As a leading issuer of green bonds, the city is well placed to help plug an annual US$25 billion gap in funds needed to protect Asia’s cities from climate change risks, says Fitch. ( read original story ...)
Three jockeys in hospital, two horses die in Hong Kong big race fall
Three jockeys were taken to hospital and two horses died after a horror fall marred the Group One Hong Kong Sprint on Sunday (Dec 12), one of the highlights of the prestigious International Races at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents urged to vote actively in LegCo election a week away
Officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR government on Sunday appealed to registered electors to actively ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rises to the challenge for international day
The Hong Kong Jockey Club's Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges has saluted Hong Kong's can-do spirit and commitment after Sunday's G1 raceday. ( read original story ...)
Deadly car crash in Hong Kong’s trendy SoHo area sparks renewed calls to ban traffic at weekends
Residents still coming to terms with Friday night’s accident in SoHo, an area popular for its bars and restaurants. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cancer screening rates fall by up to 44 per cent since onset of Covid-19 pandemic, survey finds
More than half of the survey respondents are worried visiting clinics or hospitals will increase the risk of contracting the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s harbour swim resumes after three years
An annual swim across Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour was held on Sunday for the first time in three years, after being cancelled due to the pro-democracy protests and then the pandemic.The one-kilometre ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1,000 plunge into return of Hong Kong race
The annual cross-harbor challenge was canceled in the last two years due to anti-extradition bill protests and then the pandemic.Professional swimmer Jamie Yeung said it was a "beautiful day" and not ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted on incitement charges
A Hong Kong court has found media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty and two other democracy activists of taking part in a banned gathering in June 2020 to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s annual harbour swim resumes after three years
An annual swim across Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour was held Sunday for the first time in three years, after being cancelled due to the pro-democracy protests and then the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid-19: Quarantine rules take a toll on Cathay pilots
Before the pandemic, Hong Kong was an aviation hub attracting pilots from around the world.Two years on, pilots at flagship airline Cathay Pacific are so exhausted and depressed from working under one ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted over June Tiananmen Square vigil
Jimmy Lai and two other pro-democracy activists were convicted Thursday for their roles in last year's banned Tiananmen candlelight vigil under the new law that criminalizes unauthorized assembly. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong International Races bring down curtain on ’21 global calendar
Sunday's Hong Kong International Races wrap up the racing year with solid fields of local, Japanese and European runners. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to require quarantine camp stay for travellers from US
Hong Kong will require inbound travellers from the United States to spend seven days at a government quarantine camp, after a passenger coming from the US tested positive for the Omicron variant of ... ( read original story ...)