A ban on flights from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, Nepal and the Philippines will end at the start of April. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to partially ease COVID-19 restrictions
The government of Hong Kong has announced plans to partially ease its rigid coronavirus-related measures starting next month. The move is seen as aimed at easing dissatisfaction among both business ... ( read original story ...)
Shenzhen-Hong Kong freighter launched as locksdowns hit supply chains
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has launched a freighter service to Hong Kong to meet a lack of trucking capacity as a result of Covid-19 outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Tycoons Adrian Cheng, Lawrence Ho To List SPACs In Hong Kong Despite Market Turbulence
Real estate tycoon Adrian Cheng and gaming mogul Lawrence Ho are seeking to list their special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, jumping on the initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks start with big gains
Hong Kong stocks opened sharply higher Monday morning as investors resumed last week’s buying spree after China’s pledge to support beaten-down markets. The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.92 percent, or 410 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to lift flight bans, cut Covid quarantine after 5th wave peaks
EPA-EFE/Vincent Yu / POOL Hong Kong will start to ease its anti-Covid restrictions next month, its chief executive announced Monday, as its fifth wave of Covid infections showed signs of abating. From ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Lift Flight Bans and Shorten Quarantine From April 1
The city’s top official announces inbound quarantine for vaccinated residents to be shortened to seven days. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ease strict COVID measures from April, lifts flight ban
Hong Kong plans to relax some anti-COVID-19 measures next month, lifting a ban on flights from nine countries, reducing quarantine time for arrivals from abroad and reopening schools. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong SPACs are backed by star promoters that include an Olympian, former central banker
Promoters of SPACs play a key role in their success because these blank-cheque companies do not have any business operations or assets, says a banker Former HKMA boss Norman Chan and Olympic gold ... ( read original story ...)
Ferretti launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $301 million
Italian luxury yacht maker Ferretti S.p.A launched a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Monday to raise up to $301 million, showed a term sheet seen by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Renewed Support Anticipated For Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hong Kong stock market on Friday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had skyrocketed almost 3,100 points or 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s finance chief warns economy will contract in first quarter amid fifth wave of infections
Paul Chan says economic growth depends on effectiveness of anti-epidemic efforts, and measures will soon be rolled out to help businesses. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says plans to review COVID restrictions on Monday
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Sunday she expects to announce a review of COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, just days after she acknowledged that many financial institutions were "losing patience" ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong at the tipping point: ‘frank words’, dire warnings prompted city leader’s rethink of tough anti-Covid measures
The harsh numbers revealing people were leaving town in droves, particularly expatriates from the financial sector, finally convinced Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor to rethink the city’s ... ( read original story ...)