Hong Kong — Blog — Michael Bociurkiw

World Briefing: October 4, 2024

Apparent Israeli bombing has caused large explosions just outside Beirut's international airport. Cambodian authorities have arrested and charged an award-winning journalist in apparent reprisal for his investigative journalism

Wave of Arrests in HK Nets Prominent Opposition Leaders

A wave of arrests of pro-democracy leaders and activists in Hong Kong on Saturday could lead to a fresh round of violent protests.

Michael BociurkiwApril 18, 2020HK, coronavirus outbreak, HKprotests, covid19, Hong Kong protests, Hong Kong, dissent, China, asia, coronavirus, china

Coronavirus Pandemic: Latest Update (April 6, 2020)

As the Covid-19 pandemic makes it terrifying march around the globe, ravaging the economy along with it, we are at a point where things could still get worse before they get better.

Singapore Panel: Is Volatility the Name of the Game for the Remainder of 2019?

An expert panel organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore identified key issues that need to be on your radar for the remainder of 2019

Reality Check: Hong Kong

A hot take from my reconnaissance visit this week to crisis-hit Hong Kong..

Michael BociurkiwOctober 10, 2019HK, HKprotests, diplomacy, Hong Kong, breaking news, politics, human rights, China, asia, AsiaComment

VIDEO: Cathay Pacific And Their 'Disgraceful' Reaction to the Hong Kong Protests

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, has adopted a strict policy for staff in reaction to the protests in the territory - and from intense pressure from Beijing, Here is my analysis on the situation.

Michael BociurkiwSeptember 10, 2019HK, HKprotests, Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, CX, Opinion, asia, travel, airline, china

VIDEO - Hong Kong Protests: Luxury Retail Carnage

Michael Bociurkiw describes the “retail carnage” that has occurred in Hong Kong after several weeks of anti-government protests. The downturn has been especially pronounced in the luxury sector.