HONG KONG, July 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Trade Development Council ("HKTDC") released the inaugural "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index" ("GBAI"), the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong reports 1-day high of 118 new cases
Log in or Activate your account. Subscribe for $3 for 3 months People wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walk in the central business district in Melbourne, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports daily record of 118 coronavirus cases
Hong Kong reported 118 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a daily record, including 111 locally transmitted cases, adding to a deluge of new infections that have hit the global financial hub in the ... ( read original story ...)
China Could Consider U.S. Hong Kong Consulate Cuts, Global Times Editor Says
China warned the U.S. to think “carefully” about where their relationship was heading, in response to a question about their trade deal that came amid a flare in tensions over the forced closure of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Hong Kong and California see record daily cases; ‘huge discrepancy’ in South Africa death toll
California sees record new cases; WHO emergencies chief says vaccinations unlikely before 2021; global cases pass 15m. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance faces London’s Brexit-like fate
A willingness by bankers to travel less and conduct more business remotely stands to have an effect. Maintaining multiple hubs is also costly, increasing the chances of a gravitational pull elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
China Could Consider U.S. Hong Kong Consulate Cuts, Editor Says
Chief Hu Xijin said Beijing would likely respond to the forced closure of its Houston consulate with moves that inflict more pain on the U.S. than closing its operation in Wuhan -- including potential ... ( read original story ...)
UK reveals details of special Hong Kong visa for overseas nationals
Home secretary Priti Patel says BNO visa changes were ‘proportionate response’ to China’s increasing control over the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Regina Ip on Being Pro-China
The fact that I support my country doesn't mean that I don't support rights and freedoms.” Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip tells @rumireports that titles defining people as “pro-Beijing” or “pro-democrac ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Hong Kong finance faces London’s Brexit-like fate
Hong Kong and London could soon have more in common. The recently enacted national security law reduces the relative appeal of the Asian financial hub, just as Brexit has done to the British capital. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Regina Ip on Young People
I understand all that frustration, but nothing justifies the sort of violence we saw last year.” Pro-China lawmaker Regina Ip tells @rumireports the Hong Kong government needs to do more to engage wit ... ( read original story ...)
Will Hong Kong Become Like Tightly-ruled But Stable Singapore?
Supporters argue that after months of often violent pro-democracy protests the law should bring the stability needed to retain business confidence in the commerce hub. But opponents insist it will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Local Cases Hit Record 105 in ‘Most Severe Moment’
Hong Kong reported a record 105 new local virus cases as the city’s “most severe” situation since the epidemic began prompted health officials to expand virus-protection measures. ( read original story ...)
China says UK citizenship pathway for Hong Kong residents violates international law
A new British policy allowing Hong Kong residents to claim British citizenship is a "violation of international law" and interferes with China's internal affairs, China's embassy in London said on ... ( read original story ...)