The Hong Kong government will suspend all in-person classes at schools as of Wednesday, amid a flare up in new infections. The U.K. government said it hopes to begin rolling out a vaccination program ... ( read original story ...)
Left Bankless by Sanctions, Hong Kong Leader Has ‘Piles of Cash’
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam says that she has “piles of cash” at home because she is denied basic banking services due to U.S. sanctions. In a television interview, Lam said the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC mulls exit from US retail banking
Read more: Got an HSBC account? It’s time to show your support for the people of Hong Kong According to the FT, managers are likely to also recommend trimming HSBC’s investment bank client roster to ... ( read original story ...)
Fewer new global investors fund startups this year
Overseas investors have begun showing interest following the surge in the number of Indians using the internet, as people adopt to a digital way of life amid the pandemic-induced disruptions ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong to Close Schools Amid Virus Surge
Hong Kong has reported 115 new coronavirus infections, the first time it has seen cases in the triple digits since Aug. 2. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reports 4-Month High 115 Coronavirus Cases
Hong Kong reported 115 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, including 109 locally transmitted, the highest in nearly four months, as authorities battle a renewed wave of COVID-19. The figure was up ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC webinar discusses higher education in UK and Australia
The webinar was organised to discuss the changed landscape of international education post COVID-19 pandemic and also the impact it has had on the higher education ecosystem. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief has ‘piles of cash’ at home after US sanctions
Hong Kong’s leader has said she is being forced to receive her salary in cash because of US sanctions, saying she has no access to banking services despite the prevalence of mainland Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Considers Exit From U.S. Retail Banking, FT Says
HSBC Holdings Plc is considering an exit from U.S. retail banking, according to a report by the Financial Times. ( read original story ...)
AppWorks Accelerator features 20 Southeast Asian startups in its first online showcase
AD. Remove this ad space by subscribing. Support independent journalism. The accelerator’s key markets include Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Here is a list of ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC weighs exit from U.S. retail banking – FT
HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) is considering exiting the retail banking business in the U.S. in a move that would reallocate resources to more profitable businesses in Asia, the Financial Times reports, citing two ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says she has ‘piles of cash at home,’ no bank account, due to U.S. sanctions
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam keeps “piles of cash” at home and is unable to open a bank account after being targeted by U.S. sanctions, according to an interview the top official gave on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leader is being paid in cash due to US sanctions. Carrie Lam earns $56,000 a month and says money is now piling up at her house.
Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, currently cannot use her bank account. Earning $672,000 per year, she's one of the highest-paid leaders in the world. ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam: Hong Kong’s leader says she has to keep piles of cash at home
Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, has said in a TV interview that she has to keep "piles of cash" at home as she has no bank account. This is because of sanctions imposed on her by the US ... ( read original story ...)