[Analytics] As China sneezes, global economy gets the chills
The coronavirus outbreak in China, which started in the city of Wuhan, has had analysts…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China, is an economy of 7 million people that joined APEC in 1991. On the year it joined the forum, it had a real GDP of USD 110 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 19,000. By 2016, its real GDP more than doubled at USD 269 billion, while its per capita GDP rose to USD 37,000.
Hong Kong reports first death from coronavirus, 39-year-old had travelled to Wuhan
HONG KONG, Feb 4, 2020, Reuters, Xinhua. Hong Kong reported its first death from the…
[Analytics] Hong Kong: new ruler, new reality
The results of Hong Kong’s district council elections last November spoke for themselves. Out of…
Philippines reports first death outside China as Duterte orders travel ban on visitors from mainland, Hong Kong
MANILA, Feb 2, 2020, SCMP. The Philippines has reported the first coronavirus death outside China,…
China reports 11,791 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection, 259 deaths
BEIJING, Feb 1, 2020, Xinhua. Chinese health authorities announced Saturday that 11,791 confirmed cases of…
Coronavirus has killed 106 and infected 4,515 people, Chinese health authorities say
BEIJING, Jan 28, 2020, CNBC. Chinese health authorities said Tuesday that the coronavirus outbreak has…
China halts stock trading in extended holiday as deadly virus outbreak spreads, sends country into lockdown
BEIJING, Jan 27, 2020, SCMP. China’s financial regulators will suspend trading on the Shanghai and…
S. Korea reports 3rd confirmed case of Wuhan coronavirus
SEOUL, Jan 26, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea on Sunday reported its third confirmed case of…
Malaysia’s PM says coronavirus not at critical stage to stop tourism from China
KLANG, Jan 26, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the…
Wuhan coronavirus seen to cut tourism revenues in Asia, including the Philippines: Expert
MANILA, Jan 26, 2020, The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The influx of Chinese tourists to the…
Cathay Pacific offers refunds on all mainland China flights until end of February, as Hong Kong’s tour agents cancel bookings
BEIJING, Jan 24, 2020, SCMP. Cathay Pacific is among the first carriers to allow passengers…
Singapore exporters desperate for volatile US-China trade deal to hold after year from hell
SINGAPORE, Jan 24, 2020, SCMP. After rounding off the decade with the year from hell,…