Lai Chi-wai fell short of his goal of ascending a skyscraper by rope. It hardly made his feat any less impressive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Doesn’t Want to be a Theme Park any More
The Hong Kong government will provide another $361 million (HK$2.8 billion) to rescue city’s troubled Ocean Park, which has seen losses increased by the effect of COVID-19. The venture is to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets come out of 2020 stronger than ever: HKEX chairperson
In 2020, new economy companies made up about 60 percent of Hong Kong's IPO fund-raising. Hong Kong has become the world's second largest biotech fund-raising center. "I have heard people in Silicon ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon-Backed Deliveroo Is Now Worth $7 Billion. An IPO Is on the Menu.
The British food delivery company raised $180 million in its latest funding round and confirmed plans for an IPO for the first time. ( read original story ...)
China’s Kuaishou Hong Kong IPO could value firm at about $60bln -sources
Chinese online short video company Kuaishou will open the books for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) next Monday to raise at least $5 billion in a deal that could value the company at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: restaurants, beauty parlours demand immediate easing of Covid-19 rules to prevent onslaught of closures, lay-offs
Restaurants, beauty parlours plead with Hong Kong government to allow them to open up their premises, after seemingly endless social-distancing curbs. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Vaping Firm Seeks Up to $1.2 Billion in U.S. IPO
Chinese e-cigarette maker RLX Technology Inc. is looking to raise as much as $1.17 billion from a U.S. initial public offering, highlighting how American stock exchanges remain attractive fund-raising ... ( read original story ...)
Interest rate decisions this week from ECB, BoJ and BoC. Hang Seng flying higher [Video]
The only global stock index in positive territory is the Hang Seng in Hong Kong which you can trade on Valutrades at HK50. Basically, the Chinese economy is growing which always helps Hong Kong listed ... ( read original story ...)
14th Asian Financial Forum opens today
HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 14th Asian Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial system remains resilient amid COVID-19: HKSAR chief executive
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Monday that amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong's financial system has demonstrated ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund Picks Jumpstarter 2021 Top 10 Finalists
Meet the 10 finalists who will vie for two grand prizes totaling US$4 million in investment at the grand finale of its Jumpstarter 2021 competition. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong records 107 new COVID-19 cases in latest spike
Hong Kong reported 107 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the highest toll in nearly a month as authorities tested thousands of residents after an outbreak in an old residential building located in a ... ( read original story ...)
Tips from the top: Jamil Anderlini’s guide to Hong Kong
Dim sum, surfing, scenic hikes . . . the FT’s Asia editor shares his recommendations for discovering the city behind the bustle ... ( read original story ...)
HK IPO market gathers steam with Kuaishou leading the way
Kuaishou Technology, a video-sharing and social media platform, has begun drumming up interest among investors for a multi-billion-dollar Hong Kong IPO. ( read original story ...)