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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong and China shares rise but virus worries linger

HKTV tumbles after announcing share placement at a sharp discount

12 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares extend gains even as coronavirus cases rise

HKTV tumbles after announcing share placement at a sharp discount

12 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks recover tracking gains in US equities

Tencent Holdings, China Construction Bank, China Vanke boost A300 index

11 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rebound on global cues while virus spreads

Geely jumps after saying it has started talks to combine businesses with Volvo

11 February 2020
A logo of Geely automobile company. Markets responded in kind to Geely's announcement, sending its Hong Kong-listed shares up almost as much as 12% during Tuesday trading. 
Automobiles

Shares rev up as Geely explores merger with Volvo Cars

Marriage could pave way to Stockholm listing and improved access to technology

11 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rise with solid volumes, while coronavirus spreads

Geely jumps after saying it has started talks to combine businesses with Volvo

11 February 2020
Chow Tai Fook said it has no plans at this point to lay off workers in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Nikkei Markets

Chow Tai Fook shuts 40 stores in Hong Kong and Macao due to virus

Jeweler's move follows similar temporary shutdowns across mainland China

10 February 2020
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10 February 2020
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10 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip as coronavirus toll surpasses SARS

Tencent asks employees to work from home until Feb. 24

10 February 2020
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7 February 2020
At least 61 people are infected with the novel coronavirus on the Diamond Princess, seen anchored at Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama, on Feb. 7.
Coronavirus

No port in a storm: Cruise ships left adrift over coronavirus

Luxury liners struggle to drop anchor as countries turn them away

7 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares break rally as virus cases keep rising

Kingsoft and Netdragon Websoft jump amid speculation virus will boost demand

7 February 2020
The Diamond Princess off the coast of Yokohama. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said foreigners on a second cruise ship would not be allowed to enter Japan.
Coronavirus

41 new coronavirus cases confirmed on Yokohama cruise ship

Japan denies entry to foreigners on another cruise ship from Hong Kong

7 February 2020
The Hong Kong stock exchange's flag
Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip as coronavirus cases increase

TCL Electronics jumps on profit alert, while Sa Sa slips on Lunar New Year sales

7 February 2020
Striking Asian masks from the collection of Portuguese artist Jose de Guimaraes, exhibited in 2018 at Lisbon's Museu do Oriente.
Arts

Lisbon's Museum of the Orient highlights Portugal's history in Asia

From textiles to tai chi, gallery stands as testament to enduring connection

7 February 2020
A Cathay Pacific plane taxis at Hong Kong International Airport. Several employees of mainland state-owned companies told the Nikkei Asian Review that there is an "unspoken rule" among colleagues not to fly with Cathay. (Photo by Shinya Sawai) 
Business Spotlight

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific: One company, two systems

74-year-old airline navigates through coronavirus and protests

7 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks gain as China lowers tariffs on US imports

Air China, Bank of China among major gainers on A300

6 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares jump after China cuts tariffs on US goods

Crude lifts oil shares while supply concerns amid virus spur consumer stocks

6 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index tops 27,000 after US stocks set highs

HSBC climbs after report on restructuring, including senior management job cuts

6 February 2020
Hong Kongers line up to buy face masks on Feb. 5. The territory's medical system is under strain.
Coronavirus

Hong Kong imposes 14-day quarantine on all mainland visitors

Striking hospital workers want border sealed to combat coronavirus spread

6 February 2020
Cathay Pacific has slashed mainland flights amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus

Cathay Pacific asks all employees to take three weeks' unpaid leave

Airline also cuts mainland China flights by 90% amid coronavirus outbreak

5 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks climb as central bank support hopes grow

AirAsia rises after recent drop, while Cathay unveils unpaid leave scheme

5 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rise on global cues, virus spread watched

Cathay unveils unpaid leave plan after cutting China flights capacity

5 February 2020
A flag bearing the logo of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was the world's largest equity-raising hub in 2019, boosted by the $13 billion secondary listing of Alibaba Group Holding.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus disrupts Chinese companies' IPO plans in Hong Kong

Travel bans in region hamper global investor meetings for share sales

5 February 2020