Prof Terry Lum tells of strict infection control measures that were ignored in the UK …
From Alibaba to Xiaomi, China tech giants set to benefit as Hong Kong changes stock index rules
A major revamp of Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng index is set to pave the way for Chinese tech giants to benefit and expand their trading presence in Asia, while letting more investors gain access to …
Asia Today: Hong Kong testing more airport, care home staff
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says the territory is ramping up testing, especially for workers at the busy international airport and caregivers at homes for the elderly …
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ Trilogy Rereleasing In Hong Kong, Taiwan
Warner Bros. is going to rerelease the “Dark Knight” trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan as theaters start to reopen there.
Hong Kong lawmakers clash again as pro-Beijing lawmaker elected key committee chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle …
Hong Kong implements tough coronavirus prevention measures for returning residents, including 7-hour airport screening
One woman documented her seven-hour wait to enter Hong Kong, just one coronavirus prevention measure being taken at the airport.
China Market Update: Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing to be Included In Hang Seng Index
Large EM benchmark weight and widely-held Taiwan Semiconductor (2330 TT) fell -2.68% on the news while South Korea’s Samsung +1.99% as the latest US noose-tightening hurts Huawei’s mobile phone …
Hong Kong charges 15 activists for mass protests in 2019
Fifteen prominent Hong Kong activists appeared in court Monday to face charges stemming from months of anti-government demonstrations last year.
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national …
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Regain Upper Hand in Hong Kong Legislature
Beijing lawmakers on Monday regained control of a committee crucial to passing a proposed law that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.