Hong Kongers have delivered a clarion call for change over the last fortnight with a landslide local election defeat for the government and more than one in ten hitting the streets peacefully on Sunday but will Beijing listen?

Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch after rare calm

Business activity in Hong Kong contracted at the fastest pace in 21 years in November, dragged down by anti-government protests and softening global demand, an IHS Markit survey showed on Wednesday.

Business activity in Hong Kong shrinks the most in 21 years: Sources

The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill sought by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that aims to defend civil rights in the semi-autonomous territory.

United States House passes Hong Kong 'Democracy Act'

India and Malaysian equities were the most expensive in Asia on October 2, based on their price-to-earnings valuation metrics, according to Refinitiv. Most other regional markets saw a rise in valuations over the past month, thanks to some easing US-China trade tensions and rate cuts by major central banks.

India, Malaysia priciest share markets in Asia: Report

Hong Kong democracy activists urged members of the US Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation to combat human rights abuses in the city, rejecting any suggestion that such a move would be inappropriate US involvement in another country's affairs.

China should not have it both ways: Hong Kong's Joshua Wong to US Congress

London Stock Exchange Group on Friday formally rejected a takeover bid by its Hong Kong rival, citing "fundamental" flaws and concerns over its ties to the Hong Kong government.

London Stock Exchange rejects Hong Kong takeover bid

Hong Kong activists called off protests on Wednesday in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and denounced a Chinese state newspaper report that they were planning "massive terror" in the Chinese-ruled city.

Hong Kong protesters hit pause in memory of September 11

China's central bank said on Friday it was cutting the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves for the third time this year, releasing $126.35 billion in liquidity to shore up the flagging economy.

China cuts banks' reserve ratios, frees up $126 billion for loans as economy slows

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

Everything must be done in Hong Kong to avoid violence: Merkel to Chinese premier

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Shares in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd fell nearly 4% in early trade on Thursday following the resignation of its chairman after the market closed on the previous day.

Cathay shares fall nearly 4% after chairman resigns

Protesters were expected to gather in downtown Hong Kong on Saturday in the latest of a series of anti-government demonstrations that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.

Hong Kong protesters expected to regroup despite police ban

Hong Kong democracy activists kicked off a weekend of fresh rallies on Saturday in a major test for the movement following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move.

Thousands take to streets with rival rallies as Hong Kong's divisions deepen

Tourists in Hong Kong said on Tuesday (August 13) night they were ''scared'' during demonstrations in the city and were unsure of when they will be able to get back home as flights were disrupted for a second day.

Hong Kong: Tourists ''scared'' as flights disrupted for second day running

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