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 ...)
Hong Kong legislature to push ahead with China anthem bill after chaotic scuffles
Hong Kong’s legislature plunged into chaotic scuffles for a second time this month, as pro-Beijing lawmakers on Monday took control of a key committee, paving the way for a debate on a bill that would ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to Bring 600 Staff Back to Hong Kong Office This Week
Citigroup Inc. said it will allow an additional 600 staff to resume working from their Hong Kong premises on Wednesday after the city relaxed social-distancing curbs amid an overall reduction in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Legislators Brawl Amid Fears Over Widening Chinese Control
The scuffles erupted as lawmakers debated the leadership of a committee that would consider legislation that would make it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawmakers Clash as Pro-Beijing Camp Elects Chair
Clashes have broken out in Hong Kong’s legislature for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo warns China against interfering with American journalists in Hong Kong
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned the Chinese government against interfering with American journalists in Hong Kong, stating doing so would force the United States to reconsider the territory ... ( read original story ...)