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Asian markets turn lower as virus spikes around planet

An index of US consumer sentiment last week showed it hit a three-month low in July.

Hong Kong academics fear for freedom under new security law

Just a week after the legislation was imposed on HK, staff at some institutions have already been warned by their administrators to be careful how they teach.

Asian markets tumble as infection rates jump

Asia tracked the New York losses, with profit-taking also playing a part after a broadly strong week.

TikTok's Hong Kong exit a 'win-win' business move

US President Donald Trump said this week he was considering banning it as a way to punish China over the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hong Kong marks handover anniversary with new security law arrests

Gatherings of more than 50 people are currently banned under anti-coronavirus laws.

China passes feared Hong Kong security law

The legislation was unanimously approved by China's rubber-stamp parliament on Tuesday morning.

Cathay Pacific unveils US$5 billion bailout plan

The bulk of the capital will come from new shares issued to Aviation 2020, a company owned by the government.

Hong Kong protesters seek sanctuary overseas as noose tightens

The current trickle could become an exodus after Beijing announced plans to impose a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong in response to the protests.

Boris Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong

About 350,000 people in Hong Kong currently hold British National (Overseas) passports, which allow visa-free access to Britain for up to six months.

Several US cities have been placed under curfew

Asia markets rally on virus hopes, Trump's Hong Kong action

Violent anti-racism protests across the US have fuelled worries of a pick-up in COVID-19 infections and more pain for the world's top economy.

UK ex-foreign ministers call for G7 Hong Kong monitor group

The letter addressed to Boris Johnson was signed by Malcolm Rifkind, Margaret Beckett, William Hague, Jeremy Hunt, David Miliband, David Owen and Jack Straw.

Casinos to open with restrictions in Vegas

Asian markets cheered by reopening moves, Hong Kong limits losses

Despite the threat of another trade war, investors are focusing on the easing of lockdowns around the world.

Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho dies aged 98

Family members said Ho passed away shortly after 1.00 pm local time in hospital.

Security law imposition plans spark protests

Hong Kong leader tries to reassure investors rattled by China law

Many Hong Kongers, business groups and Western nations fear the proposal could be a death blow to the city's treasured freedoms.

Worries over US-China tensions with lockdown easing

Asia stocks mostly up on lockdown easing but Hong Kong extends losses

The US announced sanctions against a Chinese government institute and eight companies for human rights violations.

Outrage in Hong Kong as China pushes security law

The proposal for the security law -- expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition -- was introduced into China's rubber-stamp parliament on Friday.

Asia markets higher as China trade data beats forecasts

China has largely brought the disease under control within its borders since the COVID-19 outbreak first emerged in the city of Wuhan late last year.

Asian markets collapse as virus spreads, oil prices crash

Analysts warned of further gyrations as the outbreak shows no sign of abating, with more than 100,000 people infected in 99 countries.

Asia-Pacific economies face $211 bn hit from virus, says S&P

Fears about the impact of the outbreak have hammered world markets as investors fret over its economic impact.

Asian markets soar as US data, China levy cuts trump virus fears

Markets cheered China's announcement that it would halve levies on $75 billion worth of US imports after the two last month signed their mini trade deal

Asian markets build on global rally as virus fears ease

World Bank head David Malpass said the group plans to lower its global growth forecast owing to an expected hit to China.

Asia markets rise, Shanghai swings as investors track virus

Having dived nearly eight percent on Monday, Shanghai stocks were up 0.7 percent in early trade.

Travel, tourism stocks dive on virus woes as Hong Kong resumes trading

The latest outbreak is expected to deal a massive blow to China's already-fragile economy.

China seals off more cities as virus toll climbs

WHO held off on declaring a global emergency, despite confirmed cases in half a dozen other counties.

Hong Kong tourism-linked stocks fall as virus spooks investors

Airlines were among the worst hit stocks. Cathay plunged more than four percent and Air China tumbled nearly six percent.

Asian markets mixed after recent gains but mood remains upbeat

Hong Kong struggled after last week's advances and was 0.90 percent lower, with Singapore, Wellington, Mumbai, Bangkok, Jakarta and Manila also in the red.