Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the city's COVID-19 outbreak is not yet past its peak despite recent daily case numbers showing a slight levelling off. "At this moment, we could not comfortably say ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong grapples with massive COVID-19 surge
ABC News' Britt Clennett explores how Hong Kong is being hit by the omicron variant after two years of low case numbers and deaths, and how the region is attempting to fight the surge. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs a command centre fast to marshal all resources against Covid-19, or risk losing out to Singapore amid the expat exodus
As increasing numbers of international citizens and businesspeople ditch Hong Kong over its pandemic handling and head for Singapore, more needs to be done to win the virus fight and stop the exodus ... ( read original story ...)
Business alliance plans ‘show of force’ in bid to ensure Hong Kong finance chief’s controversial rent deferral measure proceeds
Alliance of SMEs plans to hold a press conference soon with legislators in a bid to push the government and Executive Council to endorse proposal. ( read original story ...)
COVID surges in Hong Kong, leader urges vaccines
Posted . Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Friday that the city's COVID-19 vaccination program would focus on its e ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Hong Kong is stuck in limbo as COVID-19 cases soar
Hong Kong's strict adherence to its zero-COVID strategy has resulted in many aggressive policies that are forcing residents to flee the city, writes the Financial Times' Ravi Mattu. ( read original story ...)
Didi Plunges 42% After Halting Planned Hong Kong Stock Listing
Didi Global Inc. plunged 44% on Friday after the company suspended preparations for its planned Hong Kong listing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Billionaire Ron Sim Revamps V3 Group As Unit Revives Hong Kong IPO
Ron Sim has revamped his privately held V3 Group into three core businesses after its consumer brands segment revived plans to list on the Hong Kong bourse. ( read original story ...)
Flight attendants turned insurance agents boost new policy sales to a five-year high in Hong Kong
Life insurance sales in Hong Kong jumped 25 per cent last year, the highest since 2016, after insurers bolstered staff numbers by recruiting flight attendants laid off amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s table tennis stars off to a mixed start at US$2 million Singapore Smash event
Doo Hoi-kem and Lee Ho-ching go through in women’s singles, but men’s doubles pair Wong Chun-ting and Ho Kwan-kit crash out. ( read original story ...)
Carrianna Group launches data center in Hong Kong
Hong Kong property firm Carrianna Group has launched a new data center. The company's data center in Kwai Chung industrial area, jointly invested alongside Jun Gao Holdings Company Limited and Dr. ( read original story ...)
Wanda’s Mall Unit Delays $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group Co. has put a planned Hong Kong initial public offering for its shopping mall unit on hold, according to people familiar with the matter. Zhuhai Wanda ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s overwhelmed hospitals are keeping the dead in wards with Covid patients.
For several weeks, bodies have been piling up at hospitals because the city’s public mortuaries, which can take up to 3,000 bodies, are full. ( read original story ...)
Didi plummets 42% and extends pain for Chinese stocks as it halts plan to list shares on Hong Kong exchange
Chinese stocks were already under pressure after the SEC identified five companies that could be delisted if they don't get audited in the US. ( read original story ...)