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China's Rich Are Moving Their Money to Singapore. Beijing's Crackdown Is One of the Reasons
More and more wealthy Chinese are worried about keeping their money on the mainland and see Singapore as a safe haven.
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Hong Kong Announces $21 Billion Budget to Support Economy as City Battles New Covid Wave
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the spread of the virus has “dealt a heavy blow to many people, disrupting both their life and work.”
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Xpeng Shares Jump as Much as 11% as EV Maker Is Added to Mainland China Stock Trading Link
The move will allow mainland Chinese mainland investors easier access to the Xpeng’s shares, potentially allowing the company to expand its investor base.
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Hong Kong Activist Arrested Ahead of Olympics Protest
A veteran Hong Kong activist was arrested Friday days after announcing plans to protest the Beijing Winter Olympics outside government offices in the city.
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Hong Kong to Kill 2,000 Animals After Hamsters Get COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected
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Omicron Will Challenge Hong Kong's Zero-Covid Policy, Ex-U.S. Diplomat Says
The highly transmissible omicron variant will be a “very difficult challenge” as Hong Kong sticks to its zero-Covid policy, said Kurt Tong of The Asia Group.
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Travel Industry Must ‘Roll With the Punches' Amid Covid Uncertainty, Says Travel Services Firm
The travel industry will be in flux for the foreseeable future as Covid requirements from governments evolve, said Todd Handcock of Collinson Group.
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Here's Where Americans Want to Travel Abroad — and Where They're Losing Interest
Americans have never stopped dreaming about vacations abroad. Travel site ParkSleepFly analyzed Google search data to track where we’d like to go.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy News Site Closes After Raid, Arrests
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News online media outlet says it is ceasing operations following a police raid and arrests of current and former editors, board members and a journalist
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Hong Kong Should Stick to Its Zero-Covid Strategy Until Vaccination Rates Are Higher, Government Advisor Says
Hong Kong needs to stick to its zero-Covid strategy until more people are vaccinate, said Yuen Kwok-yung, a member of the city’s expert advisory panel.
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Hong Kong's Zero-Covid Approach Is the Main Issue Frustrating Businesses There, Says Analyst
Hong Kong still maintains strict quarantine rules even as authorities elsewhere have loosened similar restrictions.
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Hong Kong Election Defines Dramatic Changes by Beijing
Elections for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Sunday mark the culmination of Beijing’s campaign to rein in the body that had once kept it from imposing its unrestrained will over the semi-autonomous territory.
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Blaze Traps Hundreds in Hong Kong Tower, 13 Hospitalized
Firefighters in Hong Kong have rescued hundreds of people who fled to the rooftop of a skyscraper and became trapped there after a large fire broke out
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People Are Paying Top Dollar for Cocktails With No Alcohol in Them — Here's Why
The no- and low-alcoholic beverage industry skyrocketed during the past year as consumers shift from coping with the pandemic to prioritizing their health.
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These Are the 50 ‘Best' Bars in the World for 2021
The best bar in the world is London’s Connaught Bar, which topped “The World’s 50 Best Bars” list for the second year in a row.
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Hong Kong's Leader Says National Security Law Has City ‘Back on the Right Track'
According to Hong Kong’s top leader, who was appointed by Beijing, the city has entered a “favorable era” for Hong Kong to plan for its future.
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CDC Raises Covid Travel Advisory Level for Singapore and Hong Kong
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday increased its travel advisories for Singapore and Hong Kong by one level each.
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Hong Kong Grants Quarantine Exemption to Nicole Kidman
Hong Kong’s government says it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform “designated professional work.”
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Li Auto Shares Off to Muted Start in $1.5 Billion Hong Kong Debut
Li Auto sold shares at 118.00 Hong Kong dollar per share, raising the company 11.6 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1.49 billion).
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Asian Countries Try a New Strategy to Get People on Board With Vaccines: Free Prizes
In a race to get more people vaccinated, businesses and local governments are coming up with creative ways to encourage those who are still hesitant.