The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Hong Kong to cut quarantine for arrivals to 14 days from next month

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Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95% – UKHSA; UK records 338 deaths – as it happened

Protection against death increases to around 95% two weeks after receiving a booster dose, UK health agency says; UK reports another 96,871 Covid cases

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

From Tiananmen to Hong Kong, China's crackdowns defy critics

From the crushing of Beijing’s 1989 pro-democracy protests to the suppression of Hong Kong’s opposition four decades later, China’s Communist Party has demonstrated a determination and ability to stay in power that is seemingly impervious to Western criticism

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Beijing Urges Integration of Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macao Insurance Markets

Regulators have been working to develop a connect program in a bid to solve problems in cross-border services

Caixin Global · Jan 26, 2022

Hong Kong may maintain Covid isolation until 2024, 'risking exodus'

HONG KONG: Hong Kong may only reopen in early 2024 because of its stringent Covid-19 policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise its role as a financial hub, the city's European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2022

Hong Kong security chief says new laws will reflect "importance of spies"

Hong Kong's security chief said on Wednesday that his government would strengthen laws against espionage as part of extra national security legislation now being drafted.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Hotels in Asia-Pacific likely to see surge in investment as Covid-19 restrictions ease

HONG KONG: Hotels in Asia-Pacific are likely to receive investment of more than US$9 billion this year, a 30% increase from 2021, as countries begin to ease their Covid-19 restrictions and some confidence returns to the hospitality sector, according to JLL.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2022

Hong Kong risks exodus over extended COVID isolation, Euro chamber says

Hong Kong may not reopen until early 2024 because of its strict COVID-19 policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise the city's role as a financial hub, its European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Hong Kong may maintain Covid isolation until 2024

Hong Kong may only reopen in early 2024 because of its stringent Covid policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise its role as a financial hub, the city's European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

Nio Said To Be Exploring Secondary Listing In Singapore Amid Hong Kong Delay

U.S. listed Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) is exploring a secondary listing in Singapore as early as this year, cnEVpost reported.

Benzinga · Jan 26, 2022