Latest in Tag: Hong Kong Highlight
Latest in Tag: Hong Kong
National security legislation a bolster to Hong Kong’s future
While many of those who have witnessed Hong Kong’s prolonged unrest find the news comforting and cheering, some slander China’s move as a “death knell” for the HKSAR’s high degree of autonomy.
Prolonged violence hurts global investors’ confidence in Hong Kong: financial chief
Chan said the prolonged violence, including vandalizing shops and public facilities, has taken its toll on both Hong Kong’s economy and its reputation as a safe global commercial and financial centre.
Hong Kong protesters march in peace after weeks of chaos
Twitter social media platform accused China of backing anti-Hong Kong protest campaign
EgyptAir halts flights to Hong Kong over renewed protests
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has canceled all departures on Monday, citing serious disruption due to demonstrations at the airport, just hours after travel to and from Hong Kong resumed.
Macri’s defeat in Primary, Hong Kong’s protests cause market panic
Gold up 0.5% to $1,524 per ounce, silver climbed 1.1% to $17.25
Protesters in Hong Kong block government meeting, delaying extradition bill reading
Thousands of protesters descended on government headquarters, blocked at least 2 major roads in central Hong Kong to oppose new extradition bill
‘No sell-out of German businesses’
There’s no reason to fear a sell-out of German technology through Chinese takeovers, says APA Chairman Hubert Lienhard in an interview granted to DW at the Asia Pacific Conference of German Business in Hong Kong.
German engineering benefiting from Asia’s growth
German firms are closely tied to Asia and are making good money in the region’s fast-growing economies.
‘Independence is the hottest topic in Hong Kong’
Observers say that the Hong Kong Legislative Council election will be a lot different this time from the previous one held in 2012. DW spoke to analyst Victoria Hui about what is at stake in the vote for HK and China.
Egyptian female squash players win big in Hong Kong, Bendigo
Egyptian squash player Nouran Aly surprised the audience after winning the girl’s under 15 division at the 2016 HEAD Hong Kong Junior Squash Open. Aly is the first Egyptian girl to win this title since 1999. Last year, Asal Mostafa became the first Egyptian boy to win this tournament since 1999, winning the boy’s under …
Bookseller arrests loom over Hong Kong’s anniversary
The July 1 anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty is expected to be filled with protest. Feelings of trust towards Beijing have eroded over the past year through the case of the missing booksellers.
Markets tremble amid Brexit vote counting
A looming Brexit has sent markets into the “craziest, fastest moving betting scene” in years, with volatility levels being extremely high. Shares in Asia are in freefall, and the British pound is collapsing.
HSBC snubs Hong Kong, stays in London
Europe’s largest bank, HSBC, will keep its headquarters in London after a year of looking into whether it would not be better to move to Hong Kong. But even a looming Brexit couldn’t change the picture.
Egyptian Squash hopes for another victory in Hong Kong Open championship
Ashour, Al-Shorbagy brothers, Al-Weleily, Abdel Kawy and Al-Tayeb make it to the round of 16
Talks on Alibaba IPO in Hong Kong break down: report
The world’s largest online retailer operates China’s most popular e-shopping platform Taobao, which has more than 90% of the country’s online market for consumer-to-consumer transactions.
In Pictures: Balloon crash 18 killed, 3 injured
Tourists from France, UK, Japan, Honk Kong and Hungary involved in a hot air balloon crash near Luxor
Balloon crash: 18 killed, 3 injured
Citizens of France, UK, Japan and Hong Kong aboard hot air balloon that caught fire near Luxor
Gilbert and George open dark new show in Hong Kong
By Stephen Coates / AFP British artists Gilbert and George have never shied away from looking the brutal truths of life directly in the eye, and their latest collection, which debuted in Hong Kong this week, is no different. “London Pictures” is a disturbing examination of sex, violence, power and death through the medium of Britain’s …