The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday snapped the four-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 1,000 points or 4.1 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 24,200-point ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong subprime lender PrimeCredit is back on sale for at least US$600 million with ZA Bank, Elephant Club among early suitors
The subprime lender is said to be valued at no less than US$600 million, with Hong Kong's first virtual lender, ZA Bank, and local online fund and peer-lending firm Elephant Club among the interested ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition made the right decision to stay in Legco and start political healing in Hong Kong
In deciding to remain in the legislature, the pan-democrats risk accusations of betrayal and voter rejection. But everyone needs to let go of something for the greater interest of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
The first lab-grown meat for sale could come from this Singapore startup that’s re-creating shrimp
Shiok Meats is among a bevy of companies hoping to win the "edible space race" by making cell-cultured beef, chicken and even bluefin tuna and foie gras. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Woes to Help Japan Woo Financiers, Top Official Says
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and new limits on overseas workers in Singapore could help Japan raise its profile as a global financial hub, despite its higher taxes, according to Japan’s new vice ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials warn of a new wave of infections.
A Hong Kong health official said Thursday that the city was considering options for mandatory testing as it prepared for a new wave of coronavirus infections. “From a public health perspective, if we ... ( read original story ...)
Those Hong Kong Arrested Were Fleeing Bail
No jurisdiction in the world would or could agree that an attempted escape from criminal liability is acceptable or upholds the rule of law. ( read original story ...)
Prestigious photo exhibition featuring media images of Hong Kong protests shuts down in Macau
An international press photo exhibition in Macau has been abruptly shut down, with speculation that sensitive images featuring anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year was the reason. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s $35 billion IPO unlikely to be hurt by possible U.S. curbs
Ant Group's $35 billion initial public offering (IPO) is unlikely to suffer from any U.S. restrictions on the Chinese financial technology giant due to its very limited overseas presence, potential ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: first demonstrator shot by police with live round during last year’s unrest may plead guilty to rioting
The first Hong Kong protester shot with a live round by police during last year's anti-government protests may plead guilty to a riot charge. Prosecutors on Thursday told the District Court that they ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end four-day winning streak as Trump administration explores new restrictions on Chinese companies, targets Ant Group
Pacific markets amid concerns the Trump administration will ratchet up actions against Chinese companies before the presidential election. ( read original story ...)
More than 20,000 Hong Kong schoolteachers, students and parents join petition against teacher’s deregistration
More than 20,000 schoolteachers, students and parents have joined a petition against the move by Hong Kong education authorities to deregister a teacher accused of spreading pro-independence messages ... ( read original story ...)
Mao Zedong calligraphy: Hong Kong police arrest 3 in relation to $650 million burglary that included calligraphy by China’s former Communist leader
Three men have been arrested in connection with an alleged $645 million Hong Kong art heist that included calligraphy reportedly written by Chairman Mao Zedong. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s $35 billion IPO unlikely to be hurt by possible U.S. curbs, analysts say
Ant Group's $35 billion initial public offering (IPO) is unlikely to suffer from any U.S. restrictions on the Chinese financial technology giant due to its very limited overseas presence, potential ... ( read original story ...)