Mulberry Group, the UK’s largest leather goods producer, is focusing international efforts on Asia with an online push to capture high-spenders especially among Chinese consumers. ( read original story ...)
There Really Is No Place Like Home in Covid-19 Hong Kong
This residential property market refuses to follow the economy into crisis. When asking why, start with the Fed. ( read original story ...)
38-Year-Old CEO of Top Korean Fintech Startup Seeks $200 Million
Viva Republica Ltd., operator of South Korea’s largest fintech startup Toss, is planning to raise about $200 million from investors to bankroll its expansion in online banking and security trading ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Delays Hong Kong Report to See if China Acts to ‘Further Undermine’ Autonomy
The U.S. State Department is delaying a report to Congress assessing whether Hong Kong enjoys sufficient autonomy from China to continue receiving special treatment from the United States, Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
US Delays Hong Kong Report That Could Upset China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday postponed a report on whether China is respecting the autonomy of restive Hong Kong as required under a new law that infuriated Beijing. Pompeo, who did not ... ( read original story ...)
More than 1.5M Hong Kong residents register for free reusable mask
Ed Flanagan and Yuliya Talmazan More than 1.5 million Hong Kongers have signed up to receive a free reusable face mask as the semi-autonomous city continues its coronavirus containment efforts. The ... ( read original story ...)
China labels protesters in Hong Kong a ‘political virus’
China's Hong Kong office on Wednesday called the pro-democracy protests that have permeated throughout the semi-autonomous region since 2019 a “political virus," saying there will never ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Retail Slumps 42% For The 14th Month, Yet Retailers Prevail And Open New Stores In The City
Hong Kong retail sales suffer yet another month, but a handful of retailers continue to open new stores during the pandemic period. Despite the depressing figures, Hong Kongers are seen back on the ... ( read original story ...)
China says Hong Kong will never be calm unless violent protesters removed
China's Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless "black-clad violent protesters" were all removed, describing them as a "political virus" that seeks ... ( read original story ...)
China labels Hong Kong protesters a political virus
Video China labels Hong Kong protesters a political virus. Posted . AUDIO ONLY: China's Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless "black ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Close Higher Led by Sharp Rise in Hong Kong
Hong Kong suffered its deepest economic contraction on record in the first quarter. The RBA on Tuesday held its benchmark rates at a record low of 0.25%, but also said the economy would suffer its ... ( read original story ...)
Forget Profit Drops. Citi Private Bank Is Overweight Asia Stocks
The Wall Street giant turned overweight on the region’s shares from neutral two weeks ago, even as it expects earnings for companies excluding Japan to fall 40% this year. Asia presents an ... ( read original story ...)
Anticipate a wave of ‘revenge buying’ in Hong Kong: Portfolio manager
Hong Kong posted a 42% plunge in March retail sales as decreased tourism from China and strict lockdown measures took hold. As the city eases social restrictions, Eastspring Investment's Sarah Lien ... ( read original story ...)
China calls Hong Kong protesters a ‘political virus’
Beijing escalates rhetoric as it is accused of using coronavirus as cover to ‘turn screws’ ... ( read original story ...)