About 93.3 per cent of the respondents said they were facing financial difficulties and wanted the government to offer them direct subsidies. SoCO deputy director Sze Lai-shan said: "The grass-roots ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reviewing calls to provide short-term subsidy for jobless residents, finance chief says
Hong Kong is looking into offering a short-term subsidy for unemployed workers in response to a call from lawmakers and unionists to help relieve their burdens amid a surging coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
In Year of the Tiger, Hong Kong should seek its fortune in commerce and shun politics
As someone once wisely said, Hong Kong is a monkey god, good at doing business, but a fragile Lin Daiyu when it comes to politics. One has to know one's own core competencies. Khaw Wei Kang, Macau In ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Set to Report 342 Local Covid Infections, SCMP Says
Hong Kong officials expect to report 342 local Covid cases on Sunday, the South China Morning Post reported, citing an unidentified source. If confirmed, the tally would mark the second straight day ... ( read original story ...)
Macao Measures Seen as Attempt to Head Off Hong Kong-Like Crisis
Planned election and national security measures in Macao, including revision of its national security law, are aimed at preventing any political crisis like that in nearby Hong Kong from taking root ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks poised for muted reopening after Hong Kong’s surge
Chinese shares look poised for mild early gains on their return from a week-long holiday, supported by a surge in Hong Kong-listed names and easing concerns about regulatory headwinds for the nation’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s property market sinks to 17-month low in January as Omicron wreaks havoc with deals
Hong Kong’s property market is expected to see even fewer deals in the coming month amid a fifth coronavirus outbreak linked to the Omicron strain, with the overall number of deals in the city sinking ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks poised for muted reopen after Hong Kong’s surge
Chinese shares look poised for mild early gains on their return from a weeklong holiday, supported by a surge in Hong Kong-listed names and easing concerns ... How China’s central bank will manage ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Hong Kong official offers weekly dose of positivity in new talk show with prominent figures, including property tycoon for opener
A talk show hosted by former commerce minister Frederick Ma will feature prominent guests from the business, banking and entertainment worlds. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: looming change in social-distancing measures puts Hong Kong restaurant and retail leaders on edge
Hong Kong’s business leaders are worried about the possibility of more stringent social-distancing rules being unveiled on Tuesday, as further curbs could hurt restaurants and retailers as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong hits record 351 new infections as officials plan for ‘worst-case scenario’ where patients quarantine at home
Home quarantine will be arranged for asymptomatic patients or those with mild symptoms if case numbers continue to increase, health chief says. ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu denied bail after being charged with attempting to commit seditious act
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu was denied bail on Saturday after being taken to court by national security police to face a charge of attempting to commit a seditious act. The legal document ... ( read original story ...)
Activist re-arrested in Hong Kong on the opening day of the Olympics
Koo Sze-yiu, 75, allegedly wanted to protest outside the Beijing Liaison Office to draw attention to imprisoned members of the pro-democracy movement. Meanwhile in Guangzhou, an evangelical Christian ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande to push ahead with sale of Hong Kong land after receiver appointment-source
HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China Evergrande Group will continue ... Oaktree’s move came after Evergrande, the world’s most indebted property developer with more than $300 billion in debt, defaulted ... ( read original story ...)