Hong Kong will allow restaurant dining-in services until 10 p.m. and relax other social-distancing rules after the Chinese New Year as the city tries to move past a winter coronavirus wave that’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise above 30,000 level as markets soar ahead of Lunar New Year break
The Hang Seng Index rose 1.9 per cent to 30,029.61 in morning trading, rising above the 30,000 level for the first time since January 25. It was on track for a fourth straight day of gains. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Relax Curbs; BioNTech’s New Factory: Virus Update
Hong Kong’s government plans to reopen all sports venues and allow restaurant dine-in services to resume starting next week as the pace of Covid-19 infections slows. ( read original story ...)
I moved from Hong Kong to Barbados during the pandemic
Writer Andrea Lo, based in Hong Kong, jumped at the chance of relocating to Barbados after being accepted onto the island's work visa scheme. Find out how she jumped all the pandemic hurdles. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong radio host denied bail after new security law ruling
A Hong Kong Internet radio host was denied bail on Wednesday (Feb 10) under Beijing's new national security law - even though he has ... ( read original story ...)
Hanfu, traditional Chinese clothing, and the young people in Hong Kong reviving the ancient costumes
With ornate pins in her hair and wearing a long flowing robe with sweeping sleeves over a heavily embroidered gold and purple silk skirt, Veronica Kam Pui-ka blends in nicely at West Kowloon's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks close at 3-week high on upbeat China data
Hong Kong stocks rise on Wednesday to end at a three-week high, after upbeat data pointed to a continued recovery in China’s economy. ** The Hang Seng index rose 1.9%, to 30,038.72, while the China ... ( read original story ...)
Bill to help Hong Kong protesters stay in US as refugees revived
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act aims to help residents of Chinese-controlled city gain refugee status in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bars its dual nationals from foreign consular help
Adoption of mainland China policy sparks concern other countries will be unable to offer protection to passport holders ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, working from home was once lot of society’s poorest and most disadvantaged
Throughout months of pandemic-induced restrictions, city- or nationwide lockdowns, and intermittent office closures, working from home in one form or another has become commonplace all over the world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse May Run Out Of Steam On Wednesday
The Hong Kong stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 350 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 29,475-point ... ( read original story ...)
Drive to recruit Hong Kong talent through local design programme
together with the reasons for their choices and ideas on future business opportunities on the programme website. “Most people have limited understanding of industrial design in Hong Kong because ... ( read original story ...)
Yangtze River Delta: Hong Kong, mainland Chinese developers invest billions as they seek to ride region’s ambitious development plan
Capital investment in the Yangtze River Delta is being driven by infrastructure development and companies’ expansion plans, say analysts. ( read original story ...)
U.S. senators revive bill to make refugee status easier for Hong Kong protesters
A bipartisan group of senior U.S. senators reintroduced a bill on Tuesday to make it easier for people from Hong Kong fearing persecution after joining protests against China to obtain U.S. refugee ... ( read original story ...)