Archive for February 10th, 2020
Asian markets fall as coronavirus concerns weigh on sentiment
Stocks and oil fell while safe-haven gold rose on Monday as the death toll from a coronavirus outbreak surpassed the SARS epidemic, raising alarm bells about its severity. As [...] » More
WHO team heads for China as coronavirus toll tops 900
An advance team of international experts led by the World Health Organization (WHO) left for Beijing to help investigate China’s coronavirus epidemic, which authorities [...] » More
China virus deaths rise past 900, overtaking SARS toll
The death toll from the novel coronavirus surged past 900 in mainland China on Monday, overtaking global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic, even as the World Health [...] » More
Business Briefs 10 February 2020
* Vicostone JSC (VCS) will spend VND320 billion (US 13.7 million) paying the third dividend of VND2,000 per share for 2019 on record as of Febuary 24. The payment is set for [...] » More
Coronavirus: work from home scheme extended, harsh penalties laid out for quarantine violations as HK battles outbreak
Thousands of passengers and crew spent a third day trapped together on a cruise ship docked in Hong Kong on Friday, as health authorities continued to monitor them for the [...] » More
Coronavirus: cancellation and postponement of overseas exams may disrupt HK students’ plans to study abroad
The study abroad plans of hundreds of students could be in limbo as at least four major overseas exams conducted in Hong Kong have been cancelled or postponed amid the [...] » More
Coronavirus: HK students and civil servants asked to help monitor people returning from mainland China as mandatory quarantine comes into force
Hong Kong students and civil servants are being recruited to help monitor people returning to the city from mainland China, who will be subject to mandatory quarantine from [...] » More
Burberry says impact of coronavirus worse than HK protests
Burberry has said the coronavirus is having a devastating effect on the luxury goods market, as wealthy Chinese consumers stay away from shops and travel restrictions curb [...] » More
HK starts quarantine for mainland China arrivals
Hong Kong on Saturday began enforcing a mandatory two-week quarantine for anyone arriving from mainland China, a dramatic escalation of its bid to stop the deadly new [...] » More
Coronavirus: HK insurers offer special payouts to patients hospitalised or quarantined
Hong Kong insurers are offering special cash payouts to policyholders hospitalised or quarantined because of the coronavirus outbreak that has killed hundreds and infected [...] » More
On the ropes: HK’s economy reels from virus pain
The Lunar New Year is supposed to be a time of renewal and positive energy. For Hong Kong, the first few weeks of the Year of the Rat in the Chinese calendar have been [...] » More
Family or job? Tough decisions for HK border commuters
Waiting at a bus stop on Hong Kong’s border with mainland China, Billy Yiu was preparing to say goodbye to his wife and baby, unsure when he might see them again. The [...] » More
HK shops defy ban on trade in pangolin scales
On a winding Hong Kong street where shops keep a dizzying array of dried produce, one highly valued ingredient is still being sold despite being subject to an international [...] » More
Coronavirus: thousands trapped on HK cruise ship killing time playing mahjong, watching films and walking on deck
Thousands of passengers and crew spent a third day trapped together on a cruise ship docked in Hong Kong on Friday, as health authorities continued to monitor them for the [...] » More
China urges certain individuals in US, Taiwan to stop political hype, manipulation using epidemic as excuse
China on Friday urged certain individuals in the United States and Taiwan region to stop all political hype and manipulation using the epidemic as an excuse. Spokesperson Hua [...] » More
