Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance secretary says no plans to change U.S. dollar peg
Hong Kong's finance secretary Paul Chan added that capital will continue to flow freely in and out of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Asia Markets Rally On Virus Hopes, Trump’s Hong Kong Action
Hong Kong led an Asia-wide market rally Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after Donald Trump fell short of imposing strict measures against China, while a further easing of virus lockdowns ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leads Global Markets Higher
Hong Kong’s benchmark stock index led international markets higher, signaling investors’ relief that President Trump has refrained so far from definitive steps targeting the city or mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Tariffs not top concern if Hong Kong’s favored trade status with U.S. is revoked, says ex-Trump negotiator
President Donald Trump said he would begin to revoke Hong Kong's favored trade status with the United States, after China approved a proposal for a controversial new security law. ( read original story ...)
ASX firmly higher, Hong Kong and China markets rally
After falling at the open, the S&P/ASX200 is up 0.9 per cent in early afternoon. Materials, healthcare, and financials are all higher. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan recall vote stirs acrimony, brings new problems for KMT
A recall vote for a high-profile mayor is stirring political acrimony in Taiwan, with accusations of voter intimidation and official interference, and could bring new problems for the main opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar- AAB, QCA celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Alone Together online chess
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co (AAB), the exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Qatar, and Qatar Chess Association celebrate Eid al-Fitr with the Alone Together Online ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways partners with UNHCR to deliver aid for displaced globally
Qatar Airways announced yesterday a two-year partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to deliver on its purpose of providing humanitarian relief and assistance to the displaced globally. The ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar- Students affected by COVID-19 to appear in second round exams
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that the students who are unable to appear in the secondary school examinations of second semester for the academic year 2019-20 because of ... ( read original story ...)