Banks in Hong Kong are advised to disclose related property of clients who are found in breach of the city's national security law, according to the latest guidelines from its banking association. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sticks to strict quarantine regime even as region starts to open
Hong Kong has for two decades branded itself “Asia’s world city”, but it could soon become one of the region’s most isolated as it looks certain to remain effectively closed into next year even as its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quarantine woes: Singaporean traveller with epilepsy sent to hospital after hotel staff find him having seizure
Business traveller Jay* arrived in Hong Kong worrying about what he would eat during his 14-day quarantine, as he has epilepsy and is allergic to nuts. The Singaporean’s worst fears came true on ... ( read original story ...)
That fact sheet on US interference in Hong Kong affairs – why now?
The timing was curious, and so was the document itself. A few weeks ago, on September 24, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a lengthy report with an unusual title: “Fact Sheet: U.S. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s witchfinders are making ‘national security’ an all-purpose offence
Yet in the last couple of years it has become something like heresy in 16th century Spain – an all-purpose offence of which anyone can be accused, with dire consequences for the convicted, offering an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon: Virginia Lo puts Hong Kong Marathon women’s 10k win down to coffee
It was an early start for the 10km runners at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and women’s 10km winner Virginia Lo Ying-chiu put her victory down to a cup of coffee. “I have started ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stubbornly sticks to strict quarantine regime as region opens up
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hong Kong news every morning. Hong Kong has for two decades branded itself “Asia’s world city”, but it could soon become one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon: Wong Tsz-to credits ‘easier’ route for personal best in 10k race
Olympic triathlete Oscar Coggins welcomes return of race to the city – ‘I hope next year we can have more events like this’. ( read original story ...)
Covid measures in place at Hong Kong Marathon start
Covid measures were in force as the Hong Kong Marathon got underway on Sunday. Runners wore face masks ahead of start, and removed them only after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Consumer Council rolls out price tracker upgrades in digital revamp, with motorists offered real-time data for fuel
Price watch upgrades to Consumer Council’s online platforms will help shoppers make better decisions, according to watchdog. ( read original story ...)
China opposes UK Foreign Secretary’s remarks on Hong Kong
China has expressed strong opposition to the irresponsible remarks recently made by British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Hong Kong affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong ups helper quarantine capacity by half with addition of 500-room Tsing Yi hotel
The newly designated hotel will take the number of available slots overall to 1,500, opening the door for more domestic workers into the crimped market. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Leave Home Safe’ mandate amounts to differential treatment, equality watchdog chief warns
Hong Kong's move to mandate the use of its Covid-19 contact-tracing app at government buildings amounts to differential treatment, the city's equality watchdog chief has warned, urging staff to rely ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gears up for the Hong Kong Marathon
Phased temporary road closures are being put in place for Sunday's Hong Kong Marathon, which begins at 6 am. The race begins at the southern end of ... ( read original story ...)