Canada warned its citizens on Thursday that Hong Kong authorities can prevent people leaving the city under a new law that has raised fears of Chinese mainland-style exit bans. ( read original story ...)
For a Hong Kong in flux, a dual strategy for reinventing its economy
As Hong Kong begins the process of selecting its leader for the sixth time since returning to the motherland, it is also time for the city to find new growth models in response to a changing world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ESR to buy real estate fund manager ARA Asset for $5.2 billion
Hong Kong-based ESR Cayman Ltd will buy the entire share capital of real estate fund manager ARA Asset Management Ltd for $5.2 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, creating Asia Pacific's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
How to navigate Hong Kong’s new travel restrictions and how business travel could return to the SAR
Hong Kong's new travel restrictions would see government streamline overseas places from a five to a three-tier system, possibly facilitating the return of Hong Kong residents from high-risk areas. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: CE boosts HK-Singapore ties
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today updated the business community in Singapore on Hong Kong’s latest developments during a webinar attended by more than 500 participants. She highlighted Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Client confidentiality is NOT a shield for criminal activity – Lord Peter Hain on HSBC
In this extract from his memoir, Lord Peter Hain gives us a glimpse into his efforts to expose and bring global banks like HSBC to justice. ( read original story ...)
App developers hope to end trade in endangered napoleon wrasse in Hong Kong
A new app using facial recognition technology has launched in a trial phase in Hong Kong to help eradicate illegal trade in endangered napoleon wrasse. Launched by the Swire Institute of Marine ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei to invest US$100-M in Asia Pacific startup ecosystem
SINGAPORE – Huawei announced on Tuesday its plan to invest USD100 million in startup support at the inaugural Huawei Cloud Spark Founders Summit, which took place simultaneously in Singapore and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Who do U.S. politicians really stand with? — Truth about U.S. blatant interference in China’s internal affairs on Hong Kong-related issues (part 2)
In June, Smith said in an interview that the imposition of the national security law in Hong Kong had created an "atmosphere of coercion" that threatens both the city's fr ... ( read original story ...)
Deloitte Cyber partners with HGC Group to protect Hong Kong Companies from Cyber Risks under Rapid Digitization
Deloitte Cyber has partnered up with HGC Group to provide a holistic solution to protect Hong Kong companies from cyber risks during ... ( read original story ...)
Banks from HSBC to Citi shrug off China risks, embrace Hong Kong
Geopolitical tensions have done little to dampen Hong Kong's financial services industry Hong Kong: Standard Chartered Plc Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters was the latest executive in recent weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong zero-infection streak in balance as authorities probe construction worker case
The 43-year-old tested negative for Covid-19 at hospital on Wednesday after returning a preliminary-postive result a day early. ( read original story ...)
Razer’s VC arm leads Singapore coffee tech startup’s $1.3m round
The first 1,000 units of Morning Machine, a specialty coffee capsule product, sold out within six months of its launch in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong regulator fines UBS US$1.5 millon for compliance breaches
Swiss bank UBS was fined HK$11.55 million (US$1.5 million) by Hong Kong's securities regulator for failing to disclose its holdings in ... ( read original story ...)