In Hong Kong, the shots are not being used to inoculate, which led the government to warn people that some will expire in September. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s fading attractions: Will the new Carrie Lam Show help?
Hong Kong is changing so much that it is quickly becoming unrecognizable. With China tightening its grip over the former British colony, it is losing much of its old attraction. ( read original story ...)
Two more Hong Kong democrats quit district councils while in custody pending security law trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians Andrew Wan and Andy Chui have resigned as district councillors after more than two months in custody awaiting trial under the national security law. Wan said ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: prosecutors eye second charge for Hong Kong variant patient accused of lying to contact-tracing immigration officer
Syed Mohamed Rizvi, an engineer visiting from Dubai, was remanded into custody following a Monday hearing at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-led study discovers simeprevir as potent treatment for COVID-19
Since the beginning of 2020, researchers from the CUHK and the University of Hong Kong have collaborated with over 30 scientists from local and overseas laboratories to search for an effective drug ... ( read original story ...)
Manulife Hong Kong reports double-digit APE sales growth in first quarter of 2021
Agency sales continued to grow year-over-year in 1Q21 vs a strong 1Q20Bank channel sales significantly rebounded with successful product drive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first Teqball champion Lee Ming-fai calls emerging sport ‘a great fit’ for spatially challenged Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s first Teqball champion says the new sport requires ‘a lot more touches’ and is ‘more demanding’ than football as coaches scout first representative team. ( read original story ...)
Unused Covid-19 shots pile up as mistrust blights Hong Kong vaccine drive
The low vaccine take-up rate is fuelled by a near breakdown of communication between the government and the people.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tips from the top: chef Vicky Lau’s guide to Hong Kong
The local highlights of one of Asia’s leading chefs include exploring a traditional fishing village, treating herself at an eco spa and indulging in delicious ‘dessert soups’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s coronavirus policy U-turn comes at a price, so lessons must be learned
In recent days, city leader Carrie Lam’s administration has had to make two major policy reversals that could have been avoided. Now, it needs to reflect on how to grow out of its habitual Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong health secretary warns that untraceable infections involving variant strains could trigger reversion to tougher rules
Rules just relaxed to remove quarantine requirements for residents of buildings where mutated cases have emerged may have to change again, health minster warns. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s economy is moving in the right direction, but low vaccination rate will hamper growth, finance chief says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan warns blue-collar workers will bear the brunt of economic stagnation if vaccinations do not pick up. ( read original story ...)
Is Hong Kong facing an education crisis? Curriculum changes, ‘red lines’ and families rushing to leave
Eddie Lo* is preparing for an imminent move to Britain with his wife, a primary-school teacher, and their two young children. They want their son settled in a British state primary school in time to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Overwatch teams drop threat to boycott Korean player over pro-Hong Kong comments
Four Chinese teams that participate in the American-run Overwatch League are dropping their refusal to compete against a Korean player who made comments supportive of Hong Kong and Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)