Housing is 'key' to solving many of the city's issues, Beijing-endorsed candidate says after curated closed-door visits Lee also says Hong Kong's success hinged on diversity and welcomes suggestions ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Next Chief Executive Booted From YouTube
John Lee, the sole candidate to succeed Carrie Lam as chief executive of Hong Kong this summer, has had his campaign channel suspended from YouTube in what the company said was a necessary move to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s mental health crisis: Nearly half of residents suffer ‘moderate to severe’ signs of anxiety amid worst wave of coronavirus infections, survey shows
'Emerging adults', those aged between 18 and 30, were found to be 'most at risk' from developing anxiety Number of people who sought mental health counselling surged as the city imposed some of its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree widens cryptocurrency coverage to NFTs, signs three-year deal with Munich Re
Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree has partnered with Munich Re to cover a wider array of digital assets, amid expectations of more demand from non-fungible token holders seeking protection against ... ( read original story ...)
The history (and debauchery) of Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club as it marks 40 years at its iconic Central location
As the FCC marks four decades at its iconic Central location, we look at the parties, personalities and proud heritage that have seen the club become many a journalist’s home from home. ( read original story ...)
Use of ‘green’ office leases to catch on in Hong Kong, as sustainability becomes increasingly important, Deloitte says
Hong Kong office tenants and landlords are expected to catch up with the global trend of signing “green” leases despite a dearth of such deals so far in the city, according to professional services ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Reopen for Non-Residents From May
Starting May, non-residents will be allowed to visit Hong Kong, thereby ending an entry-ban of two years, by the government. ( read original story ...)
Mother, 24, arrested after baby found dead with neck wounds in Hong Kong’s North Point
Two suicide notes and plastic cable ties were also found at the scene, with the 19-month-old child suspected to have been strangled. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s indie live-music scene hit by loss of venues, but there is hope for the future as pandemic restrictions ease
The Wanch had to close, though it is reopening, and another stalwart of the live-music scene, Sense 99, is gone; the pandemic hit Hong Kong indie musicians hard But with further relaxations of ... ( read original story ...)
They are coming back: Hong Kong expatriates who left as Covid-19 infections shot up make plans to return
When Kate* boarded a plane in Hong Kong bound for London in February with her British husband and their 18-month-old daughter, she recalls it was full of parents with children under five years old. ( read original story ...)
Indelible City, Louisa Lim’s homage to those who love Hong Kong, gives plenty of cause for pause
In her homage to those who love Hong Kong, Indelible City, Louisa Lim taps troubled artist Tsang Tsou-choi and the 2019 protests, but its overstated assertions give plenty of cause for pause. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: families plan for long-delayed reunions as Hong Kong prepares to welcome back foreigners
Pandemic expert says ‘possibility of huge rebound’ in infections reduced by local population’s immunity levels, sufficient supply of quarantine facilities. ( read original story ...)
Non-residents allowed to fly into Hong Kong from May 1
The government of Hong Kong has decided to allow non-residents from overseas to fly into the city from May 1, ending a restriction that has been in place for more than two years. ( read original story ...)
John Lee needs new image as Hong Kong’s next leader. He is banking on a TV forum, community outreach to help
Sole candidate for May 8 election lines up series of appearances to show his kinder, caring side Young people still unhappy over 2019 protests are one group Lee must reach out to, observers say Hong ... ( read original story ...)