Genting Hong Kong’s stock has lost half its value since 2018, with US$766 million of capitalisation wiped out, as the global cruise and tourism industry became the biggest casualty of the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong political elite get taste of their own COVID-19 rules
One day in quarantine was all it took for pro-China lawmaker Junius Ho to condemn the harsh pandemic restrictions his government has imposed on citizens. ( read original story ...)
GLOBALink | Asian Financial Forum highlights Hong Kong’s new opportunities
Hong Kong's new opportunities amid changes reshaping the economic landscape have been highlighted at the 15th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) which opened virtually on Monday. "The distress and disruption ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport to ban transit by those from high-risk nations -Bloomberg
Hong Kong's international airport is set to ban transit by passengers from designated high-risk countries, Bloomberg News said on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Why Alibaba Is Falling In Hong Kong Today Even As Wider Market Is Up
Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded mostly lower in Hong Kong on Tuesday, even as the benchmark Hang Seng Index recovered after a weak start. What’s ... ( read original story ...)
Startup Life: Jason Yau of Zyphr on the Unifying Power of Sport
In this instalment of Startup Life, we speak to Jason Yau of Zyphr about activewear, the power of sport and the importance of mental health. ( read original story ...)
A ‘Covid’ Birthday Party, 13 Ministers And Growing Anger In Hong Kong
One day in quarantine was all it took for pro-China lawmaker Junius Ho to condemn the harsh, knee-jerk pandemic restrictions his government has imposed on Hong Kong citizens for nearly two years. ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific faces ‘legal action’ over Hong Kong virus outbreak: leader
Cathay Pacific is being investigated and faces possible legal action over an Omicron variant coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong that began with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Brain Drain Worsens as Expats, Locals Flee City
The effects of the brain drain in sectors such as education, health care, and even finance will likely be felt by residents for years to come. “With everything that’s happening in Hong Kong, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Covid Zero’ Policy Meets Its Match in Omicron
In Hong Kong, for example, most citizens are so conditioned by years of harsh lockdowns to assume they’re safe from Covid that they haven’t bothered to get vaccinated, writes Anjani Trivedi. Even if ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Political Elite Get Taste of Their Own Covid Policies
One day in quarantine was all it took for pro-China lawmaker Junius Ho to condemn the harsh, knee-jerk pandemic restrictions his government has imposed on Hong Kong citizens for nearly two years. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong doctor, banker among suspects arrested after police raid brothel providing underage sex workers
Police arrest five suspected patrons and two organisers after raiding underage vice establishment in Tsim Sha Tsui. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader announces withdrawal of extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and threw the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, a source ... ( read original story ...)
Xinjiang Paramilitary Anti-terror Cop to Lead Hong Kong Garrison
A general who led China's anti-terrorism special forces in Xinjiang has been promoted to head up the People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong, state media has reported. The appointment comes as Beijing ... ( read original story ...)