HONG KONG — The largely youth-driven movement of black-clad protesters challenging Hong Kong's government over an unpopular extradition bill is a coalition operating without a clear leadership ... ( read original story ...)
AngelHub Founder Karen Contet Farzem: Hong Kong’s Startup Community is One of the Fastest Growing Ecosystems in the World
Hong Kong’s First Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Platform. In April of this year, AngelHub became the first investment crowdfunding platform to receive a license from a Securities and Futures ... ( read original story ...)
China Backs Hong Kong’s Leader Despite Huge Protests
The Foreign Ministry issued a forceful endorsement of Mrs. Lam on Monday. Beijing’s representatives in Hong Kong called in dozens of local politicians and business leaders to urge them to support her. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong supporters rally outside China’s consulate in Vancouver
but it is unclear how many have roots in B.C. “Many more Canadians will be visiting Hong Kong for business, professional or personal reasons,” said Ivy Li of the group Canadian Friends of Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police clear streets as protesters move to park
HONG KONG -- Protesters in Hong Kong left the streets, averting possible clashes Monday after haggling for hours with police by moving to areas near the city's government headquarters. The ... ( read original story ...)
Huge Turnout by Protesters Keeps Heat on Hong Kong’s Leader
Hong Kong’s chief executive apologized to the public on Sunday ... The statement struck a more conciliatory tone than Mrs. Lam’s previous remarks made at a news conference on Saturday, but it was ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An’s OneConnect leaning towards New York over Hong Kong for IPO -sources
HONG KONG, June 17 (Reuters) - Ping An Insurance's OneConnect financial technology unit is leaning toward picking New York over Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO) in the hope of achieving ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police begin to clear streets of protesters
"China just wants to turn Hong Kong into another Chinese city," said Alex To, 54, who runs a small business. "Carrie Lam is just a figurehead. Everything depends on the attitudes of the leaders in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says sorry as protesters insist she quits
Pompeo said in an interview with “Fox News Sunday” he was sure the protests would be among the issues that Trump and Xi will discuss. “We’re watching the people of Hong Kong speak about the things ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader apologizes for controversial bill as massive protests continue
Hong Kong — Hong Kong citizens marched for hours Sunday in a massive ... percent of Democrats want the party's candidates to talk about defeating Trump, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds ... ( read original story ...)
Huge crowds march in Hong Kong as government apologizes for handling of extradition bill
"China just wants to turn Hong Kong into another Chinese city," said Alex To, 54, who said he runs a small business. "Carrie Lam is just a figurehead. Everything depends on the attitudes of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Long Game Is China’s Despite a Win for Hong Kong’s Protesters
Hong Kong has struggled to spark new industries. It’s largely failed to become a technology hub: It isn’t easy operating a bootstrapped startup in a city where a smallish apartment can rent for over ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba-linked firms mixed after Hong Kong IPO report
Shares in firms linked to Chinese online retail titan Alibaba were mixed Friday, a day after rallying on a report it had filed for a Hong Kong listing that could be the city's biggest initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests may hit luxury brands like Burberry and Hermes
“Hong Kong has been historically an important market for luxury ... Oscar Williams-Grut covers banking, fintech, and finance for Yahoo Finance UK. Follow him on Twitter at @OscarWGrut. ... ( read original story ...)