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Weekly Must-Read: Singapore, Hong Kong Vie for Billionaires’ Bucks

New generation of China’s ‘tech rich’ offers a lucrative target for the two venues’ burgeoning family office industries

Caixin Global

Mainland China to help overwhelmed Hong Kong with COVID fight

China will help Hong Kong to cope with an expanding COVID-19 outbreak by providing testing, treatment and quarantine capacity, Chief Secretary John Lee said on Saturday, adding that there were no plans for a mainland-style lockdown for now.

Reuters

Gogox Trucks Ahead with Hong Kong IPO Despite Growing Headwinds

Key takeaways: Gogox has been approved to list in Hong Kong despite operating in the red for years and seeing no potential profits for at least the next two years Company derives lion’s share of its revenue from mainland China, but may be losing ground to a new rival operated…

Benzinga

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COVID reinfections: are they milder and do they strengthen immunity?

We’ve known since early on in the pandemic that COVID reinfections could occur. One of the first reinfections reported was in a 33-year-old man from Hong Kong. His initial infection was diagnosed on March 26 2020, with his second infection, with a genetically distinct virus, being diagnosed 142 days later.

The Conversation

Ministers ‘looking seriously’ at changing rules that exclude young Hong Kongers from BNO scheme

Government says it is ‘carefully considering’ concerns about policy that leaves Hong Kong nationals who have fled persecution ‘languishing’ in UK asylum system

The Independent UK

UK may extend visa scheme to young Hongkongers seeking refuge

Campaign calls for citizenship route to be opened up to offspring of BNO passport holders at heart of protests

The Guardian - UK

Covid travel rules for Brits heading to Germany, Hong Kong or Ireland

The travel sector are relaxing their rules and people are now wanting to jet off and relax on the beach or go for a stroll in the city. But what are the current covid rules - and how can you get there?

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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.

Reuters

Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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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The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong democracy and media freedom has ‘entered endgame’

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

The Independent UK

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

Caixin Global

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

Benzinga

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.

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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.

Reuters

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.

Caixin Global

Shenzhen District Suspends Inbound Mail Delivery on Virus Fears

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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