The Hong Kong government said on Thursday that it had detected two cases of a new variant identified in South Africa, which scientists have warned shows a “big jump in evolution” and could limit the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and China move closer to partial border reopening
Hong Kong and Chinese authorities said a meeting on Thursday moved them closer to partially reopening the border between them, as the two governments dig their heels in as among the last in the world ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s external trade logs robust growth in October
Hong Kong goods exports and imports continued to register significant growth in October alongside the global economic recovery o ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Roll Out China-Style Health Code to Open Border
Hong Kong will roll out a China-style tracking app to reopen its mainland border, officials announced, closing a gap in surveillance that had been a sticking point in protracted travel talks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has Cases From New Variant; Rand Falls: Virus Update
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 ...)