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Hong Kong to halve Covid flight-ban penalty to 7 days

HONG KONG: Hong Kong said on Sunday it is shortening the ban on airlines that are found to have carried three or more passengers who test positive for Covid-19 upon arrival, as the number of local cases continues to ease from its peak.

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Hong Kong says to halve flight suspension rule to seven days

Hong Kong said on Sunday it is shortening the ban on airlines that are found to have carried three or more passengers who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival, as the number of local cases continues to ease from its peak.

Reuters

How the ‘Everything Everywhere’ directors explore the multiverse in ways Marvel cannot

The filmmaking duo Daniels evolve in their exploration of the multiverse with Hong Kong icon Michelle Yeoh in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'

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Hong Kong leader rejects barrister nominee to sensitive judges panel, appoints another

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected a Bar Association nominee to a discreet panel that selects the city's judges, according to a statement on Friday from the barristers' body, appointing instead the Bar's new chairman in an unprecedented switch.

Reuters

Singapore, Cambodia among Asean countries eyeing digital currencies

HONG KONG: South Asian countries such as Singapore and Cambodia are exploring the launch of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to enhance payments efficiency and to encourage start-ups and e-commerce in the region, a panel hosted by the South China Morning Post was told on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Why Alibaba And Tesla Rivals Nio, Xpeng Are Sliding In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded notably lower in Hong Kong on Friday amid lingering worries about U.S.-delisting fears of dual-listed Chinese companies.

Benzinga

Leapmotor Enters EV Race to Capital Markets With Hong Kong IPO Plan

Key takeaways: Leapmotor plans to go public in Hong Kong, becoming the fourth Chinese electric vehicle startup to list on the exchange The money-losing company is trying to shift gears from making mini EVs to more traditional sedans at the mid- to high-end of the market By Ken Lo

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Carbon Futures ETF Debuts in Hong Kong

The exchange-traded fund tracks the ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index, which measures the performance of a basket of European Union Allowance futures contracts

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US Goods Risk Delay As China's Lockdowns Heightens Shipping Port Jams: Bloomberg

The key Chinese ports of Shenzhen and Hong Kong face congestion, which rose to the highest level in five months due to COVID-19 lockdowns. It could pose possible delays to goods heading to the U.S. this summer, reported Bloomberg. Ryan Closser, a director at FourKites, states, “Shenzhen is the second-busiest port…

Benzinga

Susie Lau dreads her daughter losing a language

With grandma stuck in Hong Kong, Susie Lau is dreading the battle to stop her daughter losing touch with her Cantonese mother tongue

Evening Standard

Hong Kong can open up to world once wave subsides, Lam says

Hong Kong’s leader said she’s hopeful the international financial hub can lower barriers with the outside world after the current outbreak wanes.

Bangkok Post

Tesla Rivals Xpeng, Li Auto Gain While Alibaba Slips: Why Hong Kong Markets Are Trading Mixed Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded mixed in Hong Kong on Thursday after tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Limited (OTC: TCHEY) reported weak earnings results for the fourth quarter.

Benzinga

Fosun Reports $157 Million of China mRNA Vaccine Sales in 2021

BioNTech partner markets the advanced-tech inoculation in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan as regulators haven’t cleared the shots for the mainland

Caixin Global

Investors snap up Hong Kong hotels for conversion to long-term leasing, student accommodation

HONG KONG: International funds and local investors are snapping up hotels in Hong Kong with the intention of converting them for long-term leasing and student accommodation as the outlook for the city's tourism industry remains uncertain.

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Hong Kong hopes to 'resolve' Covid flight-ban rule as cases ease

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is looking to resolve a problem over a ban on airlines which bring in Covid-positive passengers as it eases travel curbs that have sealed off the city for two years, its leader said on Wednesday

Reuters

Hong Kong hopes to 'resolve' COVID flight-ban rule as cases ease

Hong Kong is looking to resolve a problem over a ban on airlines which bring in COVID-positive passengers as it eases travel curbs that have sealed off the city for two years, its leader said on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Tesla Rivals Nio, Xpeng Are Spiking Again In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded notably higher in Hong Kong on Wednesday following upbeat quarterly earnings results from companies such as smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and biotechnology company WuXi Biologics.

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Latest Covid travel rules as Netherlands and Hong Kong ease restrictions

The Netherlands have confirmed they are easing entry requirements for UK arrivals after months of only allowing restricted travel. This comes just in time for the Easter holidays.

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Here's Why Alibaba's Stock Didn't Get a Boost Despite Big Share Buyback: Bloomberg

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) shares traded 60% below the 2021 peak despite a $9 billion share buyback boost, Bloomberg reports. The boost marked the third increase since China's domestic tech crackdown started in late 2020. After the buyback announcement, Alibaba's shares jumped up to 9.8% to HK$108.80 in Hong Kong, trailing the February…

Wales Online

Latest travel rule changes with restrictions easing in Netherlands, Hong Kong and more

The Dutch government has dropped several regulations, including Covid test rules, as it gears up for an influx of Easter visitors

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong airport to lift transit passenger ban from April 1

Hong Kong airport will allow transit passengers for the first time in three months, building on the wider relaxation of strict Covid-19 border controls in the Asian financial hub.

Reuters

Hong Kong study says reopening international travel to have little impact on COVID transmission

The full reopening of international travel in Hong Kong will have "little marginal impact" on the spread of COVID-19, an academic study said on Tuesday, as the financial hub begins to unwind strict coronavirus measures.

Benzinga

Alibaba Gains Nearly 5%, Tesla Rivals Nio, Xpeng Firm In Hong Kong Today — What's Keeping Sentiment Up?

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies — led by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) — traded mostly higher in Hong Kong on Tuesday, after the e-commerce giant said it had

The Times of India

Airlines bullish on Kolkata, international flights get ready for take-off

KOLKATA: Air India is reintroducing its flights to Kathmandu, launching flights to Hong Kong and increasing frequency to Dhaka. AirAsia India is set to connect Bagdogra with Bangkok. In addition, it has plans to introduce flights to Kathmandu, Dhaka and Abu Dhabi from other airports in the region.

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Loveland review – Hugo Weaving sci-fi flick is big, bold and ponderous

Ryan Kwanten plays a weary assassin working in a futuristic Hong Kong who calls on Weaving’s enigmatic doctor after a romance leaves him mysteriously ill

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