Archive for March 29th, 2019
Business Briefs 29 March 2019
* Vietcombank (VCB) has sold 2.3 million shares in national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines it acquired during the 2018 rights issue. VCB has not disclosed the share price. * [...] » More
HK heralds online banking era with StanChart JV, two others as new entrants
Hong Kong has issued online-only banking licences to three groups, including joint ventures (JVs) of Standard Chartered and BOC Hong Kong, in what could be the biggest [...] » More
HK set to change measles vaccine policy so children get second injection at earlier age amid rise in infections
Hong Kong is set to change its vaccination policy for measles, with children receiving a second injection against the contagious disease at a younger age amid a continuous [...] » More
Consultant cleared of indecently assaulting trainee doctor while teaching her about chest fractures at HK hospital
A senior doctor accused of molesting a trainee at Tuen Mun Hospital when he showed her how to identify a chest bone fracture cleared his name on Thursday. Tuen Mun Court said [...] » More
New domestic helpers coming to HK should be made to prove they are vaccinated against measles, health experts say
New domestic helpers coming to Hong Kong should be required to prove they have been vaccinated against measles, two infectious disease experts said on Thursday. Dr Ho [...] » More
Key figure in HK’s biggest financial scandal at Convoy Global surfaces in a newspaper advertisement to defend himself
A former director of Convoy Global Holdings, a key figure in the HK$715 million (US$91 million) legal battle involving surrounding Hong Kong’s biggest financial scandal [...] » More
Popular Kaws show in HK’s Victoria Harbour cut short by two days due to bad weather
A giant floating sculpture that drew thousands of fans to Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour will be departing two days earlier than planned due to bad weather. The [...] » More
HK police investigate drone that flew over chief executive’s office
Hong Kong has issued online-only banking licences to three groups, including joint ventures (JVs) of Standard Chartered and BOC Hong Kong, in what could be the biggest [...] » More
Taiwan president, seeking tanks and fighters, says US responding positively
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the United States was responding positively to Taipei’s requests for new arms sales to bolster its defences in the [...] » More
On US stopover, Taiwan leader says HK an omen
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Wednesday to ensure the island’s defense as she warned of lessons from Hong Kong, saying Beijing will not allow freedoms in [...] » More
Taiwan mulls death penalty for drunk driving
Taiwan plans to ramp up punishments for those who cause a fatal accident while drunk driving, including the death penalty for the most egregious cases, sparking an outcry [...] » More
Taiwan’s Tsai confirms request to buy new US fighters, tanks
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said her government has asked to purchase advanced new fighter jets and tanks from the US, a request that if approved, could set off new [...] » More
Korea struggles to maintain demography
South Korea is mulling to carry out comprehensive measures to tackle demographic challenges as a result of drop in number of newborns, local media reported on Wednesday. [...] » More
White House causes confusion in attempt to cover up for Trump rogue tweet reversing N Korea sanctions: Sources
The tweet sent members of his staff scrambling to understandand explain. President Donald Trump’s attempt last week to override his own administration’s newly [...] » More
Spanish judge issues warrant for alleged N Korea embassy intruders: source
A Spanish judge has issued international arrest warrants for two of the intruders accused of forcing their way into North Korea’s embassy in Madrid last month and are [...] » More
