Hong Kong's monetary authority stepped into the financial market to rein back the local currency, which had been pushed over the top end of its trading band against the US dollar by the influx of ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons for American Police From Hong Kong
For most of last year, life here was intertwined with protests. Those not attending demonstrations might have found themselves caught in the middle of a police clearance operation, with officers ... ( read original story ...)
Bourse chief says Hong Kong to benefit from ‘less friendly’ Washington
The comments by Charles Li, the outgoing chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, come as the Trump administration increases efforts to push Chinese companies out of America’s capital ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea expresses support for China’s measures in Hong Kong
North Korea's foreign minister met with the Chinese ambassador to express support for China's measures in Hong Kong, North Korea's KCNA state news agency said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Set for Blockbuster IPOs in Coming Week
Initial public offerings in Hong Kong are set to roar back next week with the launch of two multi-billion dollar deals. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank deposits jump as Hong Kong, virus sow uncertainty
A record jump in money flowing into Singapore bank accounts from abroad underlines the city-state's safe haven appeal during the COVID-19 pandemic and political uncertainty in rival financial centre ... ( read original story ...)
News Quiz: Protests, Hong Kong, Primary Elections
Arlington National Cemetery The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial St. John’s Church Washington National Cathedral Which country said it would allow nearly three million people from Hong Kong to live and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Chan Says Ready to Defend U.S. Dollar Peg System
Hong Kong is ready to defend the currency’s link to the U.S. dollar with the support of the mainland, and investors still retain confidence in the system, according to the city’s top financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Free Media Fears Being Silenced by China’s National Security Law
Lai and some other members of the media fear the new legislation - which has not yet been set out in detail - will make Hong Kong more like mainland China, where the ruling Commun ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protesters Seek Sanctuary Overseas As Noose Tightens
Hong Kong protester Crystal has yet to tell her parents she has fled overseas to seek asylum in Canada, one of a growing number of residents choosing self-exile as Beijing tightens control. The ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – U.S. response to Hong Kong calls for precision
U.S. politicians want to swat China for ramming through sweeping security laws as part of a broader crackdown on restless Hong Kong. Starving Chinese banks of dollars to punish the most senior ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant group’s Covid-19 bible sweeps the world
As restaurants around the world attempt to reopen safely amid the coronavirus pandemic, one valuable resource is now making the rounds amongst them. It's called the "Covid-19 Playbook," creeated by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong air cargo drug seizures jump 165 per cent in first five months as Covid-19 restrictions prevent couriers from flying into city
Nearly HK$320 million (US$41 million) worth of illegal drugs has been seized from air cargo mailed into and out of Hong Kong so far this year, as coronavirus travel restrictions have forced drug ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to commemorate anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Hong Kong to remember the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre when Chinese troops opened fire on a student-led protest. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer ... ( read original story ...)