The Asian financial hub had impressive success in tackling the disease with just over 1,400 infections and seven deaths by the end of June. But it was hit with what officials called 'a third wave' ... ( read original story ...)
Scottish judge Lord Hodge appointed to Hong Kong court
A Scottish judge has been appointed to the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong after the sudden departure of an Australian judge amid concerns over China’s new national security law in the territory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong records 11 new Covid-19 cases as officials seek consulate’s help in averting possible outbreak in Thai community
The Hong Kong government is seeking the help of Thailand's consulate-general as it moves to contain a possible outbreak among the city's Thai community, after two more Covid-19 infections - one ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government hits back at US over accusations of National Day repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The Hong Kong government has defended the arrests of more than 80 people on National Day last week as lawful and "necessary" after the US condemned the action over the weekend, accusing local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates to give residents bigger slice of financial services pie: Paul Chan
Hong Kong will guarantee investors a minimum interest rate of 2 per cent for its government-issued, inflation-linked bonds, known as iBonds, as part of a bid to keep the city's flagship financial ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confirms five new Covid-19 cases; health officials ask police to help track down bar patrons as fears emerge of new cluster
Hong Kong's health authorities have asked police to help investigate a possible coronavirus cluster at a bar in a Kowloon nightlife hotspot, as the city confirmed five new infections on Sunday. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slams Hong Kong over ‘achieving nothing’ in transfer of murder suspect at centre of extradition bill crisis
Taiwan has slammed the Hong Kong government, accusing it of "achieving nothing" in the past year to ensure that the murder suspect at the centre of the city's extradition bill crisis is transferred to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Issue up to $1.9 Billion of Inflation-Linked Bonds
Hong Kong plans to issue as much as 13 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) of inflation-linked bonds to encourage residents to take part in the city’s financial development, according to Financial Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
When Beijing’s envoy to Hong Kong gets proactive with livelihood issues, it’s not good news for local government or liaison office
Has Beijing sent in a senior party official for more "supervision" of Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and the Hong Kong government? That depends on how it is interpreted, but Hongkongers ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses city’s government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student’s Covid-19 infection has authorities racing to discover source, as city expects five new cases
Hong Kong authorities were racing to trace the source of a student's Covid-19 infection on Sunday, as a source said the city faced five new cases on the final day of the long weekend. The figures, if ... ( read original story ...)
Noise barrier project on Hong Kong highway enjoys conflict-free completion, earning nod from British engineers’ organisation
The installation of a noise barrier on the Tuen Mun Highway was completed without compensation disputes and has won an international award for adopting a new engineering contract model, the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong faces about 4 new coronavirus cases as health expert warns against further easing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong is expecting about four new Covid-19 cases on Saturday as a government health adviser struck a cautious tone against further relaxing the city's social-distancing rules. The estimated figure ... ( read original story ...)