Hong Kong confirmed two cases of a new coronavirus variant first discovered in southern Africa that scientists have described as very different to previous incarnations and of serious concern. ( read original story ...)
Locked in hotels: Hong Kong’s COVID-19 rules take mental toll on Cathay pilots
One of Asia's largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong's tough quarantine rules under its zero-COVID policies are endangering their mental health, leading to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Finds 2 Cases of New Covid Variant Identified in Africa
Two cases of the new Covid-19 strain raising alarm in parts of southern Africa have been found in travelers arriving in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong detects new COVID-19 variant in people with travel history to South Africa
Hong Kong has detected a newly identified COVID-19 variant --- B.1.1.529 --- causing a spike in new Covid-19 infections in South Africa, according to local media reports. This news, with a large ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong women bounce back to revive ICC T20 World Cup cricket hopes with four-wicket victory over Malaysia
Skipper Kary Chan wins player of the match award with an unbeaten 38 and two wickets for their second win in three games. ( read original story ...)
Law Society takes over 2 legal firms tied to HK$62 million property scam in Hong Kong
The Law Society has taken over two legal firms linked to a HK$62 million (US$6.68 million) property scam in Hong Kong and ordered employees to stop work for clients as the association assesses the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ready to resume quarantine-free travel with mainland
The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong are expected to resume quarantine-free travel as Hong Kong has basically fulfilled the requirements, and Hong Kong has entered the implementation stage for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has met ‘basic requirements’ for reopening border with mainland China but more remains to be done
Daily quota for travellers and suspension mechanism in event of Covid-19 outbreak still under discussion, Chief Secretary John Lee says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam lays blame partly on teachers for young people ‘failing to grasp’ city’s constitutional status in her lecture to profession
Delivering unprecedented lecture to profession, Lam calls on teachers to do more to instil traditional Chinese values in pupils Failing to correct misunderstandings about how Hong Kong operates ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s Strict Quarantine Rules Are Impacting Cathay Pacific
As airlines prepare for what is normally one of the busiest times of the year, Cathay Pacific is finding itself having to consolidate its upcoming schedules. It serves Hong Kong, a territory that has ... ( read original story ...)
Golden Horse a holdout for films censored in Hong Kong and China
With no mainstream Chinese films showing for the third year running, Taiwan’s top film festival may have lost some luster, but directors and critics say it remains a crucial bulwark against Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to fully reopen border with mainland
Chief Secretary John Lee said Hong Kong has in principle met the requirements for a full border reopening. Speaking after holding talks with ... ( read original story ...)
Foodpanda riders’ strike: a look behind the scenes of 2-day action and what it says of Hong Kong’s labour movement
Showdown between online meals delivery platform and couriers ends in ‘very good package’ accepted by riders, who organised themselves in chat groups. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid: Black Sheep Restaurants group is paying $650k to fly staff home
A Hong Kong restaurant group is offering to fly 250 of its foreign staff home to see their families all over the world -- and they'll pay for their lengthy quarantines upon their return. ( read original story ...)