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Hong Kong extends ban on flights from eight countries, including UK

Hong Kong on Friday extended a ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including the UK and the US, and imposed one on Nepal until March 4, with the government citing concerns over a growing Covid-19 outbreak.

Evening Standard

Hong Kong extends ban on flights from eight countries, adds Nepal

Hong Kong on Friday extended a ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including the United States and Britain, and imposed one on Nepal until March 4, with the government citing concerns over a growing COVID-19 outbreak.

Reuters

Hong Kong's zero-COVID quest pushes medical facilities to the brink

Hong Kong's stubborn pursuit of zero COVID infections has stretched hospital and quarantine facilities nearly to their limit in the global financial hub, raising the near-term prospect of changes to admissions and isolation policies.

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Why Alibaba, Tesla Rival Xpeng And Other Tech Stocks Are Falling In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded mostly lower in Hong Kong on Friday, dragging the benchmark Hang Seng Index into negative territory.

Benzinga

Record Hong Kong COVID infections strain hospitals, China pledges support

Hong Kong reported a record number of new daily COVID-19 infections on Friday and China said it would fully support the city with its "dynamic zero" coronavirus strategy, as local authorities struggle to control a deepening outbreak.

Reuters

Hong Kong-Traded GCL-Poly Energy Plans Mainland Share Sale

Solar power equipment maker may join rush of rivals into the A-share market, where investors favor the sector more than those in Hong Kong and the U.S.

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Hong Kong democracy and media freedom has ‘entered endgame’

International body calls on foreign governments to support journalists fleeing Hong Kong

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Hong Kong's zero-covid approach meets growing frustration

Hong Kong residents are growing increasingly frustrated with ever tighter coronavirus restrictions imposed by city leaders in line with Beijing’s zero-COVID policy

The Independent UK

Hong Kong’s Private Sector Shrinks Amid Covid-19 Outbreak, PMI Survey Shows

The gauge of economic activity fell into contraction in January after expanding for 11 consecutive months, as infections spread and new restrictions were put in place

Caixin Global

Tesla, Nio Rival Xpeng Sees High Interest From Mainland Chinese Investors After Inclusion In Stock Connect Program

Xpeng Inc (NYSE: XPEV) fetched significant inflows on the first day of inclusion in a stock connect program linking the Hong Kong stock market and Chinese mainland investors.

Benzinga

Why Alibaba And Tesla Rival Xpeng Are Rising Today Even As Hang Seng Index Drifts Lower

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded mixed in Hong Kong on Thursday, while the benchmark Hang Seng Index drifted into negative territory.

Benzinga

Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day

Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak which medical experts warn could see 28,000 daily cases by the end of March, with the unvaccinated elderly a particular worry.

Reuters

Shenzhen District Suspends Inbound Mail Delivery on Virus Fears

Luohu District neighboring Hong Kong opens pick-up centers for disinfecting and distributing international parcels

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MAWANI Issues Agency License to OOCL

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has issued shipping agent rights to Hong Kong-based container transportation and logistics giant Orient Overseas Cargo Line Co. (OOCL) to pursue activities as a foreign investor across all Saudi ports for a period of three years. The license was granted following OOCL's fulfillment of all…

The Independent UK

Hong Kongers rush for haircuts, produce ahead of new curbs

Hong Kong residents are lining up outside hair salons and snapping up fresh vegetables a day before tightened coronavirus restrictions go into effect, as new daily cases in the city ballooned to more than 1,100

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong reports first COVID death since September

A 73-year-old man died shortly after being admitted to hospital, as Hong Kong reports a surge in Omicron cases.

The Guardian - AU

As Hong Kong tightens Covid restrictions again, residents complain of being held ‘hostage’

Large parts of the world are opening up, but Hong Kong is still pursuing ‘dynamic zero’ despite rising cases and a public running out of patience

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Covid news: Sweden scraps almost all restrictions and testing despite pleas from scientists; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive – as it happened

Sweden scraps almost all of its few restrictions and stops most testing; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive after displaying mild symptoms

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Tesla Rival Xpeng And Other Tech Stocks Are Shooting Up In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded notably higher in Hong Kong on Wednesday, lifting the benchmark Hang Seng Index firmly into positive territory.

Al Jazeera

US lawyer back in Hong Kong jail over police assault

Samuel Bickett’s appeal over his conviction for assaulting plainclothes police officer during 2019 protests rejected.

Benzinga

Tesla Rival Xpeng Says Investor Reach To Increase In China As Its Stock Gets Included In Stock Connect Program

Xpeng Inc (NYSE: XPEV) said on Tuesday its ordinary shares, which trade on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX), have been included in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program and would help lift investor reach.

The Guardian - UK

Hamsters can transmit Covid to humans, data suggests

Research confirms a pet shop was the likely source of the recent Delta variant outbreak in Hong Kong

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s border reopening no panacea for parcel deliveries, freight industry warns

Consumers still face months-long waits for goods as Covid restrictions discourage flights to China and Hong Kong

Tribune News Service

Hong Kong curbs private gatherings with tightest COVID rules yet

Hong Kong is extending gathering limits to private premises for the first time in an attempt to keep residents from socializing as it fights an unprecedented outbreak.

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