Chinese shares look poised for mild early gains on their return from a weeklong holiday, supported by a surge in Hong Kong-listed names and easing concerns ... How China’s central bank will manage ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Hong Kong official offers weekly dose of positivity in new talk show with prominent figures, including property tycoon for opener
A talk show hosted by former commerce minister Frederick Ma will feature prominent guests from the business, banking and entertainment worlds. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: looming change in social-distancing measures puts Hong Kong restaurant and retail leaders on edge
Hong Kong’s business leaders are worried about the possibility of more stringent social-distancing rules being unveiled on Tuesday, as further curbs could hurt restaurants and retailers as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong hits record 351 new infections as officials plan for ‘worst-case scenario’ where patients quarantine at home
Home quarantine will be arranged for asymptomatic patients or those with mild symptoms if case numbers continue to increase, health chief says. ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu denied bail after being charged with attempting to commit seditious act
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu was denied bail on Saturday after being taken to court by national security police to face a charge of attempting to commit a seditious act. The legal document ... ( read original story ...)
Activist re-arrested in Hong Kong on the opening day of the Olympics
Koo Sze-yiu, 75, allegedly wanted to protest outside the Beijing Liaison Office to draw attention to imprisoned members of the pro-democracy movement. Meanwhile in Guangzhou, an evangelical Christian ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande to push ahead with sale of Hong Kong land after receiver appointment-source
HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China Evergrande Group will continue ... Oaktree’s move came after Evergrande, the world’s most indebted property developer with more than $300 billion in debt, defaulted ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: one of Hong Kong’s largest department stores to close for weekend over staff infections as bank suspends operations at 15 branches
Two employees at Sogo flagship store in Causeway Bay have tested preliminarily positive for Covid-19, prompting mall to close for weekend Bank of East Asia says 15 out of its 70 branches to close from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks jump after Lunar New Year holiday; sports brands, EV makers shine
Hong Kong shares of HSBC and Standard Chartered jump to two-year highs after the Bank of England (BoE) hikes interest rates to fight inflation. ** Hong Kong shares of electric vehicle (EV) makers Li ... ( read original story ...)
New Covid infections in Hong Kong reach record high
Hong Kong's "zero-Covid" policy was on the ropes Saturday as authorities announced a record number of new infections, sending officials scrambling to ramp up testing capacity and warning that a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports record daily high of 351 coronavirus cases
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong reported 351 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic, further pressuring the government's "dynamic zero-COVID" strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Sindhu Trade Links Ltd. reduces bank-debt by Rs. 1041.5 million, aims to be debt free by 2023
BSE listed Sindhu Trade Links Limited is pleased to inform that in terms of Company Managements decision to become debt-free, it has reduced its bank debt by Rs. 1041.5 million, almost 1/3rd of its pe ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reviewing call to issue short-term subsidy for jobless residents, finance chief says
Hong Kong authorities have been reviewing a call by lawmakers and unionists for the government to issue a short-term subsidy for unemployed residents amid the current fifth wave of coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police record surge of more than fivefold in illegal fireworks possession during Lunar New Year
Force says it has handled 183 incidents involving unlawful possession of fireworks from January 30 to Thursday Police spokesman warns of possible fines and jail time for anyone caught with or lighting ... ( read original story ...)