Cleaners and disinfecting crews are part of an unheralded workforce helping to fight the coronavirus — yet many are barely scraping by. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says security law will not hurt freedom amid global alarm
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday Beijing's proposed national security law for the city, which has raised alarm in the global financial centre and abroad, would not trample on its cherished ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Lufthansa, Axa, Hong Kong cash
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. DAS POUND OF FLESH. Germany’s $9.9 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms
Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that national security legislation proposed by China's legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory's civil rights, ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s a sad day’ for Hong Kong protesters, but analyst says new law probably won’t hurt investors
While China's new proposed security law for Hong Kong is terrible news for pro-democracy activists, it's unlikely to have a significant impact on foreign companies and investors, according to an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Reopen Karaoke Parlors, Resume Airport Transits
Hong Kong will further ease social-distancing measures this week as concern over the coronavirus pandemic wanes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law unlikely to transform city’s political economy: Teneo Risk Advisory
While Hong Kong's proposed national security law by China is an "incremental erosion" of the city's political economy, it is unlikely to be transformative, says Gabriel Wildau of Teneo Risk Advisory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Landlord Stocks Trade Like It’s 2009 All Over Again
Pessimism toward some Hong Kong real estate stocks, especially those of landlords, hasn’t been this extreme since the global financial crisis as investors worry about the future of city. ( read original story ...)
China’s aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says
The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong." ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing seeks to reassure business over Hong Kong security law
China has sought to reassure international investors that a proposed national security law that critics say gravely threatens Hong Kong’s autonomy would instead improve the business environment in the ... ( read original story ...)
Protests, virus kill businesses on Hong Kong border
David So's Romantic Cat cosmetic shop, was a business that was once thriving -- with hordes of mainland Chinese shoppers known as "parallel traders" -- who would travel over the border to Hong Kong to ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean Mobile Marketplace Carousell Launches Hong Kong Property Platform
The feature, called Carousell Property, provides listings of local and overseas residential and industrial property for sale and rent through its Carousell mobile application. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism
The security legislation, some details of which were announced last week, aims to tackle secession, subversion and terrorist activities and could see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases in semi ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Hong Kong Judiciary to Stay Independent Under New Law
China sought to reassure Hong Kong that its judiciary would remain independent under a new national security law, as concerns grow that the city may lose one of its key selling points for ... ( read original story ...)