They are both critically important to their domestic economies, highly regarded by customers and totally reliant on international travel. They are also in deep financial strife and shedding thousands ... ( read original story ...)
What it’s like to travel from the U.S. to Hong Kong right now
Karina Tsui traveled back from New York to her native Hong Kong, where she had to quarantine in a hotel for two weeks. Here's what went down. ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells HK$5.43 bln in NY hours as currency hits strong end of band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$5.425 billion ($700 million) into the market in New York trading hours after the local currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to data ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong’s tactics
From helmets and gas masks to flashmobs and hand signals, Thailand’s student-led movement is drawing on the experience of Hong Kong’s young activists in its own fight for change. Here are three echoes ... ( read original story ...)
Impossible Foods Sees Hong Kong, Singapore as ‘Gateway’ to Asia’s Supermarkets
David Lee, CFO at plant-based meat company Impossible Foods, joined Cheddar to discuss expanding out of U.S. grocery stores and into Hong Kong and Singapore for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Chinese ambassador should apologize or be expelled for ‘threatening’ Canadians in Hong Kong: activist
China's ambassador to Canada should apologize or be expelled for remarks he made about the 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong, says a Canadian living in the semi-autonomous region. ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s Ant Receives China Approval for IPO in Shanghai
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co. got the green light from China’s securities watchdog for its initial public offering in Shanghai, clearing another hurdle as the Chinese fintech giant tries to complete its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teachers and pupils punished over bullying of police officers’ children, education authorities reveal
Several Hong Kong teachers and pupils have been punished after being involved in bullying the children of police officers, education authorities revealed on Wednesday. The Education Bureau said it had ... ( read original story ...)
Germany grants Hong Kong pro-democracy protester asylum
BERLIN (AP) - A 22-year-old university student from Hong Kong says she has been given refugee status by Germany after demonstrating against the city's extradition law. Germany's Federal Office for ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay axes record 6,000 Hong Kong jobs and closes regional airline in HK$2.2 billion survival plan
Key points: Cathay Pacific to axe 8,500 posts: 5,900 staff made redundant worldwide, 5,300 jobs lost in Hong Kong, 2,600 unfilled roles eliminated Cathay Dragon brand to stop operating with immediate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Flagship Cathay Slashes 17% of Headcount
Hong Kong's flagship airline, will slash 5,900 jobs, or 17% of its total, and eliminate entirely its Cathay Dragon regional-airline brand, the company said Wednesday. That should ensure it is "only" ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong records eight new Covid-19 cases, including seven imported, all with traceable sources of infection
Hong Kong recorded another eight Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, all with traceable sources of infection. The Centre for Health Protection said all but one were imported, with the local case involving a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jury shown security footage of frenzied stabbing that ended woman’s life aboard double-decker bus
The final minutes of a Hong Kong girl's life were played in court on Wednesday as bus security footage showed how she was stabbed repeatedly by her boyfriend as other passengers ran to the back of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airline to cut thousands of jobs amid pandemic
Cathay Pacific has announced a major restructuring plan as it struggles to deal with travel restrictions and a big drop in demand. ( read original story ...)