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The U.S. Might Revoke Hong Kong’s ‘Special Status.’ Here’s What That Means For Business in the Global Financial Hub
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer sufficiently autonomous from mainland China —…
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‘It’s a Sad Result.’ Mixed Feelings in Hong Kong Over U.S. Announcement on City’s Autonomy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer sufficiently autonomous from mainland China, following Beijing’s…
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Hong Kong Leader Dismisses Opposition to Security Law and Says It Is Not a Threat to Freedoms
Hong Kong’s leader defended China’s moves to impose sweeping national security laws in the territory amid renewed protests and growing…
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Oriente raises $50 million to continue building its infrastructure for digital financial services
Oriente, a Hong Kong-based startup that develops tech infrastructure for digital credit and other online financial services, has raised $50…
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Hong Kong insurtech startup OneDegree launches its first product, medical coverage for pets
OneDegree, the Hong Kong-based insurance technology startup, launched its first product today, a line of medical plans for pets called…
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On-demand tutoring app Snapask gets $35 million to expand in Southeast Asia
Snapask, an on-demand tutoring app, announced today that it has raised $35 million in Series B funding. Earmarked for the…
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Financial services marketplace CompareAsiaGroup raises $20 million in new funding led by Experian
Experian, one of the largest credit reporting bureaus in the United States, announced today that it has invested in CompareAsiaGroup,…
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Prenetics partners with Watsons, one of Asia’s largest personal care retailers, to sell its new consumer DNA tests
Genetics testing startup Prenetics today announced a major new deal for its brand in Asia. The company is partnering with…
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