European stock markets slid lower on Wednesday (Nov 20) on revived concerns for a China-US trade deal after US lawmakers passed legislation to support Hong Kong civil rights, sparking anger in Beijing.

Vietnamese nationals who are pursuing study at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on November 16 received support from the Consulate General of Vietnam to return home as the university announced immediate termination of the current term, initially scheduled to end in December, due to widening unrest.

European stock markets mostly slid on Monday (Nov 11) as traders reacted to fading US-China trade deal hopes, renewed unrest in Hong Kong, a stronger pound and political impasse in Spain.

Asian markets turned lower on Monday (Nov 11) as another record close on Wall Street was overshadowed by uncertainty on the China-US trade talks, while Hong Kong was also hit by fresh protests in which at least one person was shot.

Vietjet president and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been named the APAC CEO of the Year at the 2019 Aviation 100 Awards held today in Hong Kong.

The demands of digital transformation are forcing organisations of all sizes and industries to reassess the effectiveness and scalability of the existing legacy security infrastructure. Networks in sensitive sectors such as government, financial services, and healthcare often hold highly-valuable data on individuals, financial transactions, and critical infrastructure. This data-rich environment makes them the target of a variety of threats like ransomware. Peerapong Jongvibool, vice president for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong at Fortinet, told VIR about the importance of security-driven networking and what Fortinet’s cybersecurity solution can do for organisations.

Hong Kong might be heading for recession after months of violent protests but that hasn't stopped one businessman from forking out almost US$1 million for a parking spot.

Starbucks has emerged as the latest brand to fall foul of Hong Kong's protesters after a family member of the local restaurant chain that owns the local franchise spoke out against demonstrators.

The US PGA Tour on Tuesday (Sep 24) cancelled next month's season-ending event on its Chinese feeder golf circuit in Hong Kong citing "continued demonstrations, civil unrest and safety concerns".

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday (Sep 6) the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong "must be guaranteed", after meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.

For the first time, Guangdong (China) Export-Import Fair in Vietnam took place in Hanoi, attracting the participation of nearly 300 enterprises from Vietnam and from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau (China).

G7 leaders meeting in France on Monday (Aug 26) backed Hong Kong's autonomy as laid out in a 1984 agreement between Britain and China and called for calm in the protest-hit city.

Italian champions Juventus announced on Wednesday (Aug 21) that they have opened a new branch in Hong Kong as the Serie A giants look to expand into the Asia-Pacific region.

Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Tuesday (Aug 13) as protests that have jolted the city for more than two months fuel political and economic uncertainty, with China's growing frustration leading to worries it will take a tougher line with the standoff.

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific warned its staff on Monday (Aug 12) that they could be fired if they "support or participate in illegal protests", as the airline comes under pressure from Beijing.