A group of former Morgan Stanley traders has turned their cryptocurrency venture into a unicorn by bringing Wall Street strategies to the brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Biggest Pro-Democracy Newspaper Likely to Shut Down This Week After National Security Law Raid
Hong Kong’s moves to arrest owner Jimmy Lai and target Apple Daily editorial staff have alarmed foreign governments and human rights groups. ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley traders raise $100m to turn crypto startup into unicorn
After a successful fundraiser, Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency startup founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, has raised $100 million, scoring a pre-money valuation of $1 billion. ( read original story ...)
HKBN and AXA Launch Hong Kong’s First-ever Broadband + Home Insurance + Network Security + Smart Home Services Combo
The importance of home insurance protection is often overlooked by Hong Kong people, according to a survey by AXA Hong Kong and Macau ("AXA"), which found that only around 40% of respondents have ... ( read original story ...)
What people in Hong Kong say about Apple Daily
Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will be forced to shut "in a matter of days" after authorities froze the company's assets under a sweeping national security law, an adviser to jailed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s opposition Civic Party rocked by resignation of 11 councillors
With eleven councillors' resignation on Sunday, Hong Kong's opposition Civic Party has lost about two-thirds of its remaining district councillors ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto finance startup Amber Group raises $100M at $1B valuation
More mainstream venture capital firms are jumping on the crypto bandwagon as investors increasingly consider bitcoin an investable asset, despite the recent massive price drops of a few major ... ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley Traders Turn Crypto Startup Into Unicorn
A group of former Morgan Stanley traders has turned their cryptocurrency venture into a unicorn by bringing Wall Street strategies to the brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: more Hong Kong restaurants try out tricky ‘vaccine bubble’ type D zone in bid to boost business
At least 16 eateries have introduced ‘type D’ arrangements for vaccinated customers, allowing them to seat up to eight people per table with dine-in service until 2am, an increase from just three such ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Hong Kong’s men through to the semis after valiant showing against powerhouses France
Hong Kong’s Max Denmark scores a superb consolation try as France set-up knockout round game against Samoa, with Hong Kong against Ireland in the other tough semi-final. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says
Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore "stability" in the city, Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s largest business chamber urges public to get vaccinated, cites HK$600 billion in losses and warns of further toll on economy amid closed borders
Hong Kong's largest business chamber has urged the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19, citing HK$600 billion (US$77.3 billion) in losses for the city amid the pandemic, and warning of a further ... ( read original story ...)
Rescued wildlife wait in Hong Kong as coronavirus drives up airfares, disrupts plans to find new homes abroad
The endangered reptile with a star-patterned shell is native to Madagascar, more than 8,000km from Hong Kong, and was rescued from animal traffickers intending to sell it to the illegal pet trade. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy media executives denied bail under security law
Two executives from Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily appeared in court on Saturday on charges of collusion and were denied bail after authorities deployed a sweeping security law to target the ... ( read original story ...)