BioNTech SE raised its forecast for this year’s Covid-19 vaccine sales to almost $20 billion, as the pandemic drags on and countries order more shots. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland Chinese authorities in talks to allow quarantine-free voting in Legco poll at cross-border checkpoints
Pact aimed at eliminating mandatory isolation period after travel to polling stations at Shenzhen Bay and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, both of which are inside city territory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officer denies giving insufficient time for homeless to pack up before items seizure in park clearance
Ng, accused of giving only three minutes for street sleepers, maintains he provided at least 25 minutes before proceeding to confiscate items A Hong Kong police officer who led a clearance operation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks snap losses as Tencent, Xiaomi advance before earnings reports while Geely gains on auto sales
Stocks look to overturn two days of losses as investors build optimism around third-quarter earnings from key Hang Seng Index heavyweights. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans gradual reopening with mainland from December, global travel in mid-2022
HK plans to allow quarantine-free travel for up to 1,000 residents daily between the city and neighbouring Guangdong.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officers discover 2-metre Burmese python on board their barge
Hong Kong police officers made a startling discovery on Monday when they found a 2-metre Burmese python on board their barge. A short video circulating online showed a snake master attempting to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Needs More Time; Germany’s New Rules: Virus Update
Hong Kong needs at least six months before reopening to the world, a government adviser said. The territory must finish negotiating open borders with the mainland and boost the vaccination rate, with ... ( read original story ...)
Petrol bombs explode outside home of Hong Kong man beset by gambling debts
A debt-ridden Hong Kong man and seven family members escaped unscathed after two petrol bombs exploded outside their flat in a Tuen Mun public housing block on Monday (Nov 8) night.The 31-year-old and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Won’t Open to World Until Mid-2022, Lam Aide Says
Hong Kong could open up to global travel in roughly six months, after officials have successfully navigated the introduction of quarantine-free borders with the Chinese mainland and boosted the local ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam hoping mainland China softens stance on circuit-breaker as two sides discuss border reopening
Hong Kong leader says suspension mechanism as part of reopening of border is ‘core’ issue that two sides still need to resolve. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will not open up to global travel until mid-2022
Hong Kong and China remain the only places left in the world still pursuing a “Covid Zero” strategy that seeks to eliminate local transmission of the coronavirus through strict measures including long ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong won’t open to world until mid-2022, says Carrie Lam aide
Hong Kong could open up to global travel in roughly six months, after officials have successfully navigated the introduction of quarantine-free borders with mainland China and boosted the local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Won’t Reopen to World Until Mid-2022, Lam Adviser Says
Hong Kong could open up to global travel in roughly six months, after officials have successfully navigated the introduction of quarantine-free borders with mainland China and boosted the local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks bounce back in early trading
Hong Kong stocks started with healthy gains on Tuesday morning thanks to a rebound in tech firms and following yet another record performance on ... ( read original story ...)