Top Glove Corp., the world’s biggest rubber glove maker, is considering raising more than $1 billion from a listing in Hong Kong, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong activists wait eagerly as Ottawa starts approving asylum claims
A family that fled Hong Kong fearing persecution is hoping their asylum claims will be approved by the Canadian government as Ottawa quietly begins granting refugee status to pro-democracy activists. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters facing prison after being shot by police
Hong Kong has seen more than 1,000 underage protesters arrested since the outbreak of mass anti-government protests in 2019. Close to 700 have been charged with rioting. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: telecoms worker earns city’s first criminal conviction for doxxing during anti-government unrest
A Hong Kong telecoms worker has become the first person found guilty of doxxing during last year's anti-government protest movement. District Judge Frankie Yiu Fun-che on Friday concluded that Chan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong logistics unicorn Lalamove unveils foray into the US
Lalamove, an on-demand logistics service active in China, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, has officially entered the U.S. seven years after launch. As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps millions of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Small-Cap Stock Sinks 90%, Fueling Margin Call Speculation
A Hong Kong company whose board includes a brother of former U.S. President George W. Bush plunged suddenly Friday, fueling speculation of a margin call. ( read original story ...)
China funds targeting Ant IPO rake in $9 billion from over 10 million investors
Five newly launched Chinese funds targeting Ant Group's upcoming mega stock listing raised 60 billion yuan ($8.93 billion) cumulatively from more than 10 million retail investors, selling out within ... ( read original story ...)
China Inc. Set for Biggest U.S. IPO Year Since ‘14 Amid Spat
Chinese companies are choosing to make their market debuts in the U.S., even as Beijing and Washington spar over everything from trade and coronavirus to audit access. ( read original story ...)
Chinese funds targeting Ant IPO draw $9B from millions of retail investors
Five new Chinese funds targeting the giant upcoming IPO of Ant Group (NYSE:BABA) sold out in days and have cumulatively raised 60B yuan - about $8.93B - from more than 10M retail investors. ( read original story ...)
Dual Flu-Covid Nasal Spray Vaccine to Start Trial in Hong Kong
An experimental dual vaccine for both influenza and the new coronavirus delivered via a nasal spray will enter human studies in Hong Kong next month, a top infectious diseases doctor said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong logistics unicorn Lalamove makes foray into the US
The startup was one of the first in Hong Kong to hit the $1 billion unicorn valuation mark alongside its archrival GoGoVan. Its business is multifold and highly localized, but essentially it works ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s last authentic junk in troubled waters
Hong Kong's last authentic junk boat is struggling to stay afloat due to a lack of overseas tourists. The Dukling normally takes foreign visitors on scenic trips around its bays but these have dried ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong performers long for the stage as pandemic drags on
Hong Kong's performing arts community has been brutally hit by the coronavirus pandemic, which has left theatres empty and stage lights cold -- and there is little hope on the horizon even as ... ( read original story ...)
Ant’s IPO Runs Low on Time to Avoid U.S. Election Turbulence
Jack Ma’s Ant Group has a narrow window to make its much-anticipated market debut ahead of U.S. election turbulence. Now its bankers must grapple with any potential delays stemming from a debate in ... ( read original story ...)