Thousands of commuters, some lost and confused, swarmed through a mega railway interchange at Hong Kong’s Admiralty station on Monday morning, the first working day since the opening of the East Rail ... ( read original story ...)
Cutting Edge MedTech: Why Hong Kong is a Booming Destination for Medical Tourism
But, is Hong Kong a destination worth considering? While the region does not always appear among the most popular medical tourism destinations, Hong Kong is certainly establishing itself as an ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong could face sixth wave in 2 weeks, HKU medical expert says
Hong Kong could face a sixth wave of Covid-19 in two weeks’ time, Gabriel Leung, the dean of the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medical school, has said, according to local media. According to HK01 ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong Bar Association’s new chief walk a tightrope and mend ties with Beijing while speaking up on issues?
Taking the helm at a time when the Hong Kong Bar Association is hard-pressed to mend ties with Beijing, new chairman Victor Dawes acknowledges that it can feel like he is treading a tightrope. He ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘can do’ attitude that defines Hong Kong
Many of Hong Kong's 7.4 million residents remain proud of their "Lion Rock Spirit": a collective determination to better their lives against seemingly insurmountable odds. ( read original story ...)
US rate hikes strain Hong Kong’s economy
Recent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have come at a bad time for Hong Kong which, thanks to its US dollar peg, must follow suit despite its own flagging economy. ( read original story ...)
Places where citizens can gather, pray, discuss developments shrinking in Hong Kong
A small group on Sunday gathered near an altar at the Hong Kong Government headquarters and prayed for the activists and protesters arrested in the city. But now spaces where citizens can gather ... ( read original story ...)
Call for government to help poorer Hong Kong residents visit loved ones living in mainland China
High cost of quarantine hotel and limited places mean residents cannot see family members over border, with average of 22 months separating visits, Society for Community Organisation finds. ( read original story ...)
Arrest of Firebrand Cardinal Highlights Split in Hong Kong’s Catholic Church
Joseph Zen, 90 years old, has been a spiritual leader of the city’s pro-democracy movement while the church hierarchy has aligned itself with the pro-Beijing government. ( read original story ...)
From chart-topping pop star to activist enemy of the state: Hong Kong-born Canadian Denise Ho’s rocky turn
Singer turned activist Denise Ho speaks about Hong Kong's political crisis at an event in Melbourne, Australia, in 2019. Ho has indicated her passion for political activism was in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong logs 259 cases a day after top pandemic adviser warns city could be hit by sixth wave
Hong Kong has logged 259 new Covid-19 cases and one related death a day after a top government pandemic adviser warned that the city could be hit by a sixth wave of infections. Sunday’s new infections ... ( read original story ...)
Interactions with Beijing have long been a political test for Hong Kong’s leaders – now it’s John Lee’s turn
It would be odd for both sides to keep up any pretence of maintaining a distance, as political practices over time have changed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong railway fans queue overnight to board first train on new cross-harbour section
Hong Kong railway fans on Sunday rushed to board the first train at dawn on a newly opened, cross-harbour section of the city's costliest MTR project, with the long-awaited launch coming off years of ... ( read original story ...)
US rate hikes strain Hong Kong’s virus-weakened economy
Recent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have come at a bad time for Hong Kong which, thanks to its US dollar peg, must follow suit despite its own flagging economy. ( read original story ...)