could start taking in those less serious cases within one to two weeks at the earliest. 122 days of Sars vs Covid-19 – which is worse for Hong Kong’s markets? Meanwhile, starting from July 25, ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, young democrats raring to ‘resist’ as nomination period kicks off for crucial election
Hong Kong formally kicked off a two-week registration period for candidates to run in a key legislative election in September, amid fears authorities might try to disqualify an assertive young ... ( read original story ...)
Some VPN firms shut down Hong Kong servers over security law concerns
A handful of virtual private network (VPN) providers have shut down their servers in Hong Kong, citing concerns over the national security law. ( read original story ...)
‘My existence is a warning signal: the Hong Kong you knew is gone’
It’s a summer evening in central London, the last straggling office workers are drifting home and I’m sitting on a park bench, waiting for Nathan Law to arrive at the quiet square where we have ... ( read original story ...)
Autonomous Trucking Startup Plus.ai Reportedly Seeking $60M
Plus.ai, an autonomous trucking startup based in the U.S. and China, is in talks to raise $60 million, the Information reported. Hong Kong-based investment and securities firm Guotai Junan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy politician set to run for legislature
Hong Kong police arrested on Friday pro-democracy politician Tam Tak-chi, who is expected to run for a seat in the legislature in September's election, on charges including incitement to participate ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX hires top women managers to oversee IPO applications after bribery scandal taints world’s favourite market
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has installed two senior executives to tighten its stock-listing process following a bribery scandal that tainted the world's favourite initial public offering (IPO) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong demands Taiwan officials sign ‘one China’ document for visa renewal: source
Taiwan officials in Hong Kong have been told their visas will not be renewed if they don't sign a document supporting Beijing's claim to Taiwan under its "one China" policy, a person with direct ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Main Airline Expects $1.3 Billion Loss
Like the rest of the industry, Cathay Pacific Airways has been plunged into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic, which has grounded demand for travel and prompted official restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares rise, post biggest weekly fall in 2 months on subdued China stocks
SHANGHAI, July 17 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Friday but posted their ... while the IT sector rose 2.09%, the financial sector ended 0.02% higher and the property sector dipped 0.51%. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 50 locally transmitted coronavirus cases
Hong Kong authorities reported 50 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Friday, stoking further concern about an escalating third wave of infections in the global financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Property Market Sees Limited Impact From China Security Law
Early signs of any impact on the property market from Hong Kong’s new security law have been muted with sales and home-price data barely flinching. ( read original story ...)
The United States is treating Hong Kong as mainland China. Business is starting to do the same
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending Hong Kong’s special trade status to treat the city the same as mainland China. He also signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law to ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China Put New Virus Restrictions on Hong Kong
China is now requiring those arriving on the mainland from Hong Kong show a negative coronavirus test taken within the previous three days and undergo 14 days of supervised quarantine in order to gain ... ( read original story ...)