Charles Li, the CEO of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Group, speaks to Street Signs Asia as HKEX turns 20. He says that Covid-19 has not dented the IPO pipeline, and predicts that the "timing is ... ( read original story ...)
‘Very healthy’ pipeline of IPOs are flocking to Hong Kong as U.S.-China tensions ramp up
There's a "healthy" pipeline of companies listing in Hong Kong, and one key trend ahead will be more tech firms who will increasingly do so, Hong Kong leaders say. ( read original story ...)
Yum China seeks banks for potential Hong Kong secondary offering
Yum China will sound out banks about a Hong Kong secondary offering, marking the latest in a flurry of Chinese companies listing in the city as tensions between Beijing and Washington rise. The ... ( read original story ...)
Group of 86 NGOs issue letter calling for scrapping of planned Hong Kong security law
A group of 86 non-government organisations issued a joint letter on Wednesday asking Chinese authorities to scrap plans to introduce national security legislation in Hong Kong, saying it threatens ... ( read original story ...)
China’s JD.com to Start Trading in Hong Kong on June 18
Alicia Yap, head of Pan Asia internet research at Citigroup Inc., talks about the upcoming Hong Kong trading debut of China’s No. 2 online retailer JD.com Inc. The company, which is already listed on ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese radiotherapy firm Hygeia attracts nine cornerstone investors in HK$2.22 billion IPO plan
Hygeia Healthcare, China's largest oncology health care group backed by US private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has obtained commitment from nine cornerstone investors for about half the size of its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Predicted To Open In The Green
BOC Hong Kong was up 1.90 percent, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China collected 1.39 percent, China Mengniu Dairy advanced 1.37 percent, New World Development added 1.32 percent, Power Assets ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells $288 mln in Hong Kong dollars as currency hits strong end of trading band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$2.232 billion ($288 million) worth of Hong Kong dollars during New York trading hours after the currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Stocks Set for Mixed Start; Treasuries Drop: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks looked set for a mixed start Wednesday as investors weighed evidence of a U.S. economic recovery against lingering concern over further coronavirus outbreaks. The dollar rose. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesses see positive impact of national security law, worry most about foreign sanctions, chamber survey shows
Hong Kong's business community, backed by some of its famous billionaires, is upbeat on the benefits of a national security law for the city, according to an industry survey, while expressing concerns ... ( read original story ...)
China Broke Treaties Trying to Control Hong Kong More, Says Ambassador Craft
China’s push to assert more control over Hong Kong is a human rights issue worthy of debate at the United Nations, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft said. She spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says opponents of security law are “enemy of the people”
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Plan to Take Charge of ‘Serious’ National Security Cases in Hong Kong Sparks Concern
China will take charge of “serious” cases in Hong Kong that breach national security, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday as Beijing prepares to impose new national security laws in the city. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to allow gatherings of up to 50 people as COVID-19 curbs ease
Hong Kong will let groups of up to 50 people meet from Friday, easing an earlier limit of eight people, after reporting only a small number of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, Health Secretary ... ( read original story ...)