A worker cleans up after a restaurant in Causeway Bay closes to comply with new restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Dickson Lee A worker cleans up after a restaurant in Causeway Bay closes to comply with new restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Dickson Lee
A worker cleans up after a restaurant in Causeway Bay closes to comply with new restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Dickson Lee
Richard Harris
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The View by Richard Harris

In the coronavirus war, the odds are in favour of allowing businesses to carry on

  • Instead of aiming unrealistically for zero Covid-19 cases, the government must seek a better balance between public health and the impact of restrictions on the economy

Richard Harris
Richard Harris

Updated: 5:56am, 8 Jan, 2021

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A worker cleans up after a restaurant in Causeway Bay closes to comply with new restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Dickson Lee A worker cleans up after a restaurant in Causeway Bay closes to comply with new restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Dickson Lee
A worker cleans up after a restaurant in Causeway Bay closes to comply with new restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Richard has pioneered Asian investment management at senior levels for companies such as JP Morgan, Citi, BNY Mellon and several start-ups. He has 40 years of experience in a full range of investment and capital markets activities. He is CEO of Port Shelter Investment Management.