President on course for life term after Russian voters back parliamentary decision in country seeking strength amid uncertainty and longing for stability

Hong Kong can ill-afford to follow other parts of the world in reimposing lockdowns, so it must err on the side of caution and show quarantine readiness

Private or international concerns in Hong Kong that charge some parents millions of dollars in miscellaneous fees will have to justify their actions

It will take more than advertising to swing perceptions and opinions

It is not about Hong Kong becoming ‘just another mainland city’, but one that knows how to take advantage of its special connections and expertise with the mainland

Passengers left in transit or transfer limbo at Hong Kong’s airport sparked public concern over the potential health risk. The Airport Authority was right to take a tough line with the airlines responsible for stranding them

As concerns deepen over the law, Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li has rightly highlighted that judicial and professional qualities should be the only criteria relevant to the appointment of judges to handle such cases

German fintech group with huge financial hole serves as a reminder for investors and regulators that even companies with a high public profile may implode because of improprieties.

Easing of border tensions between nations after deadly clash must also be met with cooling of nationalist urges, and political efforts have to be intensified on both sides to get relations back on track.

With the lack of global unity helping accelerate the coronavirus spread, it is positive news that an international team will be dispatched to find out more about how the outbreak started

The concerns of Hong Kong people need to be addressed in the wake of the national security law if the departure of top talents to Britain and other countries is to be avoided

The unveiling of legislation has raised some legitimate fears and, although freedoms are guaranteed under the Basic Law, Hong Kong and Beijing need to restore mutual trust and confidence.

The American actions will have a degree of short-term impact on Hong Kong, but the city’s special standing as a bridge between the world’s second-biggest economy and global markets is bound to stay intact.

It is time for Hong Kong to look forward and trust that any forebodings it has about national security legislation will prove unfounded, and that it can recover economic momentum and enhance its status as a financial centre.

Hopefully the record penalties imposed by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for insider trading will act as a strong deterrent to others

The scheme was supposed to be the first step towards cleaning up our environment; instead, the legislature has effectively dumped the bill

Observers believe the American strategy is a cynical ploy to complicate and derail negotiations

The introduction of a national security law has seen some firms draw up contingency plans, but that does not mean an exodus from this city

Fans of groups like BTS and Blackpink are known for their effective use of social media but by getting too deeply involved in politics they risk violating the rights of others

With an increasingly grim outlook in the global coronavirus fight, the World Health Organisation’s call for an all-out effort against transmission must be heeded as the search for an effective treatment continues

Following ‘deeply troubling’ complaints, the Hong Kong schools body has made it clear that such behaviour will not be tolerated, and a plan to strengthen diversity and equality will be developed.

Efforts to find a political and diplomatic solution following a deadly clash in the Himalayas are being complicated by nationalist sentiments and, for New Delhi, worsening relations with its other neighbours.

As Hong Kong records its seventh fatality from Covid-19 and numbers escalate in other parts of the world, attention has again been turned to treatment and prevention.

Donald Trump was only hurting his country’s own industry and companies by blocking and punishing the Chinese telecoms giant.

In this new hi-tech, cutthroat world, BeiDou will put China and its allied economies in good stead

There has, understandably, been criticism of the publicly funded wage subsidy during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the goal was to save jobs that support families and economic activity

Statues and place names of those whose contributions were harmful or damaging should be removed. But there should always be a place in public spaces for those who society considers great and can help us understand and respect our history.

Whether it is finding a vaccine to protect against Covid-19, strengthening multilateralism or shoring up economic growth and development, they know they need to cooperate and work together.

No longer a shoppers’ paradise, outlets catering to locals are once again making their presence felt.