Posts involved contain not only sensitive content, but allegedly endanger national security, says source familiar with the case. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘complicit’ in growing exotic pet trade with about 13,400 animals imported into city daily, environmental group warns
Illicit trade includes animal species not scientifically documented and some that are considered extinct in the wild, ADM Capital Foundation report reveals. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Why are Catholics worried over free speech?
Following the arrest of pro-democracy Cardinal Joseph Zen, some Catholic community members in Hong Kong worry the government may now shift the focus of its crackdown to the religious community.The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security police demand online outlet remove ‘sensitive’ content, founder says
Hong Kong national security police have demanded that an online news outlet which had ties with a defunct opposition group to remove “sensitive” content, the platform’s founder has said. In a Facebook ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong on track for 75 per cent of remaining 1 million eligible residents to get third Covid shot; 329 new cases logged
Hong Kong is on track to get most of its eligible residents vaccinated with a third Covid-19 jab by the end of the month, the minister leading the city’s inoculation drive has said. Secretary for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong triad party raid nets police over HK$1 million in COVID fines
Hong Kong―A raid on a Hong Kong triad leader’s birthday party resulted in police issuing more than HK$1 million ($127,388) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scrap departure tax for people who use mega bridge to head directly to airport
Transit passengers who travel by bridge to SkyPier integrated with airport will be exempt from HK$120 departure tax from next year; Incentive, which will eventually cost governmen ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security chief warns UK on ‘double standards’ over new security bill
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says government will refer to UK’s proposed law, which was introduced to parliament on May 11, when drafting Article 23. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong civil servants likely to get pay rise of 2 to 7 per cent this year under improved economic situation
Hong Kong’s 180,000 public sector employees are likely to receive a pay rise of 2 to 7 per cent under the improved economic situation after salaries were frozen over the past two years amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gov’t restructuring to add 3 new deputies, 2 new bureaux and cost HK$95 million a year
The Hong Kong government is set to see a reorganisation that will add two policy bureaux to the existing 13 and dozens of new roles, a revamp that will come with a HK$95 million annual price tag. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong on track for 75 per cent of remaining 1 million eligible residents to get vaccinated with third dose
Hong Kong is on track to get most of its eligible residents vaccinated with a third Covid-19 jab by the end of the month, the minister leading the city’s inoculation drive has said. Secretary for the ... ( read original story ...)
Turbulent times ahead for Hong Kong’s jet owners
Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit Hong Kong, at least 120-130 private jets would be parked outside a dedicated terminal at the city’s bustling international airport. But when Justin Yeung, strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government revamp: what is it and how does it affect incoming leader John Lee’s administration?
Chief Executive-elect John Lee’s plan follows largely that of outgoing leader Carrie Lam’s earlier proposal, but includes new deputy secretary for justice position. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong co-working firms eye expansion as fifth wave subsides
Flexible workspaces represent a very small percentage of the total commercial space in Hong Kong, at less than 5 per cent, Ang said. But the numbers are growing. According to CBRE data, as of the ... ( read original story ...)