SYDNEY / TOKYO (Reuters) – Australian states tightened borders and restricted visits to bars on Tuesday, as Disney prepared to close its Hong Kong and Japan theme park, intensifying the search as a jump in new cases of coronavirus in Asia fueled fears of a second wave of infections. FILE …
Read More »Hong Kong adopts toughest coronavirus curves after surge in cases | News
Hong Kong is expected to impose its toughest limits on controlling the coronavirus, after authorities warned that the risk of a large-scale outbreak was extremely high. Under the new measures, which take effect at midnight (16:00 GMT), face masks will be mandatory for people using public transportation, and restaurants will …
Read More »China’s exports in June unexpectedly increase as economies rebound, imports rise
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s exports rose unexpectedly in June when foreign economies reopened after the blockades, while imports grew for the first time this year, reinforcing views that the recovery from the pandemic is winning Land in the second largest economy in the world. FILE PHOTO: Cranes and containers are …
Read More »Asian markets decline as virus and Sino-US tensions erupt
SINGAPORE / WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Asian stock markets fell on Tuesday, oil sank and a security offer supported the dollar as tensions between China and the US and new coronavirus restrictions in California maintained a control over investor optimism as the earnings season begins. FILE PHOTO: An SGX sign is …
Read More »Hong Kong leader says ‘protest’ pro-democracy vote could have violated new security laws
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Monday that an unofficial city-wide election by the pro-democracy camp over the weekend could have violated new national security laws by “subverting the state power. ” Hong Kong Executive Director Carrie Lam, wearing a protective mask, speaks during a press …
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