[ad_1] The benchmark indices fell for the third straight day on profit booking, following a rebound after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire to end the four-day military conflict that stemmed from Operation Sindoor. On Tuesday, the Nifty 50 index fell 1.05% or 261.55 points to 24,683.9, while the Sensex 30 slipped 1.06%, its…
[ad_1] The health departments of Singapore and Hong Kong had last week notified about an increase in COVID-19 infections, which is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. In the wake of reports about the surge in coronavirus cases, India had convened a review meeting on Monday. Should we be concerned about this current “wave” of COVID-19? What…
[ad_1] Hong Kong, Asian shares advanced Tuesday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war, but the gains were tempered by uncertainties over the longer term, as analysts warned President Donald Trump’s policies could still quickly change. The United States and China said in a joint statement that it…
[ad_1] Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong are bringing forward dividend payments to the second quarter, a move that may smooth out yuan volatility over the year. The payments, which require the firms to convert yuan into Hong Kong dollars, are set to rise to $36.1 billion for the April-to-June period, almost double the average…
[ad_1] (Bloomberg Opinion) — Business travelers have been visiting Hong Kong in recent weeks, attending big finance conferences and mulling whether to wade back into China. Chinese and Hong Kong stocks are up by some $2 trillion in market value since the January lows. Exchanging investment ideas aside, visitors are keen to offer their views…
[ad_1] Critics say officials in the Chinese finance hub have used the sedition offence, which has roots in British colonial rule, to target government critics and stifle dissent. | Photo Credit: AFP Hong Kong police said on Saturday (August 31, 2024) that two people were arrested for sedition under a new national security law, accusing…
