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 ...)
Hong Kong’s leader is being paid in cash due to US sanctions. Carrie Lam earns $56,000 a month and says money is now piling up at her house.
Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, currently cannot use her bank account. Earning $672,000 per year, she's one of the highest-paid leaders in the world. ( read original story ...)
Site of Hong Kong’s former Kai Tak Airport set for huge transformation
The site of the old Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport -- famous for its notoriously challenging runway in the middle of the busy city center -- is set to welcome a new sky-high landmark. ( read original story ...)
Anger Grows at Hong Kong’s Erratic Covid Rules as Cases Mount
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 ...)
COLUMN-Hong Kong is the real loser from new China copper contract: Andy Home
LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - China's long-awaited international copper contract made its debut last week. The timing will be a bitter blow for Charles Li, whose tenure as chief executive of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba’s fund joins series A round for Hong Kong logistics startup Pickupp
The company will use the new funds to extend its footprint to 10 major markets across Asia Pacific within the next five years. ( read original story ...)