One woman documented her seven-hour wait to enter Hong Kong, just one coronavirus prevention measure being taken at the airport. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers clash again as pro-Beijing lawmaker elected key committee chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong's legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing to be Included In Hang Seng Index
Large EM benchmark weight and widely-held Taiwan Semiconductor (2330 TT) fell -2.68% on the news while South Korea’s Samsung +1.99% as the latest US noose-tightening hurts Huawei’s mobile phone ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong charges 15 activists for mass protests in 2019
Fifteen prominent Hong Kong activists appeared in court Monday to face charges stemming from months of anti-government demonstrations last year. ( read original story ...)
Clashes Again Break Out in Hong Kong Legislature as Pro-Beijing Committee Chair Is Elected
Also Monday, 15 pro-democracy figures, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, appeared in court to face charges relating to anti-government protests ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s veteran pro-democracy activists defiant as they hear charges in court
Some of the 15 pro-democracy activists arrested in police raids in Hong Kong showed defiance on Monday as they appeared in court to hear charges of participating in illegal anti-government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists back in court amid more legislative chaos
Lawmakers expelled from meeting as 15 pro-democracy campaigners are bailed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Gyms Have New Covid-19 Rules
Is this the new normal? Hong Kong gyms have reopened with new Covid-19 social distancing and safety measures like glass partitions. More here: (Source: QuickTake) ... ( read original story ...)
Global banks in Hong Kong shorten annual internship programmes, go virtual as coronavirus pandemic upends office life
Each June, the next generation of investment bankers, research analysts and fund managers from across the world flock to Hong Kong for on-the-job training that could lead to highly lucrative roles at ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Beaten Down Stocks/Funds Series – Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is currently down 33% from its early 2020 peak, and near a 7 year low, after collapsing in early 2020 due to the coronavirus. CBA ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Lawmakers carried out during parliament mayhem
If Hong Kong was a democracy, we would not need to start scuffles like this." He added: "Unfortunately we are forced into this situation. I can foresee more fights within the chamber and outside the ... ( read original story ...)
US tells China not to interfere with its journalists in Hong Kong
The US on Sunday warned China against interfering with American journalists working in Hong Kong, in an escalating row between the two countries over press freedom and other issues. The two sides have ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s GDP may contract by 5.5% in 2020: Capital Economics
Hong Kong's GDP is forecast to contract by 5.5% this year in the wake of its anti-government protests and the coronavirus outbreak, says Martin Rasmussen of Capital Economics. However, he says that ... ( read original story ...)