Planto, a Hong Kong-based online banking solutions provider, has partnered with Cogo, a New Zealand-headquartered carbon footprint tracking fintech firm, to develop a software for the city’s banks ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong adults aged under 60 could get fourth vaccine dose if at risk of higher exposure to Covid-19
Hong Kong adults aged under 60 could get a fourth vaccine dose if they are at risk of higher exposure to the coronavirus, government medical advisers have proposed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suicides through history – from jumping into the harbour to eating poison to leaping off buildings
The means may have evolved along with the city but Hong Kong’s unforgiving climate has long seen individuals taking the ultimate step to end it all. ( read original story ...)
‘Very sensitive’ US-China rift poses challenge for Hong Kong stock exchange chief
After a bruising year for the HKEX, Nicolas Aguzin is heading to Davos to persuade investors China is open for business ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s world-class junior hurdler Rico Cheung finds fast track at senior level
Months after reaching the final at the World Athletics U20 Championships, Cheung wins his third senior 110 metres hurdles race in a row, in a personal best. ( read original story ...)
18-59 age group advised to receive 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Hong Kong
HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Saturday that uninfected individuals aged 18 to 59 who are at higher risk of COVID-19 exposure or with personal ... ( read original story ...)
Shriti Vadera: The woman from the Pru must pull a rabbit out of the Hong Kong hat
This week sees the return of a much-loved fixture in the City social calendar, the Chelsea Flower Show, and an event the world had probably realised it could do ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong rolls out fourth vaccine dose for residents aged 18 to 59, as health experts advise against making jab compulsory
Those who deem themselves at high risk of exposure and who received third dose at least six months prior can opt for the shot, available as Sinovac or BioNTech jab Authorities also vow to closely ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s buyers give their collective cold shoulder to flats at 3 locations, buying only 15 per cent of 200 units on offer
Country Garden sold 15 of the 70 flats at its Allegro project in Kowloon City, while Henderson sold eight of 15 of The Quinn apartments in Tai Kok Tsui, agents said Over at the former airport site at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 228 new Covid-19 cases as it slowly relaxes curbs
The daily case count in the city has dropped from a peak of more than 50,000 in March. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police say officer pointed pepper solution launcher, not gun, at suspect after video of stand-off goes viral
Clip shows about half-dozen officers surrounding suspect outside game centre in Jordan, with one brandishing pistol-shaped object ... ( read original story ...)
If you thought Hong Kong was crawling with spiders, turns out you’re right: first-of-its-kind study catalogues 100 species
Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong says 18-month study has resulted in extensive list of arthropods hidden in city’s nooks and crannies, including a few surprises. ( read original story ...)
Top advisers to Hong Kong’s leader express shock, disbelief over proposal for senior civil servants to receive record pay rise
Executive councillor Regina Ip says residents will find proposal hard to accept as more than 200,000 people had lost their jobs or were underemployed Decision could be left up to next government as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Still Rules Chinese Mainland Futures Market as Hong Kong Edges In
Six months after Hong Kong introduced equity index futures to make it easier for international investors to bet on Chinese stocks, Singapore still rules the market, although its Asian rival is making ... ( read original story ...)