Apple pulls Hong Kong app used by protesters after China warning
HONG KONG, Oct 10, 2019, AFP. Apple on Thursday removed an app criticised by China…
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.
Swedish tech firm hands Hong Kong protesters free security keys amid fears over police tactics online
HONG KONG, Oct 10, 2019, SCMP. A Swedish tech company renowned for encryption has donated…
China’s state newspaper slams Apple for app use by Hong Kong protesters
HONG KONG, Oct 9, 2019, Reuters. The Chinese Communist Party’s official newspaper, the People’s Daily,…
[Ratings] Singapore is world’s most competitive economy: WEF
SINGAPORE, Oct 9, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore is the world’s most competitive economy, according…
[Ratings] Top 5 big risks in 2019 that the world doesn’t need right now
It’s now more than 10 years since the subprime mortgage crisis in the U.S. forced…
Houston Rockets team banned on AliBaba, by China’s broadcasters and retailers after the tweet supporting for the HK protestors
BEIJING, Oct 8, 2019, CNBC. China’s largest online shopping sites owned by giants Alibaba and…
‘No plans’ to bring in more laws under emergency powers: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam
HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2019, SCMP. Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday she had no…
[Analytics] Budweiser wants to take on Asian beer markets where local brews rule
After listing its Budweiser APAC in Hong Kong last week, AB InBev said it will…
First Hong Kongers appear in court for defying mask ban
HONG KONG, Oct 7, 2019, AFP. Hong Kong democracy protesters arrested for defying a new…
Thousands march in Hong Kong protest despite ban on face masks and city in lockdown
HONG KONG, Oct 5, 2019, The Straits Times. Even with the city in lockdown mode,…
Thailand market among ASEAN best
BANGKOK, Oct 5, 2019, Bangkok Post. Thailand has been one of the better-performing markets in…
Hong Kong government mulls anti-mask law, violators could face a year in jail
HONG KONG, Oct 4, 2019, Bloomberg, AFP. Hong Kong is expected to ban face masks…