An estimated 70 per cent of customers bought for their own use, with investors making up the remainder of the purchases, bolstering confidence in the market’s buying power, agents said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Shanghai lose their international luster as Covid restrictions bite
But in recent weeks, they have become synonymous with a much grimmer reality, as authorities in the two international finance hubs struggle to contain raging Omicron outbreaks. Extreme Covid measures ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong people enjoy reading under COVID-19
As the fifth wave of COVID-19 epidemic eases in Hong Kong, public facilities including libraries reopened recently, attracting a crowd of book lovers to enjoy their reading time. April 23 marks the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Hong Kong join Singapore, Malaysia in ditching foreign judges after British law lords’ exit?
One analyst said it was a question of ‘when, rather than whether’ Hong Kong follows sister city Singapore and other former British colonies in removing foreign influence from its judiciary. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s largest journalist group holds meeting to discuss possibility of disbandment, says it will still operate in ‘foreseeable future’
Ronson Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, says the topic of disbandment came up during special three-hour meeting on Saturday Meeting's atmosphere was 'overwhelming', Chan says, ... ( read original story ...)
Search under way for female passenger involved in 20km car chase that lead Hong Kong police officer to draw gun
Police order driver to stop after car crosses double white lines in Ngau Chi Wan, but he instead races off towards Sai Kung with officers in pursuit Following string of crashes, pair inside flee on ... ( read original story ...)
Aboard the Star Ferry in Hong Kong
The Star Ferry in Hong Kong has been offering an exhilarating ride for 142 years. Experience a trip with a Times reporter. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong health authorities report few patients receiving Covid-19 oral pills from private family doctors amid recent fall in cases
Number of overall patients prescribed molnupiravir and Paxlovid by private health clinics at single-digit figure, health official says Private practitioner says small prescription figure result of ... ( read original story ...)
Decomposing bodies add to heartache of delayed Covid-19 funerals in Hong Kong
Chan cannot forget her last glimpse of her 78-year-old grandfather who died of Covid-19 at Tuen Mun Hospital on March 13, at the height of Hong Kong’s massive fifth wave of infections.His face was ... ( read original story ...)
Repossessed AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-8F Sent To Long-Term Storage Site
Seized by its lessor in Hong Kong sometime during the month of March, a Boeing 747-8F most recently operated by Russia's AirBridgeCargo has been sent to a long-term aircraft stora ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: ‘allowing foreigners back into Hong Kong poses little risk of reigniting city’s fifth wave’
Pandemic expert says ‘possibility of a huge rebound’ reduced by local population’s immunity levels, sufficient supply of quarantine facilities. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 mask rule ‘risky’ for intense exercise, says ‘puzzled’ Hong Kong sports medicine chief
No proof playing football will spread Covid-19, and wearing masks for tennis is ‘unbelievable’, says head of sports science body as government keeps mask rule. ( read original story ...)
Sunshine Insurance Looks for Sunny Skies in Hong Kong with IPO Bid
Sunshine Insurance has applied to list in Hong Kong, and could become China’s 10th listed insurer if the bid is successful Company is launching its ... ( read original story ...)
What is Hong Kong’s best brand? Forget Vitasoy or White Flower Oil, it’s our Cantonese language
Hong Kong home-grown brands like Vitasoy and our ubiquitous red-white-blue nylon laundry bags don’t really reflect the core values of the city – the real heritage brand is its local language: its ... ( read original story ...)