Hong Kong’s quarantine facilities are the fullest in more than three months after officials revived the Covid Zero tactic of mandatory centralized isolation to contain the spread of new sub-variants. ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam says Hong Kong hasn’t become ‘just another Chinese city’
Lam also said the exodus of expatriates and foreigners from Hong Kong in recent months was not due to the newly enacted National Security Law — seen by some as Beijing's tighten ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs to open to world to retain hub status: Carrie Lam
If you cannot travel freely to other places and into the mainland, how could you be a hub?' says the HK leader. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s climate action plan must include justice for vulnerable groups
The repercussions of climate change will not be borne equally, so climate action plans such as Hong Kong's need to secure the well-being of vulnerable groups Feel strongly about this letter, or any ... ( read original story ...)
Brand-new concept of Mini storage – No deposit required, U SPACE has opened 2 new branches in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 June 2022 - It has been a long time for Hong Kong facing a problem of housing supply shortage due to lack of land, "Nano flat" has become ... ( read original story ...)
Law stopping Hong Kong bosses from raiding MPF funds to cover staff payment obligations is too little, too late, critics argue
Legislature passes bill that will scrap offsetting mechanism under Mandatory Provident Fund in 2025 Labour expert notes new protections will not bring much benefit to older workers, while business ... ( read original story ...)
Two shots fired in gang clash near Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife hub, as knife-wielding attackers ambush group
Three people were injured, with one shot in the back, another hit by a car and the third with knife wounds on head. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba leads tech slide in Hong Kong as China, Ant Group deny IPO revival plans while Nio sinks after EV forecasts underwhelm
Tech stocks lead a slide in Hong Kong on concerns Chinese authorities are still keeping a tight rein on the industry, tempering recent optimism about an easing in crackdown. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Buys back 3.065M Shrs in HK, London Ytd for $155M
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased a total of 3.065 million shares in London and Hong Kong yesterday (9th), involving a total of approximately HKD155 million. HSBC repurchased ... ( read original story ...)
Joe O’Reilly sells Dublin 8 offices to Hong Kong firm for €13.5m
An investment team led by Joe O’Reilly of Chartered Land has sold Adelaide Chambers, a redeveloped office building which formerly accommodated the Adelaide hospital in Dublin, for €13.5m. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gov’t should review poverty relief measures for elderly, Oxfam says
Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee and his administration should work to ease poverty among the elderly, Oxfam’s local branch has said, as a study by the NGO revealed that some senior households can ... ( read original story ...)
China Set to Put Tycoon Seized in Hong Kong on Trial, WSJ Says
(Bloomberg) -- A Chinese-Canadian tycoon who was seized at a Hong Kong hotel five years ago and has lost much of his sprawling business empire to the Chinese government is about to go on trial ... ( read original story ...)
Expensive Lessons Learnt? Recent Court Cases On Missteps By Money Lenders In Hong Kong.
Expensive Lessons Learnt? Recent Court Cases On Missteps By Money Lenders In Hong Kong. Legal News and Analysis - Hong Kong - Banking & Finance, Regulatory & Compliance - ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – Government Proposes New Bill To Enhance Deterrent Effect Of Occupational Safety And Health Offences.
Hong Kong - Government Proposes New Bill To Enhance Deterrent Effect Of Occupational Safety And Health Offences. Legal News and Analysis - Hong Kong - Labour & Employment - ... ( read original story ...)