Hong Kong authorities are holding 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing as the city attempts to stem an emerging omicron outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Property sales up for whole of 2021
The total consideration for these agreements for 2021 was $917.84 billion, up 46.1% year-on-year and a 32.6% up compared with 2019. The number of assignments of building units for 2021 was 117,459, up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong considering new mortgage scheme that would slash down payments, monthly instalments for subsidised flats, city leader says
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the government hoped to enable citizens, including those waiting for public housing, to ‘leapfrog’ renting and purchase homes instead Hong Kong is considering a new ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC China brokerage joint venture partner selling 39per cent stake
HSBC Holdings PLC's China securities brokerage joint venture partner is selling most of its equity ownership, an exchange filing showed, and a source with knowledge of the matter said the bank was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
Passengers look out from the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship docked at Kai Tak cruise terminal in Hong Kong Wednesday, HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans all flights from U.S. and seven other countries as omicron spreads
The Chinese territory is implementing its strictest restrictions since the onset of covid in response to a developing outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls, bans flights from eight countries
Hong Kong announced strict new anti-coronavirus controls on Wednesday, banning flights from eight nations, shuttering bars and gyms and cancelling evening restaurant dining after the Omicron variant ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans flights as Omicron surges around globe
Asian financial hub Hong Kong banned flights from eight nations on Wednesday as part of strict new virus curbs, with Omicron outbreaks spiralling out of ... ( read original story ...)
Business closures, flights ban over Covid threat
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the government will re-impose strict anti-epidemic measures in Hong Kong to try to ward off a large-scale Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
Hong Kong announced strict new anti-coronavirus controls today (Jan 5), banning flights from eight nations, shuttering bars and gyms and cancelling evening restaurant dining after the Omicr ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Announces New COVID Measures, Including Flight Bans
The new rules include a ban on flights from eight countries for two weeks from Jan. 8, effecting Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Philippines, France and India. Lam was ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart splits Hong Kong workforce on concerns about new COVID-19 outbreak
Standard Chartered Plc has started operating in split teams in Hong Kong, a bank spokesperson said on Wednesday, as the Asian financial hub announced tough new restrictions after an increase in new ... ( read original story ...)
Bain-Backed China Startup Newlink Considering Hong Kong IPO, Sources Say
Newlink Group, a Chinese energy startup that provides digital solutions to gas and electric-vehicle charging stations, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise $300 ... ( read original story ...)
CE mulls special mortgage plan for subsidised flats
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the government will consider introducing special mortgage arrangements for prospective subsidised flats buyers, to ... ( read original story ...)