Beijing's new data privacy law will affect Hong Kong businesses and how they handle mainland consumer data, possibly requiring them to hire specialist agencies or compliance officers to manage ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawyers attacked by pro-Beijing media defeated in heated Law Society poll
Five candidates pledging "professionalism" over politics swept an election for Hong Kong's Law Society council early Wednesday, shattering the hopes of a camp that wanted tougher action to defend the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore narrows gap with Hong Kong in terms of prime office rents and prices, as Chinese tech giants expand in Lion City
Singapore's office property market is gradually catching up with that of Hong Kong, the Lion City's rival business hub, in terms of rents and prices, with Chinese technology giants such as Alibaba ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index jumps more than 2% as optimism rises on Pfizer vaccine approval
Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine became the first in the U.S. on Monday to be granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market surges 2.5%
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 2.46%, or 618.33 points, to 25,727.92, adding to a 1.1% on Monday. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 3.21%, or 283.12 points, to 9,098.68. ( read original story ...)
Tech stocks surge in Hong Kong with market recovery gaining traction as buyers scoop up bargains
Sentiment on tech stocks continues to improve after mainland funds returned on Monday. All eyes are on more corporate earnings this week as traders seek clues on the impact of China’s regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited – Update
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited's (HKSB) 1H21 results underpinned its position as the largest profit con ... ( read original story ...)
GIC invests in Hong Kong-based data start-up MioTech
The funding will be used to expand and accelerate MioTech's product development.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s role in opening China’s economy to the world ‘not replaceable’, key Beijing official assures investors
Hong Kong's role in the opening of China's economy to the world is "very special" and can never be replaced, a senior Beijing official has said, while also urging the city to be more proactive in both ... ( read original story ...)
Revenue-based financing firm pumps $120k into Malaysian green ecommerce firm
Poptron’s latest fund raise follows its previous US$1 million seed round. It now looks to enter the Singaporean market with sustainable products to offer. ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines to Launch Operations from Hong Kong
Greater Bay Airlines, a new Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier, has confirmed plans to begin operations with international services from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand; Phuket, Thailand and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC takes stake in Hong Kong data company MioTech
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC and Chinese securities company Guotai Junan International are taking a minority stake in MioTech, a Hong Kong startup that uses artificial intelligence to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s recovery campaign pauses
Hong Kong spent HKD49.7 million for a public relations agency to create a 12-month “Relaunch Hong Kong” publicity campaign and delayed the launch. Communications consultancy Consulum FZ beat seven ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com Delivers Strong Topline Results, Hong Kong-Listed Internet Stocks Rebound
On today’s earnings call, the company said it is adhering to internet regulation with several new laws going into effect this fall. ( read original story ...)