The pandemic has disrupted the daily lives of many across the globe and for the people of Hong Kong, but for marginalized groups, it’s hit even harder. Supporting local communities where Marriott ... ( read original story ...)
Bankers Are Abandoning Hong Kong as Beijing and Covid Remake the City
In Hong Kong’s affluent Mid-levels, in the subtropical foothills of Victoria Peak, the talk today among well-heeled expatriates inevitably turns to one subject: Who will be the next to leave. Down the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong urges calm ahead of mass COVID-19 testing
Hong Kong officials urged residents to remain calm as the city prepares for mass COVID-19 testing as virus cases peak and dozens are dying each day, Reuters reported. Hong Kong's chief secretary John ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 surges in Hong Kong’ wth 300,000 cases, 1,200 deaths in week
Hong Kong is now experiencing an "unprecedented health crisis" of nearly 300,000 cases and 1,200 deaths in the past week after largely being immune from the outbreak. ( read original story ...)
AIA acquires Blue Cross in Hong Kong and deepens Bank of East Asia bancassurance partnership
AIA has announced that it has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) and 80 per cent of the shares in Blue Care JV (BVI) Holdings ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong opens hotline system for infected residents to arrange transfer to isolation facilities
Priority will be given to those with mild or no symptoms, and people whose living environment is not suitable for home isolation, security chief Chris Tang says Those who test positive for Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland health experts learn about latest progress of Hong Kong’s vaccination program
A team of mainland health experts led by Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission, on Sunday learned about the latest progress of Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong residents urged not to panic ahead of mass testing
Hong Kong reported 31,008 new Covid-19 cases and 153 deaths on Sunday as the city’s chief secretary said residents should not worry about a looming mass testing scheme, with details to be announced ... ( read original story ...)
‘Whatever Hong Kong needs, Beijing provides’: Chinese vice-premier pledges support for city’s ongoing battle against coronavirus
Delegate to top advisory body says state leader spoke for 45 minutes, relayed concerns of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top mainland officials. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vows to uphold rights of OFWs amid COVID-19 surge
The Hong Kong government has assured that it will uphold the rights of overseas Filipinos workers amid the COVID-19 surge in the country. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Can Still Achieve Covid Zero, Official Says
Hong Kong authorities are liaising with private hospitals to make space for Covid patients as the city battles its worst wave yet of the virus, which is claiming the lives of at least a hundred people ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing support on testing, isolation facilities will help Hong Kong defeat Covid, No 2 official says, as he seeks to reassure residents on mass testing
Chief Secretary John Lee urges residents not to be confused by rumours about the government's coming universal testing exercise During screening operation, government will ensure a stable and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s fresh pork, beef supply to ‘return to normal on Tuesday’ after slaughterhouses reopen
Hong Kong’s supply of fresh pork and beef will mostly return to normal as early as Tuesday, according to an industry leader, after Covid-19 outbreaks at the city’s slaughterhouses resulted in ... ( read original story ...)
This company offers new hires 2 weeks of paid leave before they start. It then makes them book 5 consecutive days vacation twice a year.
Giving employees time to refresh is important because many can't afford to take time off between jobs, said SevenRooms' head of people, Paul McCarthy. ( read original story ...)