Hong Kong
Interlinkages, Creditsafe announce strategic collaboration
Interlinkages Online, the cross-border trade finance marketplace and Creditsafe, the global business intelligence experts have announced their strategic collaboration for providing Global Counterparty Credit Reports to Financial Institutions in Bangladesh.
Credit rating companies tie up to let Bangladeshi firms access foreign loans
Two Hong Kong based credit rating companies have begun working in Bangladesh from today (Tuesday) to provide assistance to banks, financial institutions and business houses for getting credit from abroad.
Hong Kong's university entrance exam question triggers outcry, exposes education flaws
Hong Kong's education system is in the spotlight once again over a question on the history exam for Hong Kong's university admissions concerning Japan's invasion of China during the first half of the 20th century, causing a public outcry.
Hong Kong Cabinet reshuffled
Five principal officials were appointed after a Cabinet reshuffle in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with new appointments for the ministers overseeing mainland affairs, civil service, financial services and home affairs, as well as innovation and technology.
HK democracy activists, media tycoon arrested
At least 14 veteran pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon were arrested in Hong Kong on Saturday on charges of joining unlawful protests last year calling for reforms.
Hong Kong plans handouts, tax cuts to counter economic woes
Hong Kong's government is proposing a nearly $1,300 cash handout for each resident over 18 years old to help alleviate hardships brought on by the spreading viral outbreak and prolonged political protests.
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Hong Kong
With two more cases reported on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia in Hong Kong has increased to 62.
Hong Kong announces anti-virus funds
Hong Kong's leader unveiled a 25 billion Hong Kong dollar ($3.2 billion) fund on Friday to bolster efforts to fight the virus outbreak, as the city announced three new cases, bringing its total to 56.
Hong Kong lifts quarantine on cruise ship
Hong Kong has lifted a quarantine on the World Dream cruise ship after clearing all crew members of the new virus.
Hong Kong reports first death from new coronavirus infection
A 39-year-old man infected with novel coronavirus died on Tuesday in a Hong Kong hospital, the first death case in Hong Kong, the hospital's spokesperson confirmed.