Germany fears erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy
BERLIN – Germany fears that Hong Kong’s autonomy is being “eroded” and Berlin will raise issues such as human rights with China during its presidency of the EU that began this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday. “Based on … Continue reading Germany fears erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy
Cathay bailout to protect Hong Kong’s economic future
Hong Kong – Cathay’s restructuring package marks the first time the Hong Kong government has directly injected money into a private company. Photo: Felix Wong The Hong Kong government is leading a massive HK$39 billion (US$5 billion) bailout of struggling Cathay … Continue reading Cathay bailout to protect Hong Kong’s economic future
China parliament approves Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG/BEIJING/WASHINGTON – China’s parliament on Thursday approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists and Western countries fear could erode the city’s freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial … Continue reading China parliament approves Hong Kong security law
Travel Update for ASEAN, China, Hong Kong and Japan
Hanoi – Southeast Asia has fared better than most other parts of the world in reducing the spread of COVID-19. While international borders remain mostly closed in Southeast Asia, there are some promising signs that life is slowly returning to … Continue reading Travel Update for ASEAN, China, Hong Kong and Japan
Hong Kong: Schools launch cyberspace stations
Hong Kong – Hong Kong had a chance to burnish its reputation for resourcefulness when the COVID-19 outbreak abruptly shut primary and secondary schools in the city after the Lunar New Year break. Teachers, parents and education administrators have been … Continue reading Hong Kong: Schools launch cyberspace stations
Hong Kong: Travel Ban Until Further Notice
Hong Kong – Hong Kong is extending its travel ban for non-residents as it keeps up its efforts to contain COVID-19. This travel ban also extends the suspension of transit flights until further notice, which has been a devastating blow to its … Continue reading Hong Kong: Travel Ban Until Further Notice
Hong Kong: 1,200 pubs and bars to close
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong government has ordered a two-week closure of pubs and bars from Friday, in a drastic escalation of social-distancing rules which will mothball about 1,200 businesses. The shutdown targeting all premises exclusively or mainly used … Continue reading Hong Kong: 1,200 pubs and bars to close
Hong Kong to ban all tourists from entering the city
Hong Kong – Hong Kong will close its borders to all non-residents and plans to ban the sale of alcohol at thousands of bars and restaurants in a drastic effort to stop an alarming surge of coronavirus infections, both imported … Continue reading Hong Kong to ban all tourists from entering the city
Coronavirus: Hong Kong toughens travel restrictions
Hong Kong – Hong Kong on Tuesday announced tougher travel restrictions to start placing all arrivals from any foreign country under two weeks of quarantine from Thursday, even as the city faced serious concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections being … Continue reading Coronavirus: Hong Kong toughens travel restrictions
Cathay: Virus outbreak causes anxiety for customers
Hong Kong – A Cathay Pacific flight attendant and six more members of a tour group that recently visited Egypt were among the nine new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Hong Kong on Wednesday, taking the city total to 129. A … Continue reading Cathay: Virus outbreak causes anxiety for customers