Hong Kong International Airport, previously one of the busiest in the world, is eerily quiet these days as government flight bans and quarantine restrictions have choked off most passenger services. ( read original story ...)
The real problem with Hong Kong’s Covid-19 strategy? Insufficient alignment with mainland China’s model
Readers call for a more effective adherence to the mainland strategy of responding to outbreaks, the release of even more data on infections, and mandatory vaccination rather than mass testing Feel ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong could bring in mainland Chinese butchers to ensure continued supply of fresh food, livestock after outbreak at abattoirs
Sheung Shui slaughterhouse and its smaller Tsuen Wan rival to shut down temporarily on Saturday for disinfection after 183 out of 866 samples tested positive for Covid-19 Butchers lament they have to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new Covid-19 cases top 10,000 in spiralling outbreak
Hong Kong on Friday reported another sharp jump in new Covid-19 cases to more than 10,000 in the latest 24-hour period as it battles its worst outbreak of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Sustainable Businesses Create a Culture of Care
Seeking sustainability even in entrepreneurial endeavours is not exactly a new concept — especially in Hong Kong, where the government has drawn up plans of achieving zero-net emissions by the year ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine pass already hurting business at struggling Hong Kong restaurants just hours after launch, industry representative says
The launch of the government’s vaccine pass scheme has proved to be yet another blow to Hong Kong’s already struggling restaurants, with one industry representative reporting an immediate drop in ... ( read original story ...)
Spooked by pandemic situation: Hong Kong’s compulsory Covid-19 testing, tough rules push some expatriates to leave
News of British mum separated from baby in hospital alarms expatriate families with young children Those eager to leave are finding it hard to get flights, prices of air tickets have shot up too After ... ( read original story ...)
Building For The Future: Hong Kong Billionaire Edwin Leong Takes The Long View On Housing
Patience is what matters to Hong Kong billionaire Edwin Leong’s venture into residential development. And with a net worth of $4.4 billion, the founder and chairman of Tai Hung Fai Enterprise can ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges Touts IPO Backlog After Record Annual Profit
Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported a profit equivalent to $1.6 billion, up 8.8% from the prior year but slightly lower than analysts polled by FactSet had expected. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Curbs, Singapore Delays Easing: Virus Update
Hong Kong may see thousands of restaurants shut down as the city ramps up its eradication campaign with some of the world’s toughest Covid curbs. Cases continue to rise in China and Singapore delayed ... ( read original story ...)
Covid Curbs Threaten a Third of Hong Kong’s Bars and Restaurants
Thousands of bars and restaurants in Hong Kong may shut as some of the world’s toughest Covid restrictions, aimed at taming a record outbreak, deal a heavy blow to the once-vibrant city’s economy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bourse operator’s annual net profit rises 9%
The Hong Kong stock exchange operator's 2021 net profit rose 9% but missed expectations, as China's regulatory crackdowns resulted in fewer listings and struggling markets hurt its investment income. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong starts vaccine requirement for restaurants, stores
Hong Kong launched a vaccination requirement to enter shopping malls, restaurants and a host of other places on Thursday as it battles an expanding omicron outbreak and tries to overcome vaccine hesit ... ( read original story ...)
A Third of Hong Kong Eateries, Bars, to Close as Curbs Linger
Thousands of bars and restaurants in Hong Kong will shut as some of the world’s toughest Covid restrictions, aimed at taming a record outbreak, deal a heavy blow to the once-vibrant city’s economy. ( read original story ...)