original story ...)
Happy Valley pull out of 2021-22 Hong Kong Premier League season, citing ‘financial realities’
Director of football Poon Man-tik says ‘the club wanted to continue but the financial realities of the pandemic proved too problematic’ – return to First Division still undecided. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court denies bail to democracy activist
A Hong Kong court denied bail on Friday to pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung, who was re-arrested on the eve of the anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Beijing and the centenary ... ( read original story ...)