Archive for January, 2020
Three HK universities declared ‘most international’ by Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Hong Kong is home to three of the world’s “most international universities”, including City University (CityU), according to data compiled by the Times [...] » More
China coronavirus: tensions high as thousands queue in HK desperate for masks, many leaving empty-handed
Tensions boiled over outside some shops in Hong Kong as thousands queued for surgical masks to protect themselves from the Wuhan virus amid growing fears of supply shortages. [...] » More
Swatch Group sees key market HK as weak spot again in 2020
Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group expects sales to fall further in key market Hong Kong this year after a marked drop in sales there spoilt the picture for the world’s [...] » More
Long queues at outlets across HK selling masks, as panic buying continues amid Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
Hundreds of people queued up for face masks across Hong Kong on Wednesday amid a shortfall of protective gear in a city gripped by the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. At some [...] » More
China coronavirus: HK and mainland passengers descend on West Kowloon station ahead of widespread suspensions to cross-border travel
Passengers rushed to catch the last high-speed trains between Hong Kong and mainland China on Wednesday, ahead of the city government’s shutdown of West Kowloon station [...] » More
Canada’s Trudeau supports Taiwan involvement in WHO
After dodging the question on Tuesday (January 28), Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau finally agreed on Wednesday (January 29) that Taiwan should be allowed to [...] » More
Taiwan president predicts 4.2 million surgical masks per day
Following the end of the Lunar New Year holiday, manufacturers will soon turn out 4.2 million surgical masks per day to meet surging demand in the wake of the coronavirus [...] » More
Taiwan reports 9th case of Wuhan coronavirus
9th case of China coronavirus reported from Taiwanese man who returned from Wuhan Taiwan’s ninth case of China coronavirus was reported on Thursday (January 30). At a [...] » More
Taiwanese public warned against profiteering amid epidemic
Taiwan’s prosecutorial system has mobilised a nationwide campaign to crack down on profiteering from the coronavirus outbreak as a spike in demand for protective gear [...] » More
Over 10,000 Foxconn workers in Wuhan affected by China’s viral outbreak
Companies in Hubei not allowed to reopen until February 13 in bid to prevent spread of epidemic The work of around 13,500 Foxconn workers will be affected by the virus [...] » More
Taiwanese man fined after breaking home quarantine rule
Man had been on same flight as Taiwan’s 4th coronavirus patient: Public Health Bureau The Changhua County Public Health Bureau (CHSHB) has issued an NT$100,000 [...] » More
Taiwan not currently considering calling meeting of national stabilisation fund
Taiwan deputy Finance minister Frank Juan said on Thursday there is no current plan to call a meeting of the island’s National Stabilisation Fund to intervene in the [...] » More
Taipei stock market suffers record one-day plunge amid coronavirus fears
Taipei’s stock market index recorded its steepest one-day fall Thursday (January 30), losing almost 700 points, or 5.75 percent, to close at 11,421.74 points as [...] » More
Taiwan central bank to keep close watch on forex market fluctuations
Taiwan’s central bank will keep close watch on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market and will ensure stability if there are unusual ones, a central bank official, [...] » More
Foxconn delays China return for Taiwan staff over virus fears
Tech giant Foxconn said Wednesday that Taiwan staff at its vast network of factories in China do not need to return to work until mid-February, as fears mount over the spread [...] » More
