Hong Kong will stop requiring masks to be worn in public places from Wednesday, drawing to a close the prolonged Covid era that damaged its economy and standing in the world.
Police look for evidence for slain Hong Kong model’s case
Hong Kong police began searching a landfill Tuesday to look for evidence related to the killing of model Abby Choi. The 28-year-old model's case has gained wide interest for its grisly nature after dismembered body parts were found in a refrigerator.
Asia markets largely higher as Hong Kong announces to lift mask mandate, Japan’s factory output falls
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Tuesday as investors digested key economic data across the region. The Hang Seng index rose 0.45% as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee announced to drop its mask mandate starting March 1.
Hong Kong’s HKBN Is Said to Get $1 Billion Buyout Offer from HGC
Hong Kong telecommunications provider HKBN Ltd. has received a takeover offer from HGC Global Communications Ltd. that could value the company at more than $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
HSBC riles Hong Kong bankers with plan to end private offices
SENIOR investment bankers at HSBC Holdings in Hong Kong could lose their private offices as the firm moves towards open-plan desks for the financial hub, causing angst among some executives who’ve ...
Hong Kong stocks rebound from 2023 low on corporate earnings boost as city discards mask rules
Report cards from Chinese companies including those in Hong Kong have been encouraging, according to Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Hong Kong will scrap mask-wearing rules from Wednesday, ending a ...
Asia markets mixed as Hong Kong announces to lift mask mandate, Japan’s factory output falls
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Tuesday as investors digested key economic data across the region. The Hang Seng index rose 0.45% as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee announced to drop ...
The Chinese billionaire CEO whose disappearance rocked his bank’s stock is ‘cooperating’ with a government probe, his firm says
Rock star dealmaker Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation", according to his firm China Renaissance, whose stock tanked 20% when the CEO vanished.
Asia markets rise; Hong Kong announces to lift mask mandate, Japan’s factory output falls
Asia-Pacific markets were higher on Tuesday as investors digested key economic data across the region. The Hang Seng index rose 0.62% as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee announced to drop its mask mandate starting March 1.
Hong Kong to Lift One of World’s Longest Mask Mandates After Almost 3 Years
Masks will no longer be needed outdoors, indoors or on public transport, Hong Kong leader John Lee told reporters on Tuesday. “From tomorrow we are completely returning to normalcy,” Lee said. “This ...
China including Hong Kong the only bright spot for BofA, Goldman as Asian companies deliver 14 per cent stinker in earnings
Some 56 per cent of Chinese companies beat consensus with their latest report cards, topping peers in South Korea, Australia and Thailand Earnings downgrades involving Chinese stocks have slowed, BofA ...
Hong Kong stocks start day with gains
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday on mild bargain-buying following a recent sell-off, though traders remain concerned about the ...
Hong Kong to scrap COVID-19 mask mandate from Mar 1
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will drop its COVID-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday (Feb 28), in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years ...
Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1
HONG KONG, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Hong Kong will drop its COVID-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in ...