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Taiwan to reopen borders to Hong Kong, Macau residents next week

Taiwan will allow the entry of Hong Kong and Macau residents as part of a further easing of its COVID-19 prevention measures, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said on Tuesday, but stopped short of scrapping curbs on visitors from the mainland.

Reuters

Asian markets mixed in nervous trade ahead of US inflation data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities were mixed Tuesday as investors geared up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day.

AFP

Beijing eases meeting rule for US top diplomat in Hong Kong

Beijing has dropped a requirement for the United States consul general to secure China’s approval before meeting officials in the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong

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Sanctioned Chinese balloon firm linked to ‘terminator of drones’

HONG KONG — One of the Chinese entities blacklisted by the United States for alleged links to a global espionage balloon program is part of a state-owned conglomerate that develops products including anti-drone systems and blimps.

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Most Asian markets track Wall St rally ahead of US inflation data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian equities rose Tuesday, tracking big gains on Wall Street as investors gear up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day, though analysts warned the optimism might be overdone.

AFP

Hong Kong adds security law clauses to land sales, property stocks drop

Hong Kong's Lands Department has added national security clauses to all land sale and short-term lease tender documents in the Asian financial hub, the Development Bureau said on Monday, confirming an earlier media report that had sent property stocks tumbling.

Reuters

Nottingham campaigners continue pushing council to end relationship with Chinese city

The Nottingham Stands with Hong Kong group is asking Nottingham City Council to consider human rights over 'economic concerns'

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Asian markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.

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Markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.

AFP

'Lucky' car number plate with letter 'R' sells for HK$25 million at auction in Hong Kong

A personalised car number plate featuring just the letter "R" has fetched more than HK$25 million (US$3.18 million) at a government auction, the second highest paid in Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post

‘Please don’t forget us’: Manchester's newest residents bringing their uncomfortable new reality to the masses

'A Bouffon Play About Hong Kong' touches on the stories of the new Manchester community and the lives they've left behind

Manchester Evening News

MSCI Adds 17 and Drops 13 China Stocks From Two Indexes

Haichang Ocean Park falls 10% in Hong Kong on news it will fall out; additions include Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airport and Offcn Education Tech

Caixin Global

Indonesian domestic worker wins compensation for abuse in Hong Kong

Hong Kong (AFP) - An Indonesian woman who was beaten and burned by her former Hong Kong employers was awarded more than $110,000 in damages on Friday.

AFP

India drops Covid test requirement

NEW DELHI: India will drop the pre-departure Covid test requirement for travellers coming from or via Thailand, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Japan from Monday, the health ministry said, as Covid-19 infections have fallen sharply globally.

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India to drop pre-departure COVID tests for travellers from China, other countries

India will drop the pre-departure COVID test requirement for travellers coming from or via China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan from Monday, the health ministry said, as COVID-19 infections have fallen sharply globally.

Reuters

Hong Kong's Lee faces stern test over $3.4 billion bid to ease housing shortage

A flagship $3.4 billion plan by Hong Kong to build temporary housing to ease a massive shortage is facing fierce criticism over its high cost and the absence of a longer-term solution in one of the world's most unaffordable property markets.

AFP

Asian markets follow Wall St down as rate hike fears persist

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fell Friday, tracking another loss in New York as interest rate hike fears course through trading floors after last week's blockbuster jobs report.

Bangkok Post

FWD subsidiary introduces customisable health package

FWD Life Insurance, a Thai unit of the Hong Kong-based insurance group, is launching a new customised insurance model that offers Thais joint coverage with their family members that can also include treatment for mental health conditions.

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China Offers More Flexible Visas for Professionals in the Greater Bay Area

Under new system starting Feb. 20, those who qualify can stay four times as long on multiple visits to Hong Kong and Macao

AFP

Two Hong Kongers given five years for inciting subversion

Hong Kong (AFP) - A Hong Kong judge sentenced two members of a pro-independence group to five years in prison on Thursday, insisting there would be zero tolerance for advocating violent resistance to China.

AFP

Markets fall as Fed officials flag rates to go higher for longer

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets mostly fell Thursday on the prospect of US interest rates going higher, and for longer, as officials try to cool the economy and bring decades-high inflation under control.

AFP

Markets fall as Fed warns rates to go higher for longer

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets mostly fell Thursday on the prospect of US interest rates going higher, and for longer, as officials try to cool the economy and bring decades-high inflation under control.

Bangkok Post

Thai economic prospects far from rosy

Logically, one would imagine that 2023 would be a much better year than 2022. Covid is over in every corner of the earth and economic activities resume. The world oil price is below US$80 (2,677 baht) per barrel and inflation is coming down. At the first meeting of 2023, the…

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Landmark Trial Opens for Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists

Thirty-one of the 47 pleaded guilty before the case came to trial. According to the prosecutor, four of the 47 defendants are set to testify against the 16 who did not plead guilty.

Al Jazeera

Disney cuts Simpsons China ‘forced labour’ episode in Hong Kong

Removal marks the second time Disney has dropped a Simpsons episode from its service in Hong Kong.

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