Police issued the suspect a HK$5,000 fine for breaching the mask mandate A 39-year-old man in Hong Kong accused of spitting in an officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules has ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent, SMIC, PetroChina lead stock slide in Hong Kong on weak China data while US delisting risk, Taiwan tensions keep brewing
Data on July industrial production and retail sales came in below consensus estimates while US delisting risk and Taiwan tensions remain in focus Li Auto and Sunny Optical both retreat before ... ( read original story ...)
In pursuit of carbon neutrality, Hong Kong must remove roadblocks to a zero-emissions bus fleet
Readers discuss barriers to the electrification of Hong Kong's public bus fleet, and how commuters' expectations of punctuality and reliability may hinder adoption of such buses Feel strongly about ... ( read original story ...)
2yo Hong Kong boy who contracted Covid-19 in coma
A two-year-old boy who contracted Covid-19 is in a coma, according to local media reports. Commercial Radio reported that the boy started displaying symptoms last Friday, including a croup — an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Immigration Department condemns rumours of ‘mysterious envelope’ issued to residents withdrawing MPF funds on grounds of departure
According to Facebook post, which has been removed, recipients have to give envelope to department when they leave city Authorities says internet users who spread the rumours 'were eager to stir up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man, 39, accused of spitting in officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules
Police issued the suspect a HK$5,000 fine for breaching the mask mandate A 39-year-old man in Hong Kong accused of spitting in an officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules has ... ( read original story ...)
Bacteria levels of 6 masks sold in Hong Kong exceed EU standards: Consumer Council
The amount of bacteria found on six models of face masks exceeds European Union (EU) standards, according to a study by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog. ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s industrial real estate is going from strength to strength
Hong Kong's industrial assets have supplanted offices as a dominant sector and also provide a rare bright spot for Asia's commercial property market A scarcity of quality industrial space and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politics could do with less melodrama and more concrete plans
While lawmaker Eunice Yung has caused a stir by publicly severing ties with her father-in-law, there are more pressing political matters to be resolved There has been no official word on refilling ... ( read original story ...)
Boat used by Hong Kong activists in protest voyage to Diaoyu Islands in 2012 ‘sank a month ago’ due to ‘lack of maintenance’
The Kai Fung No 2 was deployed on an expedition by protesters who set foot on the disputed islands for first time in 16 years in 2012. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport languishes as Singapore Changi is Asia’s No 1 for passenger arrivals from April to June
Easing of hotel quarantine rules not enough to safeguard city's aviation hub status, experts warn Asia's busiest airport before pandemic, Hong Kong has been overtaken by much smaller air hubs ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong finance chief says ‘3+4’ quarantine arrangement will help boost economy despite downgraded forecast
'I noticed that the relevant arrangements have been welcomed by various groups both locally and overseas,' Paul Chan says on his blog City records 4,979 new Covid-19 cases, 215 of which were imported; ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong SAR issues consumer vouchers to buoy consumption amid global inflation
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po called on local residents to work together to overcome adversity, after the SAR government launched a host of supportive measures including billion-dollar vouchers ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong finance chief says ‘3+4’ quarantine scheme will help to boost economy amid ‘gloomy outlook’
I noticed that the relevant arrangements [have been] welcomed by various groups both locally and overseas,’ Paul Chan said on his blog. ( read original story ...)