The IPO market was rather quiet last week, with only a few companies making their debuts. It follows the recent highly-touted IPOs of Birkenstock (BIRK), Instacart (CART), and Arm Holdings (ARM), ...
Carrie Lam’s Upcoming Policy Address Touted as A Glimpse into Hong Kong’s Future
Hong Kong, a city known for its towering skyscrapers, vibrant financial market, and bustling population, is on the cusp of a series of potentially transformative policy shifts. This comes as Chief ...
China’s central bank to ‘resolutely curb’ crypto speculation; Hong Kong updates regulations
PBOC to crack down on crypto speculation, as Hong Kong restricts access to certain “complex” virtual asset products.
Hong Kong police hunt for trio over wounding of man at restaurant in central business district
Officers arrived at restaurant on Wellington Street in Central at around 4pm after receiving report of victim being attacked by three men.
Hong Kong real estate investments continue to disappoint in Q3
Q3 recorded HKD5.3b worth of transactions in Q3, the third lowest investment quarter since 2013. Despite a growth of 93% QOQ from Q2’s extremely low base, the investment volume of HKD5.3 billion in Q3 ...
On This Day, Oct. 23: China’s President Xi inaugurates Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge
In 1707, the British Parliament met for the first time after the Treaty of Union dissolved both the Parliaments of England and Scotland and created a new Kingdom of Great Britain. The Parliament of ...
Perfect match: Hong Kong virtual banks WeLab, Mox, ZA Bank partner with digital insurers amid government fintech push
The moves come as the city’s regulators promote cross-sector fintech development and the city’s eight virtual banks quest to become profitable.
Teenage entrepreneur selling mystery football shirts sees surge in Hong Kong sales, now looking to market in the city
Louis Jones runs a sports merchandise business with a unique concept, giving football fans an opportunity to buy mystery shirts from clubs around the world.
Disappearing dim sum in Hong Kong, TikTok star Gym Tan, Rwandan-Chinese couples: 5 weekend reads you may have missed
From Hong Kong’s disappearing dim sum to 63-year-old TikTok star Gym Tan, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Hong Kong Policy Address: What might be among this year’s measures?
Ahead of Chief Executive John Lee’s second Policy Address on Wednesday, when he will lay out measures for the years ahead, local media has been busy reporting on what it might contain. While the city ...
Hong Kong’s leader will deliver his policy address this week. Here’s what to expect
Hong Kong residents have been grappling with high real estate prices, a slowing economy and falling birth rates.
Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics will make for a memorable Earth Day next year
On the 18th October 2023, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong made an impactful decision that will shape the city’s environmental landscape for years to come. Lawmakers passed a law to ban single-use ...
Hong Kong property market woes pile pressure on government
After nearly a year of calls with real estate agents, Ms. Chan was relieved to finally sell her 400-square-foot, top-floor apartment in Hong Kong's northern residential district of Yuen Long for 5.8 ...
Hong Kong’s second-largest online broker Valuable Capital expands into Saudi Arabia’s securities brokerage market
Valuable Capital Financial Company has obtained final approval from regulators to operate dealing, advisory and custody services in Saudi Arabia, and plans to expand into investment banking, asset management and mutual funds.