HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) - Two Crystal Cruises ships operating under a Genting Hong Kong unit have been seized in the Bahamas after a fuel supplier sought their arrest for US$4.6 million (S$6.2 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Do right by foreign workers to preserve Hong Kong’s competitive advantage
In recent decades, Hong Kong's competitive advantage has been built upon diverse foundations. Some are obvious and repeated ad nauseam ― low and simple tax rates, trusted legal system, unique access ... ( read original story ...)
Betting on tech firms like Nio and BOC pays off for communist officials in China’s eastern city of Hefei
Researchers at the University of Chicago, Tsinghua University in Beijing, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong analysed every registered company in China – more than 37 million of them. They found ... ( read original story ...)
The dilemma Hong Kong confronts
We’re in a COVID limbo. Before us is a fork – a fork that takes us down two paths. The first constitutes reopening Hong Kong to our very own country – to dissolve the quarantine and isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Live news: Hong Kong posts record high Covid-19 cases as pressure mounts on healthcare
Chinese oil and gas stocks jumped on Monday, beating an otherwise downbeat day for Hong Kong-listed stocks, owing to rising prices of crude oil as markets reopened after the lunar new year break. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Braces for New Curbs as Cases Double Every Three Days
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is set to report a record of over 600 coronavirus infections on Monday as cases double every three days, putting pressure on the government to ramp up restrictions as it holds ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to report daily record of 610 Covid-19 cases: Broadcaster TVB
Health Secretary Sophia Chan said over the weekend she expects cases to rise exponentially. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks begin with small gains
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Monday morning, extending the strong rally enjoyed at the end of last week and following a healthy lead from Wall Street, while mainland Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Set to Report More Than 600 New Coronavirus Cases
Hong Kong is set to report another record number of coronavirus infections, ramping up pressure on the government to contain the worsening outbreak. The city saw more than 600 cases on Monday, local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to report daily record of 610 new COVID cases -TVB
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is expected to report a record of around 610 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, while 300 others were found positive in preliminary tests, broadcaster TVB reported, citing an unnamed ... ( read original story ...)
Does Hong Kong’s Banking Sector Need So Many Expats?
Rachel Rosenthal is an editor with Bloomberg Opinion. Previously, she was a markets reporter and editor at the Wall Street Journal in Hong Kong. + Get alerts for Rachel Rosenthal Talk of an exodus of ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba weighs on Hong Kong market on stock overhang concerns while China data disappoints
Tech and bank stocks lead losses among Hang Seng Index members while ... each representing eight ordinary shares Hong Kong stocks fell as Alibaba Group Holding led losses in major Chinese technology ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong developers are betting on London for its high rental yields amid BN (O) visa scheme, says K&K Properties boss
Hong Kong developers are increasing their investments in London, betting on higher yields as more Hongkongers head to the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme. There has been a surge ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 342 new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong reported 342 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Center for Health Protection on Sunday. All the newly reported cases were local infections, of which 20 ... ( read original story ...)