Protesters shouted slogan in an upscale mall in Hong Kong despite restrictions on social distancing and limits on the number of people who may gather together. ( read original story ...)
As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam
Demonstrators have gathered in a luxury mall in Hong Kong and chanted pro-democracy slogans in the latest in a string of protests over the past week as the city's coronavirus outbreak slows ... ( read original story ...)
Its U.S. Shares Soaring, JD.com Files to List in Hong Kong
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, listed on Nasdaq since 2014, filed a confidential application for a secondary listing in Hong Kong—moving a step closer to a stock sale as early as June. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court rejects appeal by protest leader Edward Leung
A Hong Kong court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by pro-democracy activist Edward Leung against a six-year jail term for his part in demonstrations in the Chinese-ruled city in 2016 that turned ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters take to Hong Kong malls for sing-alongs as coronavirus cases drop
As the number of coronavirus cases drops, Hong Kong’s protesters have returned to the streets — or rather, the shopping centers. Following a 300-strong turnout at Cityplaza on Sunday, protesters have ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong home prices edge up in March, but analysts say pressure remains
Hong Kong private home prices reversed a fall in March to edge up 0.4%, as bargain-hunting drove transaction volumes to a four-month high, but analysts cautioned the improvements did not signal the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport brings in cleaning robots and disinfection booth
Hong Kong International Airport has provided a glimpse into what post-coronavirus airport procedures might look like once we're traveling again, and a lot of disinfection technologies are involved. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong announces some services set to reopen May 4
Some public services in Hong Kong are set to resume on Monday, when thousands of the city's civil servants head back to work, Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s January-March unemployment rises to 4.2%, highest in more than nine years
Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in the January to March period, the highest in more than nine years, as the coronavirus restricted activity in an economy already in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s civil servants will gradually return to work starting May 4
"My guess is that about one week out, perhaps around May 1, shortages will begin developing at retail meat counters," said Dennis Smith, a commodity broker/livestock analyst with Archer Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong prepares to reopen: Carrie Lam
Government employees will start returning to offices on May 4 and the city is preparing to open facilities including museums and libraries. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong civil servants to return to work as lockdown eases
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday most civil servants will gradually return to work from May 4, although the government had not yet decided whether to ease travel and social distancing ... ( read original story ...)
Southern Legend upsets Beauty Generation in Hong Kong
Southern Legend put a nose in front of Beauty Generation to win the Champions Mile, feature on a three-Group 1 day in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong scientists say new antiviral coating can protect surfaces for 90 days
Researchers at a Hong Kong university say they have developed an antiviral coating which could provide 90 days of "significant" protection against bacteria and viruses such as the one causing COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)