Refusal to move beyond "zero covid" is eroding the city's viability as an international hub, according to almost two dozen diplomats, chambers of commerce, pilots and other expatriates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bundles up as temperatures plunge to 9.9 degrees Celsius on coldest day of winter so far
Elderly and those with chronic illnesses urged to take extra caution, employers told to keep workers’ health in mind as mercury plummets. ( read original story ...)
China’s Communist Party owns ‘intellectual property’ of Hong Kong democracy as its drafter and defender, think tank leader says
The Communist Party and Chinese people are the drafters and defenders of Hong Kong’s emerging brand of democracy and own this “intellectual property”, mainland experts on city affairs have said while ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until January 8 due to infections
Some passengers travelling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested positive for coronavirus upon landing last week. ( read original story ...)
Preserving the fading glory of Hong Kong’s neon skyline
Hong Kong has lived under a neon glow since the city emerged from WWII. But recently, many of the city's neon signs have disappeared. Ramy Inocencio introduces us to one of the last neon light benders ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until Jan 8 due to Covid-19 infections
SEOUL - The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines flights, Korean Air said on Monday (Dec 27), after some of its passengers travelling from South Korea to Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Tag: Hong Kong Underwater Association
Vibrant coral gardens, wide-eyed sea horses and feasting jellyfishes were captured by marine photographers in snapshots submitted to the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021. A ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong election numbers highlight pro-establishment bloc’s edge in public housing estates
While turnout for Legco poll was low, many of the busiest polling stations were located near public housing blocks, including a number built within the past decade More than half of Hong Kong's 35 ... ( read original story ...)
New Year’s Eve countdown: Hong Kong boy band Mirror to usher in 2022 with Philharmonic Orchestra, other Canto-pop stars
Hong Kong’s New Year’s Eve countdown concert will feature the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performing with Canto-pop singers and boy band sensation Mirror. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board ... ( read original story ...)
Sea change: how Hong Kong law enforcers are turning the screw on cross-border smugglers
Death of female police officer in high-speed chase sparks action, change of tactics by authorities Cross-border smuggling gangs switch strategies, modes of operation to evade monitoring, arrest Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Prominent historians say Hong Kong educators should take care with grisly subjects, decline to comment on Tiananmen statues’ removal
Both acknowledged the importance of giving students the ‘facts’ about history, but neither would discuss the ramifications of three universities’ decision to remove statues commemorating the Tiananmen ... ( read original story ...)
1 sailor dead, 2 missing after Hong Kong fishing vessel catches fire, sinks
Ten crew members abandoned the sinking vessel after the fire broke out, with seven rescued by mainland Chinese authorities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until Jan. 8 due to virus infections
The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines 003490.KS flights, Korean Air said on Monday, after some of its passengers traveling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested ... ( read original story ...)
Children from low-income Hong Kong families hit hard by Covid-19
Children from such families suffered due to an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, and confinement to small homes for long hours. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)