The former chief secretary received more than 200 nominations just a day after kicking off his campaign. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sewage system in Hong Kong community isolation facility built in just 7 days, reveals development minister
Michael Wong says sewage pump station, 1.8km-long rising main have been built Construction was carried out for 24 hours a day; about 200 workers from three contractors were mobilised A new sewage ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s GoTo IPO, China economic data, Hong Kong’s one man race
The week will kick off with one of Asia's most closely watched initial public offerings this year: Indonesia's GoTo, whose businesses span ride-hailing, e-commerce and finance. A string of economic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid infections slow as city concludes self-testing
Bloomberg Hong Kong's number of daily Covid cases dropped to the lowest in almost two months as the city ends a voluntary citywide testing ex ... ( read original story ...)
Bayan Muna: Probe ‘chaotic’ overseas voting in Hong Kong
Bayan Muna Representative Ferdinand Gaite on Sunday called for an immediate investigation of the “chaotic and disorganized” election system in Hong Kong during the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents do rapid antigen tests over weekend
In Hong Kong, residents are undergoing rapid antigen tests over the weekend. Residents above 60 will also be allowed to get a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. CGTN reporter Anne Cheng has the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader to reveal plans this week for easing social-distancing curbs and returning to schools as number of cases falls below 2,000
Chief Executive Carrie Lam reminds residents to observe social distancing, test themselves as more people venture outside amid recent good weather Housing complexes used as isolation facilities could ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 1.7M Filipinos abroad can start voting for May polls
More than 1.69 million Filipino voters overseas can now cast their votes for national candidates for the May 2022 elections. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong firms seek offshore talent as some expats harried by Covid-19 restrictions eye exits, online recruitment platform says
The number of Hong Kong companies looking to hire offshore workers has risen following an outflow of expats leaving for Singapore, which scrapped its Covid-19 restrictions last month, and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
The world in brief: Ex-Hong Kong official seeks post
Hong Kong's former No. 2 official John Lee on Saturday formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing's preferred ... ( read original story ...)
10 of Hong Kong’s best attractions of old, from the Star Ferry Pier and Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park to Bottoms Up
From the Star Ferry Pier and Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park to the Poor Man’s Nightclub and Bottoms Up, these attractions were once much sought out by locals and visitors to the city alike. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities bust record 700-kilo drug haul
Hong Kong customs officials have seized about 700 kilograms of suspected crystal meth sent from Mexico, authorities said Sunday, the biggest haul of the drug in the city’s history. The meth was hidden ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas Filipino voters in Hong Kong asked to come back on other days to avoid crowding
Consul General Raly Tejada said that while the turnout so far is a good sign for the country’s democracy, the Hong Kong Police Force have raised health and safety concerns. ( read original story ...)
Face Off: Is studying in Hong Kong better than studying overseas?
Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that does not necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints. This week, they discuss whether it is better to get an education in the city ... ( read original story ...)