Arrests of journalists, newsroom censorship and purging of pro-democracy voices accelerate the city’s authoritarian transformation. ( read original story ...)
What does the future hold for Asia Society Hong Kong, under pressure from zero venue rental revenue and local political divides?
With zero revenue from venue rental and local political divides, Asia Society Hong Kong finds itself in unknown territory as it reaches its 30th anniversary. ( read original story ...)
New World’s Harvard-educated scion upends Hong Kong developers’ ‘build and sell’ business model as city sits at crossroads
Cheng Yu-tung, one of Hong Kong's best-known tycoons, spared no expense when he led a 1985 effort to build a harbourfront convention centre to host the city's return to Chinese sovereignty 12 years ... ( read original story ...)
Huntkey to Present at Hong Kong Autumn Sourcing Week Digital Show
Huntkey, a leading provider of power solutions, will be presenting at the Hong Kong Autumn Sourcing Week Digital Show (shorted for "the show" below) from November 16– 27, 2020. Huntkey at the show: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai: ‘At least we fought, we showed our dignity’
The tycoon who has angered Beijing talks about the uncertain future of Hong Kong, backing Trump and never giving in ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping personally halted Ant’s record-breaking $37 billion IPO after boss Jack Ma snubbed government leaders, report says
A week before Ant was set to go public, Ma made incendiary comments that didn't go down well with the president or government officials. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: freelance photographer cleared of charges after being accused of enabling assault on mainland Chinese bank worker
Magistrate Stephanie Tsui says there is no evidence Marc Gerard Progin was in contact with anyone in the crowd or attacked the victim. ( read original story ...)
Ant’s record-breaking $37 billion IPO was personally halted by China’s Xi Jinping after boss Jack Ma snubbed government leaders, report says
A week before Ant was set to go public, Ma made incendiary comments that didn't go down well with the president or government officials. ( read original story ...)
Next Move Unclear Amid China Curbs, Says Hong Kong Democrat, but ‘We Will Be Back’
The mass resignation of Hong Kong's opposition lawmakers leaves the pro-democracy movement with no clear option in its fight against Communist Party rulers in Beijing, one of the outgoing legislators ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘pioneers’: how passion and confidence drives success of city’s innovation and technology businesses
Abundance of funding, strong research capabilities, and easy connectivity to mainland China and other global markets are key to vibrancy of city’s start-up sector ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Cyberport leads blockchain development
Start-up application solutions beyond the financial trade, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockchain technology has been developing rapidly in recent years and its applications have broadened. Not ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE-Hong Kong plans new ‘code of conduct’ for equity and debt deals – sources
Hong Kong's markets regulator plans to unveil new guidelines for investment banks working on equity and debt offerings that will include a framework for how they charge clients, three sources with ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss photographer found not guilty of aiding Hong Kong protest assault
A Swiss photographer who closed a door on a Chinese mainlander moments before he was assaulted during last year's Hong Kong protests was on Friday found not guilty of aiding the attack. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has $6 Billion of IPOs on the Way Before Year End
Investors mourning Ant Group Co.’s suspended mega-listing can take consolation in the otherwise rude health of Hong Kong’s initial public offerings. ( read original story ...)