Hong Kong-based New Zealand-born Olivia Cotes-James is on a similar mission. She founded LUÜNA, which makes menstrual care products such as toxin-free pads, liners and period cups. The startup also ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans flights from PH for 2 weeks
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration estimates that around 1,300 OFWs will be affected by the travel ban. ( read original story ...)
How billionaire’s daughter Josie Ho became Hong Kong cinema’s queen of controversy
One of Hong Kong's biggest stars is about to become a Hollywood name, starring opposite Paris Jackson in a film that has enraged Christians ... ( read original story ...)
Transforming Business: A poll of international business leaders shows cloud, AI, talent, and smart mobility are top innovation investments
A poll of international business decision-makers reveals that AI, cloud, and smart mobility are top areas for innovation investment. Companies are also setting ESG goals, particularly around ... ( read original story ...)
Trip.com Group Shares Gain 4.5% in Hong Kong Debut
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Trip.com Group shares rose 4.5% from their issue price in their Hong Kong debut on Monday, as its chairman bet on a recovery in domestic travel in major countries this year but ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam: Hong Kong has now seen stability under new law
On March 11 this year, China’s National People's Congress adopted a decision on improving Hong Kong's electoral system, which grabbed attention both at home and abroad. The next day, HKSAR Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market hits four-week high
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index added 0.47%, or 136.44 points, to 29,106.15, the highest level since March 18. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index advanced 0.59%, or 65.44 points, to ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to hire 2,300 staff in Singapore and Hong Kong to boost global wealth business
This includes 1,100 relationship managers and private bankers in newly merged wealth unit.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Prosecution witnesses lied about former lawmaker’s behaviour on night of alleged social-distancing violation, Hong Kong court hears
Chan is charged with taking part in an illegal gathering at HANDS bar in Sham Shui Po last April Defence counsel says the two witnesses were not out socialising as they claim and were actually ... ( read original story ...)
Trip.com Group CEO: Hong Kong secondary listing a natural choice
The parent company of booking sites Trip.com, Ctrip, Qunar, and Skyscanner, Trip.com Group is the latest among 14 U.S.-listed Chinese firms to have sought secondary listings in Hong Kong since 2018. ( read original story ...)
HK$358 million worth of contraband cigarettes seized in Hong Kong so far this year – up 137 per cent from whole of 2019
Hong Kong authorities have confiscated HK$358 million (US$46 million) worth of contraband cigarettes so far this year - up 137 per cent from what was seized in the whole of 2019. Nearly 133 million ... ( read original story ...)
India: Co-working startup Simpliwork looks to expand in Singapore, Hong Kong
Simpliwork Offices Pvt. Ltd is planning to expand its operations in overseas markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and ramp up presence in key cities in India, on the back of strong demand for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks approach five-week high with earnings in focus as China dismisses Huarong distress
Hong Kong stocks trade at the highest level since March 11 as traders look forward to earnings reports from Hang Seng Index members. Trip.com gains on debut, while mainland China markets are steady ... ( read original story ...)
SOSV-backed insurtech startup Ignatica banks $7m in pre-series A money
Hong Kong-based insurance platform Ignatica said it raised US$7 million in a pre-series A funding round led by growth capital private equity fund Ling Feng Capital. Other backers such as US-based SOSV ... ( read original story ...)