covid-19 Global COVID-19 Surges as Chicago Removes Columbus Statues Nations worldwide report record-breaking daily COVID-19 infections and deaths while Chicago removes controversial Christopher Columbus monuments amid ongoing protests. Meanwhile, Muslims hold Friday prayers at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia following its recent reconversion to a mosque.
hong kong Tech Companies Rethink Hong Kong Operations Under New Security Law Major technology firms including TikTok are pausing or exiting operations in Hong Kong as they assess the impact of Beijing's new national security law. The sweeping legislation forces businesses to grapple with potential data requests from local authorities.
hong kong Hong Kong's New Security Law Brings Uncertainty to Tech Sector Hong Kong's newly enacted national security law creates a chilling effect for the local tech industry as entrepreneurs and investors face vague rules and potential data control challenges.
tiktok TikTok Withdraws from Hong Kong Amid New Chinese Security Law TikTok officially exits the Hong Kong market in response to a controversial new national security law imposed by Beijing. The decision highlights growing concerns over user data privacy and government surveillance.
tiktok TikTok Exits Hong Kong as New Security Law Raises Data Privacy Fears TikTok halts operations in Hong Kong following the implementation of a sweeping national security law that grants authorities extensive powers over user data. The video-sharing app becomes the first major social media platform to leave the city.
tiktok TikTok Withdraws From Hong Kong Over Controversial National Security Law TikTok officially exits Hong Kong app stores and blocks existing local users following a new law that allows police to demand user data without a warrant. The strict departure contrasts with American tech giants who continue operating while pausing police data requests.
hong kong Hong Kong Citizens Scrub Data as Apps Face Global Privacy Scrutiny A new national security law forces Hong Kong residents to delete their digital footprints while major apps like Tim Hortons, Reddit, and LinkedIn face backlash over unauthorized user tracking.
alibaba Alibaba Sees Strong 6% Jump in Record-Breaking Hong Kong Debut Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba kicks off its Hong Kong listing with a 6.6% gain, marking the world's largest stock offering of 2019. Analysts praise the move as a major confidence boost for the Asian financial hub.
alibaba Alibaba Breaks 2019 IPO Record With $11.2 Billion Hong Kong Listing Alibaba raises $11.2 billion in a record-breaking secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a triumphant return five years after a dispute delayed its initial debut there.
alibaba Alibaba Eyes $20 Billion Second Listing in Hong Kong Alibaba reportedly plans to raise $20 billion through a secondary listing in Hong Kong as early as the second half of 2019. The move comes as Chinese tech firms face increasing tensions in the United States.
apple Apple Brings Mandarin-Speaking HomePod to China Amid Economic Headwinds Apple is releasing the HomePod in China and Hong Kong with native Mandarin and Cantonese support. The premium smart speaker faces an uphill battle against cheap local rivals and a slowing Chinese economy.
apple HomePod Available in China Starting January 18 Apple brings the HomePod wireless speaker to mainland China and Hong Kong starting January 18.