Most Southeast Asian stock markets closed higher on Tuesday as further moves to ease the coronavirus lockdowns and hopes of more stimulus from China boosted sentiment, while the Philippines ended …
No Country for Oil Refiners: Philippine Plants Shut on Weak Demand
The Philippines has been left temporarily without any operating oil refineries as one of the world’s longest lockdowns eviscerates demand.
Indonesia Deploys Army to Enforce Lockdown Before Reopening
Indonesia deployed hundreds of thousands of army and police personnel across the vast archipelago to enforce social distancing rules after a record surge in infections in the past week cast doubt …
‘It’s a sad day’ for Hong Kong protesters, but analyst says new law probably won’t hurt investors
While China’s new proposed security law for Hong Kong is terrible news for pro-democracy activists, it’s unlikely to have a significant impact on foreign companies and investors, according to an …
Hong Kong’s leader says security laws will not affect city’s rights and freedoms
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that Beijing’s proposed national security laws would not trample on the city’s rights and freedoms and called on its citizens to wait to see the details of …
Hong Kong Leader Tries To Reassure Investors Rattled By China Law
China’s plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong will not erode freedoms, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as she tried to reassure international businesses and investors alarmed by the proposal …
Gold ticks up on China-U.S. tensions over Hong Kong
U.S. tensions over Hong Kong lifted demand for the safe-haven metal, though easing coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions supported equities and capped bullion’s gains.
Hong Kong to Reopen Karaoke Parlors, Resume Airport Transits
Hong Kong will further ease social-distancing measures this week as concern over the coronavirus pandemic wanes.
Is Weakness In Winson Holdings Hong Kong Limited (HKG:8421) Stock A Sign That The Market Could be Wrong Given Its Strong Financial Prospects?
It is hard to get excited after looking at Winson Holdings Hong Kong’s (HKG:8421) recent performance, when its …
No food and $5,000 flights: The story of 2 Americans stranded in Kuwait during the pandemic who are living under 24-hour lockdown
When the country’s coronavirus curfew was announced, the couple waited in line for groceries for six hours as people fainted from the heat.