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☆ Foxconn imposes restrictions on iPhone assembly plant in China's Zhengzhou - SCMP
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Foxconn, the trading name of Hon Hai Precision Industry, is seen on top of the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuOct 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn (2317.TW) has imposed tough COVID-19 control restrictions on its plant in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou that assembles Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iPhone, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday. "Production in the Zhengzhou campus remains normal, without a notable impact (from the Covid-19) situation," SCMP quoted a Foxconn spokesman as saying on Thursday. The new measures come as Foxconn's factory is ramping up production of the latest iPhone 14 models, SCMP added. Both Foxconn and Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

☆ Foxconn says production normal at iPhone plant in China despite COVID curbs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Foxconn, the trading name of Hon Hai Precision Industry, is seen on top of the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuOct 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan electronics manufacturer Foxconn (2317.TW) said on Friday production at its largest iPhone factory remains normal, despite tightening COVID-19 restrictions at the plant in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou this week. "Zhengzhou (plant) still maintains normal production and has little impact (from the situation)," Foxconn told Reuters. The new measures follow Zhengzhou's latest outbreak recording a total of 196 cases since Oct. 8, and come as Foxconn's factory is ramping up production of the latest iPhone 14 models. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Beijing newsroom and Juby Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Kim CoghillOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Burned-out young people in Hong Kong are escaping to a peaceful island
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Dave Lucas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, crosses on a ferry to Victoria Harbour, with the financial district seen in the background, in Hong Kong, China September 23, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property...moreCraftsman Jesse Yu, 32, crosses on a ferry to Victoria Harbour, with the financial district seen in the background, in Hong Kong, China September 23, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuClose

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivers his first annual policy address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee said in his inaugural policy address on Wednesday that he wanted to bolster the city's competitiveness and attract more overseas talent, including graduates from top global universities. Lee, a former career policeman with limited financial expertise, also stressed in his speech that further safeguarding the city's national security would remain a priority, with more national security laws currently being explored. "Apart from actively nurturing and retaining local talents, the government will proactively trawl the world for talents," Lee said in his speech to local lawmakers. ($1 = 7.8499 Hong Kong dollars)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by James Pomfret, Clare Jim and Donny Kwok; Writing by James Pomfret; Editing by Simon Cameron-MooreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

"People need space, but there's so much noise in the city," added the 36-year-old devotee of Buddhism and Zen. "These social events are important catalysts," said Ng Mee-kam, a professor of urban studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. "He was quite amazed and asked me whether we young people can really survive on dreams," added Yu, whose workshop, tucked behind a bed in his studio flat, is about 100 sq. "My dream is just a wall away from me," added Yu, who works freelance in corporate communications and sometimes goes kayaking with Chan, a good friend. "After moving to Peng Chau, I realised I don't need to emigrate anymore," Chan said.

☆ Liverpool jolt Man City as Arsenal go four points clear
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Martyn Herman | Tommy Lund | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

City, who could have gone 16 points clear of their hosts with a win, had a Phil Foden goal disallowed, while Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was shown a red card for remonstrating with a linesman after a tackle on Salah. Mikel Arteta's side have 27 points from 10 games with City and Tottenham Hotspur on 23. Chelsea are in fourth spot with 19 points, with a game in hand, thanks to a 2-0 win at Aston Villa courtesy of a double by England midfielder Mason Mount. Manchester United are fifth with 16 points from nine games after drawing 0-0 at home to sixth-placed Newcastle United, who have 15. Despite Arsenal's flying start to the season the popular theory is that relentless City are primed to claim a fifth title in six seasons.

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov is seen docked, in Hong Kong, China October 7, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday there was "no legal basis" for the city to act on Western sanctions, when asked about a Russian yacht berthed in the financial centre that belongs to a sanctioned Russian oligarch. Hong Kong authorities were criticised by the U.S. State Department for allowing a luxury yacht belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov to dock in Hong Kong waters last week. Instead, Lee said Hong Kong would only abide by United Nations sanctions. Officials in Hong Kong do what is right to protect the interests of the country and the interests of Hong Kong.

☆ Wall Street shops get dinged for nearly $2 billion in penalties for failing to police bankers' use of Whatsapp
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Aaron Weinman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some of the world's largest banks from Goldman Sachs to Morgan Stanley will cough up nearly $2 billion in penalties to the US regulators for failing to sufficiently monitor their employees' use of unauthorized messaging apps. At the heart of the matter here are bankers' use of communications platforms like Whatsapp or Signal. These are encrypted messaging apps that bankers regularly use to communicate with clients and even journalists. The largest US banks, boutiques, and European lenders were caught up in a probe around the use of unauthorized messaging apps. Whatsapp, for example, is a popular messaging app with bankers dealing with clients based outside the US.

☆ An ex-Morgan Stanley employee has been repping staffers with bias claims against the bank. In a new suit, a top exec is accused of 'racist rants.'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Danielle Walker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Blackburn Law, PLLC. "Essentially, Morgan Stanley gave me the seed money to start my practice," Blackburn said of his resolved legal dispute with the bank. A Morgan Stanley spokesman declined to comment on Blackburn's employment at the firm. Hornbach allegedly tasked von der Schmidt with producing the research publication in December 2019, months into his employment at Morgan Stanley. He said it was experiences at Morgan Stanley that put him on the path to being a litigator.

☆ Hong Kong to hold press conference on Friday to update on hotel quarantine - source
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterTravellers queue up for shuttle bus to quarantine hotels at the Hong Kong International Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Hong Kong, China, August 1, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's government will hold a press conference on Friday afternoon to update on the relaxation of its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals, a government source told Reuters. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Clare Jim in Hong Kong; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Cathay Pacific to increase flight frequencies after Hong Kong eases quarantine restrictions
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterA Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at the airport, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Hong Kong, China, March 31, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) on Friday said it plans to add more than 200 pairs of passenger flights in October to both regional and long-haul destinations. The announcement came after Hong Kong government said to scrap its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals from Sept. 26. "While we will continue to add back more flights as quickly as is feasible, it will take time to rebuild our capacity gradually," Cathay said in a statement. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Twinnie Siu and Meg Shen; editing by Jason NeelyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

You can watch all the news from the Tudum event live via Netflix's YouTube channel on September 24. How to watch Netflix Tudum 2022You can watch the Netflix Tudum 2022 livestream event on Netflix's YouTube channel. What is Netflix's Tudum event? Tudum is an annual Netflix event that's a lot like Comic-Con for Netflix fans. Tudum 2022 is a chance for filmmakers to talk about popular and upcoming titles with fans.

☆ Hong Kong will scrap COVID hotel quarantine from Sept. 26
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Travellers queue up for shuttle bus to quarantine hotels at the Hong Kong International Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Hong Kong, China, August 1, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong will scrap its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals from Sept. 26, more than 2.5 years after it was first implemented, in a long-awaited move for many residents and businesses in the financial hub. The former British colony is a global outlier outside mainland China in imposing hotel quarantine for international arrivals, in line with the country's "dynamic zero" COVID strategy. Both events have been widely seen as a bid to show that Hong Kong can resume business as usual. Hong Kong has reported more than 1.7 million COVID infections and 9,934 deaths since the pandemic began.

Over 2,500 people lined up to offer condolences to Queen Elizabeth II outside the British consulate in Hong Kong on September 12, 2022. It originally defined sedition as speech that brought “hatred or contempt” against the Queen, her heirs, or the Hong Kong government. The colonial flag of Hong Kong and images of Queen Elizabeth are placed outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong on September 12. “I feel angry that the Hong Kong government is not showing any respect properly (to the Queen). Since the introduction of the national security law, Britain has created what it calls a path to citizenship via a new type of visa.

☆ Hong Kong leader to make announcement soon on COVID quarantine policy
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Travellers queue up for shuttle bus to quarantine hotels at the Hong Kong International Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Hong Kong, China, August 1, 2022. Lee said he was conscious that Hong Kong needed to retain its competitiveness, adding that authorities wanted to bring back events and activities to the city. We would like to have an orderly opening up...because we don't want to have chaos or confusion in the process," he told reporters. Hong Kong, taking its cues from China which is pursuing a zero-COVID policy, is one of the few places in the world to still require travellers from abroad to quarantine upon arrival though the length of quarantine has eased over time. Business groups, diplomats and many residents have slammed the city's COVID-19 rules, saying they threaten Hong Kong's standing as a global financial centre.

REUTERS/Tyrone SiuSept 20 (Reuters) - Chip giant Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) on Tuesday unveiled its new computing platform called DRIVE Thor that would centralize autonomous and assisted driving as well as other digital functions including in-car entertainment. General Motor's (GM.N) autonomous driving unit Cruise last week said it had developed its own chips to be deployed by 2025. It currently uses Nvidia chips. read moreThe first customer Nvidia announced for DRIVE Thor is China's Geely-owned (GEELY.UL) ZEEKR. Shapiro said its current computer system called DRIVE Orin will be used in Chinese car company XPeng's new smart SUV and Chinese autonomous driving startup QCraft.

☆ Anglia a început Euro 2020 cu o victorie în fața Croației, scor 1-0
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-22 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Anglia a început Euro 2020 cu o victorie în fața Croației, scor 1-0, însă în meciul cu Scoția a obținut doar o remiză albă. Cred că avem o echipă tare, ne apărăm bine. La rândul ei, Cehia a învins Scoția cu 2-0, iar apoi a remizat cu Croația, scor 1-1. Noi ne pregătim de această partidă știind ce avem de făcut și cum să profităm de șansa noastră de a o câștiga", a spus Mings. Meciul Cehia - Anglia se va disputa marți și va fi transmis în direct de PRIME, cu începere de la ora 22:00.

Persons: Gareth Southgate, Tyrone Mings, James . Organizations: Euro, Wembley Locations: Anglia, Croației, Scoția, Cehia, Portugalia, Angliei, Croația

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