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
Corona Virus: HKTDC Fairs Postponed Until July
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Hong Kong Houseware Fair are two of eight April shows that are being postponed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) due to continuing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. In … Continue reading Corona Virus: HKTDC Fairs Postponed Until July
CNY: “Hong Kong is able to meet all challenges”
Berlin – The corona virus and the future of the financial industry in Hong Kong has been at the center of this year’s annual Chinese New Year reception, hosted by director Bill Li of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade … Continue reading CNY: “Hong Kong is able to meet all challenges”
Hong Kong rejects to close border despite virus fears
Hong Kong – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with … Continue reading Hong Kong rejects to close border despite virus fears
Hong Kong Protests bringing disruptions to business
Hong Kong – Shifting jobs from a media company to a Hong Kong financial services business seemed like a good move to Lau. His wife had just had a baby and the new job offered flexible hours and better earnings. … Continue reading Hong Kong Protests bringing disruptions to business
Hong Kong: Airlines allowed to keep airport slots
Hong Kong – Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they temporarily cut capacity due to weak travel demand through March, according to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. … Continue reading Hong Kong: Airlines allowed to keep airport slots
Alibaba listing secures Hong Kong’s financial status
Hong Kong – Alibaba’s blockbuster stock listing in Hong Kong on Tuesday shows that the territory is still Asia’s premier financial hub, despite ongoing protests. But this political turmoil is also pushing Beijing to further build up Shanghai and Shenzhen … Continue reading Alibaba listing secures Hong Kong’s financial status
China wants end of violence in Hong Kong
Beijing – China said stopping violence is the most important thing in Hong Kong now after the United States condemned “unjustified use of deadly force” in the latest violence and urged China to honor its commitments to freedom of expression … Continue reading China wants end of violence in Hong Kong