KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellers * KRW trades flat against USD * S.Korea benchmark bond yield rises . SEOUL, May 27 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader tries to reassure investors rattled by China law
China's plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong will "only target a handful of lawbreakers", the city's leader said Tuesday, as she tried to reassure international businesses and investors ... ( read original story ...)
Trump to Announce Strong Hong Kong Response This Week
Kudlow said Washington would welcome back any American companies from Hong Kong or China's mainland. "We will do what we can for full expensing and pay the cost of moving if they ... ( read original story ...)
What is China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong?
China has said it will impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, reigniting street protests and sparking international condemnation. If enacted, the legislation will mark the first time that ... ( read original story ...)
USD/CAD keeps it under 1.3800 as BOC’s Poloz shows readiness for further stimulus
USD/CAD remains on the back foot near the lowest in 11 weeks. BOC’s Stephen Poloz shows readiness to use available tools if the further monetary stimulus is required to meet inflation targets. WTI ... ( read original story ...)
Riot police reinforce Hong Kong legislature overnight for expected protests
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Sounds Warning Over Hong Kong’s Future
It's "hard to see how Hong Kong can remain a financial hub if China takes over," White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told a briefing, saying this warning came directly from Trump. Timeline of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Military Vows to ‘Punish’ Any Attempts to Separate Hong Kong
Major General Chen Daoxiang said the proposed Hong Kong national security law will "help to curb and punish any attempt to jeopardize the national unity, deter separatists and foreign interference." ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says U.S. to take action on China over Hong Kong this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is preparing to take action against China this week over its effort to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, but did not give details. ( read original story ...)
‘Post Reports’ podcast: Will Hong Kong be changed forever?
"Post Reports" is the daily podcast from. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you've come to expect from the newsroom of The Post - for your ears. - - - In this episode: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘hard to see’ as finance hub if China takes over: W.House
President Donald Trump is "displeased" with China's proposed crackdown in Hong Kong and has doubts over the territory's future as a global financial center if it goes ahead, the White House said ... ( read original story ...)
Trump adviser says China making ‘big mistake’ on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump's economic adviser said on Tuesday China was making "a big mistake" with planned national security legislation on Hong Kong and pledged Washington would pay expenses of U.S. ( read original story ...)
Cartoons: The promise and reality of Hong Kong freedom
When Hong Kong was handed over to mainland China in 1997, I didn’t have much hope for the freedoms its citizens have previously had to survive the transition. ( read original story ...)