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Global Market: Hong Kong IPO boom draws rising interest from overseas companies

Hong Kong's stock market is seeing more foreign companies file for listings. Firms from countries like Indonesia and South Korea are exploring fundraising. This trend signals a shift, making Hong Kong a broader international hub. High-profile deals are expected to boost its appeal. Global firms are increasingly looking to Asia…

The Economic Times

Antengene Appoints Dr. Bing Hou as Chief Scientific Officer to Lead Innovation-Driven R&D Strategy and Advance Next-Generation Pipeline

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune disease, solid tumors and hematological malignancies indications, today announced that Dr. Bing Hou has been appointed…

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Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land's rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

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Two-day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 officially opens

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The organisers of Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) announced that the event's third consecutive edition opened today, shining spotlights on issues critical to Hong Kong's future development and global prosperity. Ambassador Han Zhiqiang, Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, delivered…

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Hill's Pet Nutrition Announces 2026 Hill's Global Symposium - "Healthy Skin Starts From Within" - Exploring the Gut-Skin Axis

HONG KONG, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill's), a global leader in science-led nutrition, today announced the upcoming 2026 Hill's Global Symposium, to be hosted June 22-24 in Phuket, Thailand, and livestreamed globally. The Symposium is one of the largest free global education opportunities available for veterinary…

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Standard Chartered to Cut 7,000 Back-Office Jobs by 2030: First Major Bank to Put AI on the Layoff Schedule

Standard Chartered became the first major global bank on Tuesday to formally attach a specific headcount-reduction number and a deadline to AI deployment, announcing at its investor and analyst day in Hong Kong that it will eliminate more than 15 percent of its corporate function workforce by 2030.

International Business Times

Hong Kong activists blame security law for LGBTQ event’s cancellation

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Wav.Tech Launches WAV Mobile to Help Consumers and Dealers Address Rising Counterfeit Watch Risks

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wav.Tech, an AI-powered watch authenticity verification platform, introduced WAV Mobile at a product launch event on May 14, expanding access to authentication tools for consumers, collectors, dealers, and watch-related businesses as counterfeit luxury watches become increasingly difficult to detect.The launch comes as higher-quality…

AAP

Hong Kong’s biggest LGBTQ carnival scrapped for second year due to venue issues

Pink Dot HK organisers couldn’t received approval from relevant authorities for proposed 14 July event

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

The Independent UK

Standard Chartered to cut over 7,000 jobs as bank steps up AI adoption

HONG KONG — Standard Chartered plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next ‌four years as it boosts adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) while targeting growth.

Bangkok Post

China Evergrande liquidators seek $8.4B from PwC in Hong Kong lawsuit

Liquidators of China Evergrande are seeking $8.4 billion from accounting firm PwC

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in former Tiananmen vigil organizers' national security trial

A Hong Kong court is hearing the final arguments in a national security trial for two people who organized large vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

The Independent UK

Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully

Investors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports and growth in sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, green energy and high-end manufacturing. China’s GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, while tech and industrial stocks in Hong…

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Quote of the Day by Bruce Lee: 'Don't fear failure but...'-The legendary martial artist's powerful lesson on courage, failure and ambition

Bruce Lee, a martial arts icon, championed courage over the fear of failure, urging individuals to pursue ambitious goals. His philosophy, forged through a life of discipline and self-improvement, from troubled youth to global star, emphasizes growth and resilience. Lee's legacy transcends cinema, inspiring millions to embrace challenges and strive…

The Independent UK

Trump ‘doesn’t feel optimistic’ jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be freed

Trump believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seriously considering freeing a church pastor detained in China, but is less hopeful over the plight of Mr Lai

MarketBeat

Manulife Financial Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC) reported what executives described as solid first-quarter 2026 results, with growth in insurance sales and earnings in Asia helping offset pressure in Global Wealth and Asset Management and unfavorable insurance experience in Canada. President and Chief Executive Offic

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Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Jimmy Lai’s son pins hopes on Trump to rescue jailed media tycoon during Xi visit

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on contested charges amid a wider crackdown on dissent

International Business Times UK

'Trauma Does Not Follow a Script': Briton Faces Up To 7 Years in HK Jail After 'Blackmailing' Her Alleged Rapist

Isabel Rose, a British woman, was convicted of blackmail in Hong Kong after reporting rape. Her case raises concerns about the treatment of sexual violence survivors in the legal system.

The Guardian - UK

Ciao UFO review – Hong Kong tear-jerker is less ET than time-hopping chronicle of housing estate kids

In 1985, four working-class characters are bonded for ever by a strange sighting in this sentimental saga that tracks their lives into adulthood

The Economic Times

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three individuals and nine companies, including entities in Hong Kong and the UAE, for facilitating Iran's oil shipments to China. This move aims to disrupt funding for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its weapons programs. The sanctions follow previous actions and precede a…

International Business Times

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

The Guardian - UK

‘I waited half an hour for one of Hong Kong’s iconic red taxis to pass by’: William Shum’s best phone picture

The contrast between the dense, layered building and the clean lines of the cab make for a winning image

Euronews

UK to summon Chinese ambassador after convictions over spying on Hong Kong dissidents

The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities. One witness reported the pair threatened to arrest him on foreign soil due to his continued opposition.

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