Despite recent withdrawals, recently ‘deemed to be licensed’ exchanges spur some optimism about the future of Hong Kong’s virtual asset market.
UBS: Investors Positive About HK IPOs; Financing Mkt Hoped to Improve in 2H24
UBS noted that while the number of Hong Kong IPOs since the beginning of the year has been small and the performance has been relatively negative, investors including sovereign fun... UBS noted that ...
Hong Kong ditches paper certificates; IPOS scam warning; Brazil hosts GI event – IP office updates
In this update, we look at the Slovenian and Portuguese IP offices partnering up, the IP Office of Singapore launching a podcast series, and much more. Register for free to receive our newsletter, ...
Hong Kong government hits back after economist Stephen Roach delivers advice for city
Ex-investment banker Stephen Roach says city must uphold constructive criticism, while billionaire Mark Mobius says Hong Kong far from over The Hong Kong government has slammed arguments made by an ...
Hong Kong Tells Residents to ‘Smile More’ to Revive Tourism
H ong Kong, the Chinese enclave that’s still struggling to revive its tourism economy post-pandemic and in the wake of a Beijing-influenced crackdown on civil liberties, has taken a new approach to ...
Hong Kong lawmakers, experts warn of risks of medicalising mental health issues, call for more support after schools send 168 pupils to psychiatrists
Total of 168 students with mental distress referred to public psychiatry clinics through government suicide prevention mechanism as of March.
Actress Charmaine Sheh turns to mother, friends for financial aid after stock investment losses
Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh disclosed that she had to borrow money from her mother and friends to cover debts incurred from unsuccessful stock investments.
HK$19 billion in loans approved since 2020 to help Hong Kong’s retail SMEs hit by pandemic
Commerce minister says over 6,000 companies with 53,000 employees have benefited from loan guarantee scheme started in April 2020.
Former Asia head of global investment bank says Hong Kong has to underline it is not just another Chinese city and ‘speak truth to power’
Stephen Roach, former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, says city has to uphold its traditions of constructive criticism and debate to prosper.
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank mulls making green rules mandatory for banking sector
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is considering making its green taxonomy framework mandatory for the banking sector to support the development of sustainable financing in the city.
Hong Kong Tells Residents to ‘Smile More’ as Government Tries to Revive Declining Tourism
Hong Kong, the Chinese enclave that’s still struggling to revive its tourism economy post-pandemic and in the wake of a Beijing-influenced crackdown on civil liberties, has taken a new approach to wooing visitors: curbing its residents’ reputation for rudeness.
Hong Kong Arrests Protester With New Security Law for First Time
Police in Hong Kong arrested a woman for chanting slogans on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, using a new domestic national security law for the first time on a protester.
HK Fintech Startup Mezzofy Completes US$2M Pre-Series A Financing Round w/ Participation from HK Govt’s ITVF
Mezzofy, a local fintech startup, recently completed a Pre-series A financing round led by Isola Capital's private equity venture capital, VII, with participation from Hong Kon... Mezzofy, a local ...
UBS, HSBC Urge China to Expand Wealth Links With Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s central bank chief and executives at UBS Group AG and HSBC Holdings Plc called for the expansion of wealth links between the city and mainland China, months after a key initiative was ...