Luckily, my client was understanding.” Since Hong Kong’s fifth wave of Covid-19 infections hit early this year, the renovation industry has been reeling from an acute shortage of decoration workers, a ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s not about politics’: Hong Kong migrant aims to bring pages of history to UK in library project sporting sensitive titles banned in city, among other tomes
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Hong Kong co-living sector likely to see more consolidation as opportunities grow
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) among co-living operators have increased over the past few weeks, as the average occupancy rates of flexible living spaces have stabilised to around 90 per cent this ... ( read original story ...)
1 dead, 7 injured from oil-tanker explosion off Hong Kong
An oil tanker was rocked by an explosion off Hong Kong on Saturday, leaving at least one crew member dead and seven others injured, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong developers shower rebates, discounts and goodies to whet buyers’ appetite for ‘revenge spending’ ahead of massive launches in the second quarter
Up to 4,000 new flats in 11 projects may be released for sale in the second quarter, said Hong Kong Property Services (Agency)'s Chief Operations Officer Dave Ma Henderson Land Development and ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng, STI returns similar previously, but diverged in first quarter
The long-term returns of both Singapore and Hong Kong stock indexes have been quite similar. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
No easy task to reopen mainland China border, admits Hong Kong leadership candidate, pointing to shared duty to protect against Covid-19
John Lee also vows to flesh out his policies to boost innovation and technology after meeting sectors’ representatives ... ( read original story ...)
China’s help will keep Hong Kong a beacon of finance and prosperity
Hong Kong's Covid-19 problem will end once China opens up and the city will regain its reputation as a vibrant international centre The new chief executive will have the central government's full ... ( read original story ...)
Race and stereotypes: brownface in TV drama reveals Hong Kong has long way to go, observers say
Filipino actors say stereotypes are hard to overcome, they are mainly offered roles as domestic helpers, foreign workers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee calls financial industry double-edged weapon, legal system ‘polluted by politics’
Candidate John Lee calls financial system ‘sharp tool’ to be used by or against city during meeting with Election Committee members. ( read original story ...)
Explosion aboard oil tanker located east of Hong Kong leaves 1 dead and 6 injured, reports say
One crew member died while helicopters traveled to the scene and several others suffered burns, according to reports. ( read original story ...)
1 dead, 7 injured in explosion aboard tanker off Hong Kong
One person was killed and seven others injured Saturday in an explosion aboard an oil tanker in waters off Hong Kong, authorities reported. The Hong Kong Maritime Rescue ... ( read original story ...)
Huge oil tanker explodes near Hong Kong as one dead and six injured by deadly blast
The oil tanker was about 300 kilometres east of Hong Kong when the blast occurred. Two helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft from Home Kong's Flying Service have been dispatched t ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong health minister dismisses concerns over toughened law for pet owners who refuse to give up animals for disease-control purposes
Sophia Chan says aim of amendment is to control disease should evidence exist suggesting animal-to-human transmission has taken place Under revised law, owners who refuse order face fines of up to ... ( read original story ...)