Hong Kong’s subdued retail environment showed signs of improvement in October, though a new wave of virus cases threatens that progress as the city tightened social-distancing rules again. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Hong Kong Push Back Their Travel Bubble Again, This Time Beyond 2020
Authorities from both cities said they will review the arrangement again in late December to decide on a start date. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Fintech focused Index, which Quantifies Sentiment on Industry Developments, Falls to Historic Low Following COVID-19 Outbreak
Hong Kong's Fintech focused index, which quantifies overall sentiment, falls to historic low following COVID-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
More Profit Taking Likely For Hong Kong Bourse
The Hong Kong stock market on Monday ended the six-day winning streak in which it had gained almost 550 points or 2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 26,340-point plateau and it's ... ( read original story ...)
What Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris reclosures could mean for Disneyland
The stop-start restrictions seen at Disney’s Asia and European theme parks could become the norm for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure as well once the Anaheim theme parks eventually ... ( read original story ...)
Indian startups appeal to fewer new investors in ‘20
Fewer new overseas investors funded Indian startups so far this year when compared with the numbers in 2019, as the raging pandemic led to an uncertain environment. The number of new global investors ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is stockpiling cash because of US sanctions
US sanctions have cut off Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam from the global banking system, the controversial political leader says, forcing her to stockpile cash. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is getting paid in cash because banks won’t deal with her
US sanctions have cut off Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam from the global banking system, the controversial political leader says, forcing her to stockpile cash. ( read original story ...)
Democracy darkens: Hong Kong activists reel from Chinese moves
Prince Wong was still in her mother's womb when the Chinese government reclaimed control over Hong Kong from the British in the summer of 1997. She was born nearly three months later, on September 27, ... ( read original story ...)
Looking east: Asia holds promise for wealth managers
While one tier down in wealth terms, Asia’s affluent classes are also multiplying, as economic development spreads far and wide. While the Covid-19 pandemic has clouded economic predictions, ... ( read original story ...)
Anger Grows at Hong Kong’s Erratic Covid Rules as Cases Jump
As Hong Kong battles a new wave of coronavirus infections with yet another round of social restrictions, a sense of fatigue with the confusing and inconsistent nature of the city’s pandemic response ... ( read original story ...)
Chinaccelerator names 6 SaaS startups in 18th cohort
The chosen startups leverage AI and blockchain technology to build SaaS products aimed to disrupt the fintech, insurtech, legaltech, and media industries. ( read original story ...)
Fewer new global investors fund startups this year
Overseas investors have begun showing interest following the surge in the number of Indians using the internet, as people adopt to a digital way of life amid the pandemic-induced disruptions ... ( read original story ...)
AppWorks Accelerator features 20 Southeast Asian startups in its first online showcase
AD. Remove this ad space by subscribing. Support independent journalism. The accelerator’s key markets include Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Here is a list of ... ( read original story ...)