Former No 2 official John Lee also vows to initiate talks with mainland Chinese counterparts on quarantine-free cross-border travel once he is elected. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: warnings on campus cross-infection, worry over daily Covid tests as Hong Kong pupils prepare to return to school
New policy of requiring pupils to get tested daily for the coronavirus before going to school has sparked concerns from parents of children with special needs Cross-infection risks on campus are 'very ... ( read original story ...)
LinkDoc Formally Withdraws Its U.S. IPO. Next Stop, Hong Kong?
LinkDoc has formally withdrawn its plan to raise $200 million from a U.S. IPO, nine months after its 11th hour halt to the listing; Three other Chinese companies wi ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese banks defer mortgage payments due to Covid spikes
Major Chinese banks have allowed clients in some cities and provinces hard-hit by Covid-19 to delay their mortgage payments to assist clients with payment difficulties at a crucial moment in the fight ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy had a good first quarter. Lockdowns leave it ‘in distress’
China's economy made a solid start to the year, recording first quarter growth that surpassed expectations. But a recent slump in consumer spending and rising unemployment suggest much tougher months ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee’s manifesto to ‘centre on housing, civil service reform’ with less focus on national security
Former No 2 official John Lee also vows to initiate talks with mainland Chinese counterparts on quarantine-free cross-border travel once he is elected Powerful vetting committee chaired by Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reports 613 New Covid Cases as Infections Decline
Hong Kong reported a total of 613 new confirmed coronavirus cases Monday as the number of Covid cases in the city continue to decline following the recent deadly outbreak. ( read original story ...)
S’porean man, 73, arrested for robbing bank with toy gun in Hong Kong
The man had reportedly robbed a bank along Nathan Road in Hong Kong on Apr. 14 at around 3:30pm, and made away with about HK$14,000 (S$2,429) in cash, according to ... ( read original story ...)
China Merchants Bank suffers US$11 billion sell-off on news report top executive is assisting unspecified probe
China’s third-largest lender fell by the most since August 2015 amid a local media report that a top executive is assisting with an unspecified government probe. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong expert warns of significant rise in inflammatory syndrome from Covid-19 in children, calls for parents to get young ones vaccinated ahead of in-person …
Leading paediatrician says vaccines effective in reducing chance of MIS-C by 90 per cent Another expert on same radio show says rebound in cases expected from Easter break, but consequences not ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans Air India flights until April 24 after detecting Covid in 3 passengers
Passengers from India can arrive in Hong Kong only if they have a Covid-19 negative certificate from a test done 48 hours prior to the journey ... ( read original story ...)
Air India cancels flights to Hong Kong after 3 passengers test COVID positive
Passengers from India can arrive in Hong Kong only if they have a COVID-19 negative certificate from a test done 48 hours prior to the journey. ( read original story ...)
Air India Cancels All Flights to Hong Kong Due to COVID Restrictions
Hong Kong has banned Air India services till April 24 after three passengers on one of its flights tested positive for COVID-19 post-arrival. ( read original story ...)
Brisk business at ‘patriots-only’ Legco: Hong Kong lawmakers heed Carrie Lam’s appeal to ask fewer questions before budget meetings
Hong Kong lawmakers elected last December under Beijing’s “patriots-only” reforms asked significantly fewer questions about the Chief Executive’s Office, security agencies and legal administration ... ( read original story ...)