Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to end Covid-19 rules in England while his government authorized another vaccine booster shot for the most vulnerable people. The decision comes as the U.K. - ... ( read original story ...)
The shadowy messengers delivering threats to Hong Kong civil society
Covert meetings, whispered threats and mysterious phone calls — warnings of reprisals by authorities from shadowy messengers are hounding Hong Kong’s civil society as China flattens a pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong turns to traditional medicine to help tame an Omicron outbreak.
After deploying armies of workers to lock down residents and announcing plans to build a large makeshift hospital, the authorities in Hong Kong are taking another strategy out of China’s coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s COVID-19 test speeds up as mainland medical staff joins battle
Over 100 nucleic acid test members of a medical support team from the Chinese mainland on Monday began offering sampling services in Hong Kong, boosting the speed of tracking COVID-19 cases. The staff ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ramps up plans to curb COVID-19 infections
With support from the central authorities and people from the mainland, China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) plans to set up more isolation and treatment facilities to relieve ... ( read original story ...)
Govt agencies helping COVID-stricken OFWs in Hong Kong
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 21) — The Philippine government is extending help to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who tested positive for COVID-19 in Hong Kong. Acting presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong families face average wait of 6 years for public housing, marking 23-year high
About 250,000 needy families face an average wait of six years for a public flat in Hong Kong, the longest duration in more than two decades, according to official figures released on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Yacht builder Ferretti eyes $470m Hong Kong IPO
Proceeds will be used to develop new types of yachts and acquire suppliers as the builder anticipates better market conditions. Ferretti is expected to enjoy a ‘palpable’ valuation premium against com ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to launch vaccine pass as Omicron outbreak rages
HONG KONG, China (AFP)— Hong Kong will launch a vaccine pass scheme this week, officials said Monday, as hospitals struggle under an Omicron-fuelled outbreak and the finance hub sees record-high ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan’s Holsheimer to Leave Hong Kong, Adding to Exits
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Ryan Holsheimer, head of cash equity & equity distribution for Asia-Pacific, is leaving Hong Kong after seven years with the firm, adding to a string of senior departures and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to tighten cap on diners per table in restaurants; vaccine pass scheme to launch as planned
Under the current social-distancing measures, some restaurants were allowed to continue seating groups of four, a privilege that will no longer apply after Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong startup Greater Bay Airlines granted air transport licence
Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority said on Monday it had granted an air transport licence to startup Greater Bay Airlines, clearing the way for it to operate scheduled commercial flights ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines wins approval to begin commercial flights
Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority said on Monday it had granted a licence to startup Greater Bay Airlines, clearing the way for it to operate scheduled commercial flights at a time of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong maps terms of COVID vaccine pass, with some exemptions
Hong Kong confirmed on Monday that its vaccine bubble will be expanded to include shopping malls and supermarkets, but said exemptions and random inspections would happen at some sites, as authorities ... ( read original story ...)