Hong Kong reported four new coronavirus cases on Wednesday — the fourth consecutive day of single-digit growth in cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. ( read original story ...)
University of Queensland takes disciplinary action against pro-Hong Kong student activist
Drew Pavlou to face a hearing over a series of satirical stunts, social media posts and criticisms of the vice-chancellor ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s rebound can be ‘very, very strong’ if virus cases stay low, says legislator
Hong Kong people are fighters," says legislator Jeffrey Lam, who is a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong SAR. He says if the city can maintain a streak of low, single-digit number of ... ( read original story ...)
Air India says ‘carried’ 170 tonnes medical cargo from Shanghai, Hong Kong in 10 days
The scheme is an initiative of the central government for air transport of medical cargo and essential supplies across India amid the COVID-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong well-positioned to withstand currency attacks, even with coronavirus spending, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says
The city has been targeted in the past by speculators betting on the Hong Kong dollar and pushing down the stock market. A new arrangement to fend off such attacks is a currency-swap mechanism set up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong? Bushfires? What’s been happening on the biggest non-coronavirus stories of the year
New Year’s Day saw another huge pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong; bushfires in Australia destroyed more than 18 million hectares of forest and left at least 34 dead; while a U.S. missile killed Iran’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong follows most Asia-Pacific markets lower as IMF warns ‘Great Lockdown’ is the worst downturn since Great Depression
Hong Kong and most Asia-Pacific stocks declined Wednesday on fears ... according to gauges tracking them. The People's Bank of China on Wednesday cut its medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank cuts key rate to record low
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) said it was lowering the one-year medium-term lending facility ... portfolio manager at Green Harmony Capital in Hong Kong. Some market participants believe the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Financial Crisis 2.0: Banking system creaks under pressure of companies struggling to survive coronavirus pandemic
Chinese property developer Yida China is battling to avoid defaulting on its debt as the coronavirus pandemic slams sales, borrowing costs spiral and police detain a director on suspicion of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top liaison in Hong Kong defends controversial law
China's top official to Hong Kong called for the adoption of a controversial law in the special administrative region on Wednesday, while condemning pro-democracy movements as a threat to the rule of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong consortium rolls out $126 home coronavirus test
HONG KONG -- A consortium bringing together insurer Prudential PLC with several Hong Kong startups and health care providers has started selling home coronavirus testing kits in Hong Kong. The kits ... ( read original story ...)
Top China official in Hong Kong urges national security law ‘as soon as possible’
China's most senior official in Hong Kong said on Wednesday the city should work to introduce national security legislation "as soon as possible" as violent protests last year had undermined its rule ... ( read original story ...)
Stuck at home with a monster: more reports of violence against women, children in Hong Kong since start of pandemic
Higher chances of conflict, violence when abusers spend more time at home Children at risk of neglect, abuse as stressed parents work from home, help agencies say Staying at home may help to keep the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend suspension
HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management and taking possible legal action against the bank's decision to scrap dividend payments. HSBC and ot ... ( read original story ...)