Experts call for rethink of Covid-19 policies given rebound in infection numbers, as new health minister reveals plans for colour-coded system for patients Strictly enforcing a seven-day home ... ( read original story ...)
Rainmed nets $19M in Hong Kong IPO debut
Rainmed Medical Ltd. raised HK$146 million (US$19 million) in an initial public offering in Hong Kong. Its shares debuted at HK$5.60 and dropped as much as 15.38% to close at HK$5.28 on July 8, 2022, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong’, top US diplomat to city tells Beijing in speech critical of central government
US Consul General Hanscom Smith says the laws and values that had helped Hong Kong grow have been threatened by Beijing after 1997 handover Smith also claims national security law, electoral reforms ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is making COVID-19 patients wear a tracking bracelet so they can’t leave the house
Hong Kong has imposed a strict zero-COVID strategy since the start of the pandemic. Hong Kong is making all COVID-19 patients who are under home quarantine wear a tracking bracelet to make sure they ... ( read original story ...)
Snooker officials confirm return of Hong Kong Masters in October, 8 of world’s best to be invited
World Snooker Tour adds tournament to calendar, with 8 of world’s best players to take part in event Hong Kong officials say will show city is ‘back for business’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ponders more COVID restrictions
Hong Kong authorities are considering implementing a health code system in the city that would restrict the movements of those infected with the coronavirus and overseas ... ( read original story ...)
EU Parliament urges Vatican to defend human rights in Hong Kong
After the arrest of a Catholic cardinal, an EU resolution called on the Vatican to strengthen 'its leverage on the Chinese authorities.' ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s rich seeking steady returns shop for Japanese real estate
International property agents say sales increased this year as the yen fell to multi-decade lows against the Hong Kong dollar. ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong become an innovation hub for China if closed borders remain the norm? Industry executives see challenges
Normal travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen has been halted for two-and-a-half years due to an anti-pandemic border closure For example, the start-up funding process at Cyberport has become more ... ( read original story ...)
Hotpot chain Haidilao weighs IPO of overseas unit
Company says spin-off of Super Hi International Holding would position the unit and the parent for growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘Chilling’ use of security law threatening Hong Kong’s finance hub status, says U.S. envoy
The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong on Monday urged China to ease political pressure on the city, warning that the "crude and chilling" use of a sweeping national security law threatened its role as an ... ( read original story ...)
Top US Envoy In Hong Kong Rebukes China’s Crackdown In Farewell Speech
China imposed a sweeping national security law on the city following the protests and Washington implemented sanctions against top Hong Kong officials. US officials confirmed privately that since then ... ( read original story ...)
Large Chinese Bank Protest Put Down With Violence
Video from clash in Central Chinese city spreads online despite censorship; officials had prevented earlier protest using Covid-19 health codes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mulls movement restrictions as COVID cases rise
Hong Kong authorities are considering implementing a health code system in the city that would restrict the movements of those infected with the coronavirus and overseas arrivals, as infections rise ... ( read original story ...)