ByteDance, the Chinese parent of viral video platform TikTok, is in talks to raise $2 billion from investors before a possible listing of some of its businesses in Hong Kong, according to a report. ( read original story ...)
Ant Will Remain an Important Firm in Hong Kong, HKMA Says
Ant Group Co. will continue to play an important role on Hong Kong’s financial scene even as mainland regulators deepen their scrutiny of the financial technology giant’s business, according to a city ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Will Remain an Important Firm in Hong Kong, Says HKMA’s Chow
Ant's shock IPO halt has cast uncertainty over the future of financial-technology giant Ant Group Co. However, an official at Hong Kong's de facto central bank says Ant Group will continue to play an ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Rival Kuaishou Technology Files for Hong Kong IPO
Chinese video-sharing startup Kuaishou Technology filed an application for a Hong Kong initial public offering, raising hopes that the city will continue to see a wave of listings from fast-growing ... ( read original story ...)
Moody’s takes stake in Hong Kong fintech startup MioTech
Financial services firm Moody's on Thursday said it acquired a minority stake in MioTech, a Hong Kong-based fintech startup that uses artificial intelligence to generate data for asset managers and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business sentiment rises in Oct with PMI at a 30-month high
Hong Kong’s business sentiment rebounded significantly in October, as the city’s Purchasing Managers’ Index surged to 49.8, the highest since March 2018, with sentiment the least negative since June ... ( read original story ...)
HK companies seek business opportunities in mainland via CIIE
Courtesy of HKTDC Hong Kong companies attending the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) are eyeing a new role in the country's dual circulation strategy and seeking a buffer zone from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Chief Warns Trump, Biden about U.S. Business Interests after Election
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam warned presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden to "comprehensively evaluate" the next U.S. administration's relationship with the Chinese territory and ... ( read original story ...)
China Envisions a New Hong Kong, Firmly Under Its Control
Hainan officials hope low taxes will attract new types of business. For example, hospitals and cosmetic surgery offices could use Hainan to lure well-heeled patients who might seek residency while ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble could begin in November, Hong Kong finance secretary says
we're working very hard with the mainland authorities to try to revive the traveling between Hong Kong and mainland because, business wise, this is very important to speed up the recovery of our ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus has left Hong Kong’s economy looking critically ill
The business pillars of Hong Kong’s identity are fast shedding assets and staff as revenues collapse. Before it is too late, the SAR needs to be set mask free ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Financial Services Secretary explains city’s role in fintech development
Fintech development requires a growing ecosystem and that can be achieved through money, talent and regulation, says Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
China’s blue-chip stocks firm on strong factory data; Hong Kong up
China’s blue-chip stocks started the month on a firm note on Monday, with consumer stocks leading gains, as a private survey showing strong factory activity in China underscored its swift economic ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan takes 71% in China securities business
JPMorgan will own 71% of its Chinese securities joint venture after completing the transaction to buy a 20% stake from one of its local partners, according to an exchange filing on Monday. The deal, ... ( read original story ...)