Hong Kong will relax social distancing rules from Friday, allowing evening dining at restaurants and the removal of masks during outdoor exercise, as Covid-19 cases in the city dwindle. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks’ aggregate balance hits nearly 3-yr high
The aggregate balance in Hong Kong's banking systems hit a nearly three-year high with a strong local currency and a continuous capital influx, reassuring investors about the stability of the global ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong to ease distancing rules as cases drop
Under the new normal, it is not possible for us to wait until there are no more local cases before relaxing the social distancing measures,” Sophia Chan, Hong Kong’s health minister said in a news ... ( read original story ...)
Kenosha Protests, Hong Kong Reinfection, Aleksei Navalny: Your Tuesday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering the first confirmed coronavirus reinfection, the wave of job losses headed for Europe and the long slog of pandemic boredom. A 33-year-old man was infected a second time ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong announces easing of some coronavirus measures
Hong Kong on Tuesday announced it would ease some coronavirus measures from Aug. 28, as the government cautioned against complacency despite a steady fall in the number of new cases. Hong Kong had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court again denies bail for first person charged under new security law
A Hong Kong court again denied bail on Tuesday to the first person charged with inciting separatism and terrorism under a new national security law in the Chinese-ruled city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Announce New Social Distancing Rules as Cases Drop
Hong Kong will announce new social distancing arrangements later Tuesday after a “reassuring” downward trend in Covid-19 cases, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said. ( read original story ...)
First coronavirus reinfection documented in Hong Kong, researchers say
The 33-year-old man tested positive after returning from Europe, but showed no symptoms the second time round. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future
Ho was once one of the biggest stars in Hong Kong. In the 2000s she was also becoming a major name in Cantopop on mainland China, where she would play to sell-out crowds across the country. That all ... ( read original story ...)
Nongfu Seeks $1.1 Billion in Year’s Second Biggest F&B IPO
China bottled water giant Nongfu Spring Co. is seeking to raise as much as HK$8.35 billion ($1.1 billion) in what could be the world’s second biggest initial public offering by a food and beverage ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Nongfu Spring to raise $1.1 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese drinks maker Nongfu Spring will raise up to $1.08 billion by pricing its shares between HK$19.50 to HK$21.50 ($2.52 to $2.77) in its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells HK$643 mln in NY hours as currency hits strong end of band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$643 million ($83 million) into the market in New York trading hours after the local currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to data released ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Gaza in lockdown following first local cases; Hong Kong man re-infected
Four cases detected in Gaza outside of quarantine facilities; First known case of re-infection prompts immunity concerns; Usain bolt awaiting Covid-19 test results. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers just confirmed the first case of coronavirus reinfection in Hong Kong — but it’s no cause for panic
A healthy man who traveled from Hong Kong to Spain and back got the novel coronavirus twice. But his case doesn't mean vaccines won't help. ( read original story ...)