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Hong Kong protesters swarm airport as violence intensifies
Agencies, Published on 12/08/2019
» HONG KONG: One of the world's busiest airports cancelled all flights as thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal Monday afternoon, after clashes with police became increasingly violent during a 10th straight weekend of demonstrations.
Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia cancel Hong Kong flights
Online Reporters, Published on 12/08/2019
» Thai Airways International and Thai AirAsia suspended flights to Hong Kong after the Chinese territory closed its airport on Monday.
Cathay Pacific warns staff over 'illegal protests'
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific warned staff on Monday that they could be fired for supporting "illegal protests", as the firm comes under pressure from Beijing over pro-democracy demonstrations.
Versace, Coach apologise over China T-shirt blunders
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» BEIJING: Luxury fashion brands Versace and Coach have apologised for making perceived affronts to China's national sovereignty on T-shirts, mistakes that cost them their high-profile Chinese brand ambassadors.
Cathay Pacific warns it could fire staff for supporting 'illegal protests'
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific warned its staff on Monday that they could be fired if they "support or participate in illegal protests", as the airline comes under pressure from Beijing.
'They're being used': Hong Kong protests divide neighbourhood
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters boast of a broad support base but their movement has divided some neighbourhoods, including Wong Tai Sin, where many police officers live.
Cathay Pacific shares plunge after China warning on protests
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong's flagship carrier Cathay Pacific plunged more than four percent on Monday, after Beijing banned airline staff supporting Hong Kong protesters from flights going through the mainland.
Asian markets mixed as dealers fret over US-China trade talks
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Monday with investors gripped by concerns about the US-China trade war after Donald Trump said he was prepared to walk away from next month's planned talks.
Aviation regulator’s measures could threaten Cathay’s access to China
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/08/2019
» China’s latest move against Cathay Pacific could send the city’s flagship airline into a tailspin and trigger possibly the worst crisis of its 72-year history, as a review of its finances revealed the airline’s increasing reliance on the mainland market.
Canadian leaves monkhood after sex allegations
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/08/2019
» A Canadian monk popular among locals in Mae Hong Son for helping the poor has resigned from the monkhood following accusations of having sexual relationships with at least one woman.