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Hong Kong man arrested after paying tribute to queen

Hong Kong police say they have arrested a man who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II near the city’s British Consulate for alleged sedition

The Independent UK

Where is the best place to live for expats in 2022?

When evaluating the best and worst places for expatriates to live and work overseas, InterNations goes straight to the source.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong to cut hotel quarantine as China shows support

Hong Kong wants to relax Covid rules like mandatory hotel quarantine that have made travel difficult for nearly three years, Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday, as mainland officials signalled their approval.

Bangkok Post

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Hong Kong journalist charged days before leaving for Oxford fellowship

Ronson Chan was due to travel to the UK when he was arrested for ‘obstructing police’

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong leader ‘exploring’ easing of controversial COVID curbs

John Lee says changes to controversial hotel quarantine scheme should not cause “chaos or confusion”.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong flags COVID quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up

Hong Kong said on Tuesday it aims to make an announcement soon on its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals, as it wants to keep the city connected with the rest of the world and allow an "orderly opening-up".

Reuters

Lacking Revenue, Jenscare Scientific Hopes IPO Investors Take Heart in Its Potential

Key Takeaways: Jenscare Scientific is preparing to raise a reported $30 million in a Hong Kong IPO, even though it doesn’t expect to earn any product-related revenue until the latter half of next year at earliest

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World bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth from cafes and consulates

In Hong Kong, hundreds kept up with Queen Elizabeth's funeral on their phones as they queued for hours to pay their tributes. In Sydney, Australia, customers packed into pubs to watch the ceremony on screens.

Reuters

Why China feels threatened by the moral authority of a 90-year-old Catholic bishop

Cardinal Joseph Zen will stand trial on Sept. 19, 2022, in Hong Kong for his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. This organization paid legal fees and medical bills for Hong Kongers protesting the Extradition Law Amendment Bill. This 2019 legislation would have allowed extradition to…

The Conversation

Head of Hong Kong journalists group charged with obstructing police

The head of Hong Kong's leading journalist group was charged on Monday with obstructing police officers, a case seen by critics as a further blow to media freedoms in the Chinese-ruled city.

Reuters

Netherlands lifts travel ban on unvaccinated British visitors, while Hong Kong may ease Covid rules

Visitors who test positive for coronavirus must self-isolate

The Independent UK

Why is 90-year-old Cardinal Zen standing trial in Hong Kong?

The retired leader of the territory’s Catholic Church and critic of Beijing is accused of failing to register a fund.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong may announce end of hotel quarantine this week, report says

Hong Kong could detail plans to end hotel quarantine for inbound travellers in a move designed to trumpet the financial hub’s revival, the Oriental Daily reported.

Bangkok Post

In Hong Kong, tributes to Elizabeth seen as veiled jab at China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong this week, bouquets and handwritten tributes piled up as a long line of people waited in sweltering heat to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Dragon boat racers ditch Hong Kong for Thailand

The world’s top dragon boat competition will ditch Hong Kong in favour of Thailand next year due to the former’s stringent coronavirus rules, organisers said on Saturday.

Benzinga

Hong Kong SPAC Market Wilts as Global Fever Ebbs

Key Takeaways: Only three Hong Kong SPACs have listed since the city launched a local program early this year, and all now trade below their listing prices U.S. SPACs have raised $12.5 billion so far this year, less than 10% of what they raised in 2021, as the global SPAC…

The Independent UK

In Hong Kong, public grief over Queen doubles as dissent

Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes

Bangkok Post

Cathay Pacific sees clearer skies

Cancellation of the mandatory quarantine in Hong Kong is the key to recovery for Cathay Pacific as the airline has prepared both seat capacity and is recruiting more air crew for business resumption.

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Hong Kong facing wave of restaurant closures

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is facing a wave of restaurant closures with landlords chasing about 8,000 businesses over unpaid rent, and the sudden collapse of a bakery chain signalling the first of such potential shutdowns.

Benzinga

Nio, EV Shares Drop Over 1%, While Alibaba, Tech Peers Mixed: What's Weighing On Hong Kong Stocks Today

Hong Kong stocks opened mixed on Thursday morning, with the benchmark Hang Seng gaining 0.38%, while EV stocks declined. Shares of XPeng, Li Auto and Nio fell over 1%.

Bangkok Post

Enjoy the view: Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens

After undergoing a massive facelift, Hong Kong's iconic Peak Tram has reopened to take travellers on a delightful journey to the Peak, where you can admire breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and the skyline from 396m above sea level.

Benzinga

Property Downturn Undermines Onewo in Run-up to Hong Kong IPO

Key Takeaways: Property management firm Onewo, which is boasting high-tech elements, could become the largest IPO in Hong Kong this year Underperformance by its industry peers has undermined company’s chances of getting a strong valuation By Emily Chan

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong 'to tighten rules' for issuing provisional vaccine passes to travellers

HONG KONG: Health authorities will tighten rules on issuing travellers provisional vaccine passes to enter most premises in a bid to plug any loopholes in Hong Kong's policies to combat the coronavirus, the Post has learned.

WEKU

Queen Elizabeth II's death is renewing interest in British memorabilia in Hong Kong

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked a wave of nostalgia and renewed interest in British memorabilia in Hong Kong, where emotions still linger toward U.K. rule.

Benzinga

Alibaba, Baidu Slide Over 3% As Wall Street Horror Spreads To Hong Kong Stocks: Report Sparks Fears Of US-China Tensions Over Taiwan

Hong Kong shares plunged on Wednesday, taking cues from a heavy sell-off on Wall Street triggered by higher-than-expected U.S. inflation for August. Shares of Alibaba, Baidu, and JD.com fell over 3%, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index losing over 2.3%.

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