Hong Kong economy to shrink 6 to 8 per cent
Hong Kong – Hong Kong’s economy is expected to shrink by between 6 and 8 per cent this year – in what would be the first back-to-back annual contractions since record-keeping began 1961 – as the city grapples with a third wave … Continue reading Hong Kong economy to shrink 6 to 8 per cent
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
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
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 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
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
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