Hong Kong’s leader on Wednesday said people’s movements may be restricted during mandatory testing this month of the entire population for the coronavirus, as health officials reported a record 55,353 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong top lawyer leaves city abruptly after police questioning
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hong Kong politics news every morning. One of Hong Kong’s most prominent British lawyers has left the city abruptly after being ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Hang Seng, Standard Chartered to bar unvaccinated staff from Hong Kong branches, first batch of banks to enforce city’s vaccine pass policy
HSBC will continue to serve unvaccinated customers, exempting them from the policy, according to a memo to staff 'Vaccination is one of the most important ways we can keep our colleagues and customers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Budget 2022-23: All You Need to Know
We dissect the Hong Kong 2022-23 Budget, which includes spending plans worth over HK$170 billion to boost the economy and maintain public confidence. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s tough COVID curbs hobble its green finance ambitions
Hong Kong's ambition to become a hub for green and sustainable business is under threat as its persistent tough border controls against COVID-19 make the task of attracting senior specialists harder ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Buckling Under Covid, Leaves Its Most Vulnerable in the Cold
Poor residents have been forced to choose between infecting their families or sleeping outdoors because of cramped living quarters and a lack of isolation facilities. ( read original story ...)
Key Hong Kong businessman urges clear govt messages amid COVID lockdown fears
The international reputation of Hong Kong as a financial hub has been "very damaged", prominent businessman and government adviser Allan Zeman said on Wednesday, as authorities' confusing messages ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports record cases; movements may be restricted
Hong Kong’s leader on Wednesday said people's movements may be restricted during mandatory testing this month of the entire population for the coronavirus, as health officials reported a record 55,353 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus binds Hong Kong even closer to Beijing as the mainland takes over the pandemic response
While the draconian national security law gutted Hong Kong's opposition, it is the pandemic that is really fusing the self-ruled territory with the mainland. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: what kind of lockdown can Hong Kong handle … or is it even ready at all?
Experts say city has to strike a fine balance between ensuring operation of essential services and limiting movement of most residents. ( read original story ...)
Tough COVID restrictions curb Hong Kong’s ambition to become green investment hub
SYDNEY/HONG KONG Mar 2 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's ambition to become a hub for green and sustainable business is under threat as the city persists with stringent COVID-19 border controls, making it ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to Require Vaccine Pass for Hong Kong Employees
HSBC Holdings Plc will require all employees to have a valid vaccine pass to enter its premises in Hong Kong from March 28, as the Asian financial hub battles its worst outbreak since the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong is not going to be under the rule of law’: More than 100,000 apply for new visa to Britain
The U.K. launched its new visa scheme for Hong Kongers in January 2021 amid China's growing influence on the former British colony. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Fears, Violent Clashes in New Zealand: Virus Update
New Zealand police used riot gear and water cannons to forcibly eject anti-mandate protesters who had occupied the grounds of parliament for weeks. Fires erupted as the demonstrators retreated, with ... ( read original story ...)