Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) has reported its plan to launch “Tmall Hong Kong, a new local business to consumer platform to support merchants and brands to serve local consumers through ... ( read original story ...)
British lawyer pulls out of Hong Kong case amid ‘pressure’, HK says
A British prosecutor hired by the Hong Kong government to lead a case against tabloid media magnate Jimmy Lai and several other democracy activists has pulled out after coming under pressure in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city’s pro-Beijing politicians to get mainland Covid-19 jab this week, ahead of major political gatherings in the capital
Beijing politicians from Hong Kong are set to travel to mainland China on Friday for a Covid-19 vaccination, the Post has learned, weeks before the city's most vulnerable residents are expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Swell as Market Eats Up Chinese Cash
Hong Kong shares have surged to a 20-month high, and trading volumes have hit records, as investors from mainland China have jumped into the market in search of bargains and stocks not available back ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank staff arrested in HK$6.3 billion laundering probe
Seven former and current bank employees have been arrested in Hong Kong as part of a major operation against a US$810 million international money-laundering syndicate, police said Wednesday. “It’s the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Mercenary’ lawyer David Perry quits Hong Kong dissident trial
A prominent British barrister who was called “pretty mercenary” by the foreign secretary has quit a trial in Hong Kong in which he was prosecuting a group of well-known activists, including Jimmy Lai ... ( read original story ...)
Climbing a Hong Kong skyscraper in a wheelchair
A man has scaled a Hong Kong skyscraper in his wheelchair to raise money for spinal cord patients. Lai Chi-Wai, who became paralysed after a road accident ten years ago, climbed 250 metres (820ft) of ... ( read original story ...)
Former Investment Banker and Head of Investment Strategy at Man Group joins Fintech PremiaLab
PremiaLab, has today announced the appointment of Mr. Fest as CFO as part of its expansion global expansion. Mr. Fest served as Head ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bank Staff Arrested In US$810m Laundering Probe
Seven former and current bank employees have been arrested in Hong Kong as part of a major operation against a US$810 million international money-laundering syndicate, police said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank staff arrested in US$810 million laundering probe
Seven former and current bank employees have been arrested in Hong Kong as part of a major operation against a US$810 million international ... ( read original story ...)
British lawyer steps down from Hong Kong trial after intense UK pressure
David Perry, the British lawyer who was hired by the Hong Kong government to prosecute a group of pro-democracy activists, has stepped down following withering criticism from the UK government. ( read original story ...)
David Perry QC quits prosecution of Hong Kong activists
The British QC hired to run the prosecution of senior Hong Kong activists, including the media mogul Jimmy Lai, has pulled out of the case after widespread pressure, the territory’s government has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s central bank criticises State Street over US blacklist flip-flop
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank has accused State Street Global Advisors of creating “market uncertainties” with the sudden reversal of its decision to stop investing in Chinese companies on the US ... ( read original story ...)
Paraplegic climber raises himself 820 feet outside Hong Kong skyscraper
Using a system of ropes and pulleys while strapped into his wheelchair, professional climber Lai Chi-wai spent 10 hours lifting himself alongside Hong Kong's Nina Towers. ( read original story ...)