Shopkeepers have imposed quotas on essential goods such as toilet paper and soap in an attempt to avert panic buying after the city suffered a new wave of coronavirus infections.Authorities in the …
Trump ends preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong, after China enacted a new security law there. Hong Kong would be treated “the same as mainland China …
New York Times moving some Hong Kong staff over security law
In an email to staff, Times executives said the law “has created a lot of uncertainty about what the new rules will mean to our operation and our journalism”.
Western Newsrooms Weigh Alternatives to Hong Kong as Beijing Tightens Grip
For decades, Hong Kong’s press freedoms have made it a hub for Western media organizations covering Asia. Beijing’s new national-security law is causing many newsrooms to rethink the city’s status as …
Deutsche Bank Asia CEO Picks Singapore Base in Snub to Hong Kong
Deutsche Bank AG new Asia chief executive officer will be based in Singapore, picking the city over Hong Kong at a volatile time for the Chinese territory.
Trump signs executive order to end preferential treatment for Hong Kong
President Trump announced Tuesday he has signed legislation to impose sanctions on China in response to its interference with Hong Kong’s autonomy. He also signed an executive order ending the …
Wynn Macau’s daily burn rate about $2 million amid pandemic: Lan Kwai Fong chairman
Lan Kwai Fong chairman Allan Zeman discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Hong Kong’s businesses and Macao’s casino and entertainment space so far.
Hong Kong returns to social distancing as ‘critical’ 3rd wave hits city
Life in Hong Kong had more or less returned to normal. Restaurants, shopping malls and public areas appeared to be buzzing once again. © James Pomfret/Reuters, FILE Employees wea …
NY Times to Move Some Staff From Hong Kong, Citing New Law
The New York Times says it will transfer some of its staff out of Hong Kong because of uncertainties about practicing journalism in the Chinese territory under its new security law.
Young Hong Kong democrats seek new political order under shadow of Beijing
The national security law Beijing foisted on Hong Kong has drawn red lines across many aspects of life in the region, but a vanguard of young democrats is intent on shaking up the political order and …