Vibrant coral gardens, wide-eyed sea horses and feasting jellyfishes were captured by marine photographers in snapshots submitted to the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021. A ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong election numbers highlight pro-establishment bloc’s edge in public housing estates
While turnout for Legco poll was low, many of the busiest polling stations were located near public housing blocks, including a number built within the past decade More than half of Hong Kong's 35 ... ( read original story ...)
New Year’s Eve countdown: Hong Kong boy band Mirror to usher in 2022 with Philharmonic Orchestra, other Canto-pop stars
Hong Kong’s New Year’s Eve countdown concert will feature the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performing with Canto-pop singers and boy band sensation Mirror. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board ... ( read original story ...)
Insight – Record IPO binge in 2021 leaves investors hung over
INITIAL public offerings (IPOs) around the world raised a record US$594bil (RM2.5 trillion) in 2021, riding the coattails of stock market rallies, yet often disappointing investors with their ... ( read original story ...)
Incentives for remittances via banking channels expanded
In a bid to rein in plunging workers’ remittances via official channels, the Central Bank (CBSL) has decided to extend the incentive of additional Rs. 10 per dollar by a month whilst absorbing ... ( read original story ...)
Sea change: how Hong Kong law enforcers are turning the screw on cross-border smugglers
Death of female police officer in high-speed chase sparks action, change of tactics by authorities Cross-border smuggling gangs switch strategies, modes of operation to evade monitoring, arrest Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Prominent historians say Hong Kong educators should take care with grisly subjects, decline to comment on Tiananmen statues’ removal
Both acknowledged the importance of giving students the ‘facts’ about history, but neither would discuss the ramifications of three universities’ decision to remove statues commemorating the Tiananmen ... ( read original story ...)
1 sailor dead, 2 missing after Hong Kong fishing vessel catches fire, sinks
Ten crew members abandoned the sinking vessel after the fire broke out, with seven rescued by mainland Chinese authorities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until Jan. 8 due to virus infections
The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines 003490.KS flights, Korean Air said on Monday, after some of its passengers traveling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested ... ( read original story ...)
Children from low-income Hong Kong families hit hard by Covid-19
Children from such families suffered due to an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, and confinement to small homes for long hours. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rain, cold weather warning make for miserable Boxing Day, but fail to put damper on annual Hong Kong Food Festival
But one vendor at the annual Hong Kong Food Festival says the gloomy weather may have actually helped turnout. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong motorcyclist dead, car driver arrested after fiery Boxing Day collision on Shek O Road
The 25-year-old motorcyclist, who was riding on a probationary licence, crossed into the opposite lane of the narrow, winding road and slammed headlong into a car, police say. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can do much more to develop northern New Territories, ease pressure on city’s built-up areas, retiring official says
Former Hong Kong permanent secretary suggests using areas occupied by ‘NIMBY’ facilities for business, innovation and technology clusters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wildlife officials put down 28 wild boars since start of urban area kill policy
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has mounted operations in five ‘black spots’ and launched another seven after referrals from police. ( read original story ...)