A big funding round for Boll & Branch, and more
By Anthony Ha From TechCrunch 1. Bedding startup Boll & Branch raises $100M The company sells sustainably sourced sheets, pillows, mattresses and towels. Until now, it had only raised $12 million in outside capital. This new funding comes from L Catterton….
Police officer fires gun, water cannon used for first time on protesters in Hong Kong
From South China Morning Post At least one warning shot was fired after three officers were chased and beaten by club-wielding demonstrators in Tsuen Wan Crowd-control vehicles brought in after bricks and petrol bombs thrown A gunshot was fired on…
Hong Kong protests cripple airport for second day
From BBC Hong Kong International Airport saw chaotic scenes on a second consecutive day of massive anti-government protests that have paralysed one of Asia’s key transport hubs. Squads of riot police arrived shortly before midnight after thousands of demonstrators again…
Protesters, police fight pitched battles after historic ‘million-strong’ march against Hong Kong’s controversial extradition bill turns violent
By Su Xinqi Alvin Lum Phila Siu Shirley Zhao Linda Lew From South China Morning Post Officers, protesters suffer injuries, some needing hospital treatment, as police use batons and pepper spray to beat back mob of masked demonstrators Hours earlier peaceful mass rally drew…
Cayman Islands Delegation in Hong Kong for talks
From The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office A joint team from the Governor’s Office and the new Ministry of International Trade, Investment, Maritime and Aviation Affairs (MITIAMA) is in Hong Kong this week for talks with the authorities there. The small…
ESR Cayman delays US$1.4b IPO in Hong Kong amid jitters over trade tensions: Sources
From The Straits Times HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Logistics property developer ESR Cayman has delayed the launch of what would have been Hong Kong’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) so far this year, according to two people who cited the…
Crowned by Burger King, meat replacement company Impossible Foods raises $300 million
By Jonathan Shieber From TechCrunch After being crowned by Burger King as the first meat replacement patty to roll out nationally with one of the largest fast food chains, Impossible Foods has raised $300 million in capital. The financing brings the company’s total equity…
Fired for having cancer: Freedom United’s exclusive interview with Baby Jane Allas and Jessica Cutrera
From Freedom United Imagine being fired for having cancer. It’s shocking, but it’s exactly what happened to Baby Jane Allas. The single mother came to Hong Kong to be a domestic worker in 2017, hoping to support her five children…
Hong Kong voted as Top International Financial Centre by Global Corporate Services Industry: Vistra 2020 Report
Trend toward onshore and mid-shore jurisdictions continues Hong Kong, March 18, 2019 – The latest report on the Corporate Services industry conducted by Vistra, a leading global trust, fund administration and corporate services provider, reveals that the trend toward onshore…
Cayman leads offshore region in deal value and volume for 2018
The Cayman Islands recorded 31% of all offshore M&A transactions and 26% of total deal value in 2018, maintaining its spot as the top jurisdiction for offshore deal making last year, according to a report released today by offshore law…
