Hong Kong has recorded its sharpest annual drop in population, with experts blaming the decline on strict Covid control measures and a political crackdown that have taken the shine off a financial hub ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong population shrinks for 2nd year under virus curbs
Hong Kong’s government says its population has shrunk as anti-virus controls hampered the inflow of new workers and births declined, but it made no mention of an exodus of residents following a crackd ... ( read original story ...)
‘Betraying China’: Hong Kong politician in exile reports alleged assault at Sydney restaurant
Hong Kong pro-democracy politician in exile Ted Hui has alleged he was assaulted by a stranger in a Sydney restaurant. Due to this latest attack containing a verbal threat of further violence, Mr Hui ... ( read original story ...)
China Tourism seeks $2.16 bln in Hong Kong’s biggest listing so far in 2022 – term sheet
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp is aiming to raise up to $2.16 billion through a new listing in Hong Kong, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters, in what will be the largest share sale in ... ( read original story ...)
Covid policy crushes Hong Kong’s growth expectations
Hong Kong’s economy will struggle to expand at all this year, the latest Bloomberg survey of economists shows, as the city grapples with Covid restrictions, a trade slump and other global headwinds. ( read original story ...)
China Tourism seeks $2.16bn in Hong Kong’s biggest listing of 2022
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. is aiming to raise up to $2.16 billion through a new listing in Hong Kong, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters, in what will be the largest share sale in ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong is seeking solace in Cantopop
Life in Hong Kong has been reshaped as Beijing has increasingly tightened its grip over almost every aspect of life in the city. But Cantopop remains a venue for those in the city to seek solace and ... ( read original story ...)
New ambulance cleaning methods to be used in wake of increase in Hong Kong coronavirus cases
Calls to 999 number also hit about 2,700 a day at height of fifth wave in March, Fire Services Department reveals. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Growth Hopes Crumble Under Weight of Covid Policies
Hong Kong’s economy will struggle to expand at all this year, the latest Bloomberg survey of economists shows, as the city grapples with Covid restrictions, a trade slump and other global headwinds. ( read original story ...)
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in Hong Kong in September
A judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong population drops by record on China’s grip, COVID curbs
Hong Kong saw a record decline in the city's residents in the past year as many fled the financial hub to escape strict COVID-19 isolation measures and Beijing's tightening grip on society. Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Population Drops by Record as People Flee Covid Curbs
Hong Kong’s population dropped by a record as people fled strict Covid-19 restrictions that have hobbled the city as most other regions move on from the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2022 Calls Students to Innovate to Address Pressing Social Issues and Help Build a Better Hong Kong
This year's Solve for Tomorrow theme is 'Innovate for a Better Hong Kong’. Samsung is encouraging the city's primary and secondary students to develop creative technology solutions for diverse local ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: more vaccination venues to be opened for babies, toddlers, Hong Kong civil service chief says while declining to set target for inoculation rate
Hong Kong will open more venues for babies and toddlers to get Covid-19 jabs, the minister in charge of the city’s inoculation drive has said while declining to set a target for boosting children’s ... ( read original story ...)