Hong Kong’s full reopening to the outside world hinges on further boosting vaccination levels, Financial Secretary Paul Chan wrote in blog. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong scraps quarantine for air crew
Hong Kong has done away with quarantine requirements for locally-based air crew, the latest step in the city's easing of strict pandemic controls. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong once again ranked as world’s freest economy
In its Economic Freedom of the World 2022 Annual Report, the institute said that Hong Kong continued to rank top in "Freedom to Trade Internationally" and "Regulation". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can only fully reopen borders if Covid-19 vaccination rate improves, finance chief says; city logs 9,033 new cases
It has been extremely challenging to strike a balance between curbing the pandemic and facilitating travel, while preserving the economy’, Paul Chan says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confronted by bleak outlook, with banks’ record high borrowing costs set to hit property market, economy
The interest rates Hong Kong’s banks charge each other for borrowing money have hit new highs and are expected to drive up their funding costs. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can only fully reopen borders if city’s Covid-19 vaccination rate improves: Paul Chan
'It has been extremely challenging to strike a balance between curbing the pandemic and facilitating travel, while preserving the economy', Chan says Finance chief's remarks came as the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court sentences speech therapists to 19 months in prison over ‘seditious’ children’s books
A Hong Kong court on Saturday sentenced five speech therapists to 19 months in prison over children's books deemed to be seditious, in a case that rights defenders say marks a major blow to free ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong still uses bamboo scaffolding in construction
Everything you need to know about a material that is flexible, strong and cheaper than steel and aluminium Bamboo scaffolding doesn't require sophisticated machinery or complex tools to erect, just ... ( read original story ...)
COVID rules cast clouds over Hong Kong schools
Further delays to normal school life could exacerbate youth mental-health problems as well as give more people reason to leave. ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong sawmill’s last days
From the brine-soaked docks of a ferry pier to the red-painted pillars of a Buddhist temple, many an ageing wooden structure in Hong Kong has found new purpose in the hands of Wong Hung-kuen. ( read original story ...)
Chinese president may enshrine his views on ‘one country, two systems’ principle for Hong Kong in Communist Party’s charter
Article on Hong Kong by top policy body suggests leadership will formalise updates to principle by putting Xi Jinping's views into party's constitution, analysts say President is expected to seek ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sports minister confident Rugby Sevens, major snooker event will go ahead; city logs 9,787 new Covid-19 cases
Hong Kong Marathon may not take place in spite of organisers accepting an entry field of 25,000 runners, down from the 37,000 they previously wanted. ( read original story ...)
Lights out for Hong Kong’s neon signs? Tradition losing shine as businesses struggle to meet rules
Owner of 79-year-old Tai Tung Bakery in Yuen Long hopes to persuade authorities to let neon sign stay Brightly-lit signs a powerful symbol of the city, say enthusiasts keen to save, repurpose them ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Five jailed in for ‘seditious’ children’s books
Five speech therapists in Hong Kong have been jailed for 19 months each after being found guilty of publishing "seditious" children's books. Authorities interpreted the books - about sheep trying to ... ( read original story ...)