Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has acknowledged the government is having internal conversations on whether to cut hotel quarantine, as pressure builds on the finance hub to reopen borders.Most ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader John Lee says no decision made on any further easing of hotel quarantine rules
Chief Executive John Lee also denies any internal conflict among officials during discussions on Covid-19 strategy Focus is on boosting vaccination rate among the elderly and children, he says Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong falls behind Macau in battle to reduce mountain of throwaway plastic cutlery
Critics rubbish 'snail's pace' approach in Hong Kong to banning single use plastic cutlery to protect the environment Environmentalists say problem has worsened as Covid-19 fuelled increase in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong doctor arrested on suspicion of issuing false vaccine exemption certificates, overcharging patients
Hong Kong doctor allegedly issued Covid-19 vaccination medical certificates at patients’ request without consultation or examining their medical records. ( read original story ...)
Why I’m staying in Hong Kong: high mobility, low crime, green spaces – and Hongkongers themselves
After 34 years at the Post, I'm taking a much-needed break, but Hong Kong will remain my home Friends wonder why I'm not heading abroad for retirement; yet despite recent hardships, our city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property sellers roll out perks and promotions, but a bathtub video gets one agency into slightly hot water
Developers and agencies offer perks including Japan travel, water park memberships, festive craft activities and dining vouchers to drum up sales Ricacorp removes a promotional video that featured a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong orchestra musician charged with explosives and weapons offences
A prosecutor told a court on Monday that a member of one of Hong Kong’s top orchestras charged with possession of explosives and offensive weapons was building an “arsenal”. Man Hay, 31, a trumpet ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Is Resisting Mass School Closures Despite Covid Surge
Hong Kong won’t consider mass school closures even as the number of Covid-19 infections soars citywide, officials said, though they are monitoring outbreaks in specific classes so they can take action ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s El Al to resume Hong Kong flights after COVID curbs eased
El Al Israel Airlines said on Monday it would resume non-stop flights to Hong Kong in February after halting them at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to introduce subsidies to attract fintechs
The Hong Kong government is set to bring in a number of financial incentives to address what has been termed as a skills shortage, especially in terms of the fintech sector. ( read original story ...)
Evergrande winding-up lawsuit in Hong Kong adjourned to Nov 7
Hong Kong's High Court approved on Monday an application by China Evergrande Group and its major offshore credit group to adjourn a winding-up petition against it to Nov. 7. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jazz bar Peel Fresco Music Lounge shutters its doors due to Covid-19 restrictions
Hong Kong jazz bar Peel Fresco Music Lounge has shuttered its doors due to Covid-19 restrictions. The owners of the music and drinks venue in Central said in a Facebook post on Friday that it made ... ( read original story ...)
New U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong Set to Arrive This Month
May has served in U.S. embassies in Beijing and Mongolia and the consulate in Guangzhou, according to his profile on the State Department website. He was also consul general in Shenyang. May was a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 9 secondary school students for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old over trivial dispute
One of the boys, 14, claimed to be a triad member while another is accused of stealing HK$70 from the victim There are more serious drug offences involving youngsters and those arrested for juvenile ... ( read original story ...)