China’s foreign ministry office in the city and local authorities hit back at criticism, calling comments ‘unfounded’. ( read original story ...)
China’s property crisis: who and what will save the indebted developers in the world’s largest real-estate market?
Anxious to avoid the civil unrest that would almost certainly follow a collapse in the housing market, local authorities are relaxing their stranglehold on the property sector. But will it be enough? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bypassed? European airlines warn they can’t add flights while Covid-19 restrictions remain for travellers, aircrew
Several major European airlines have warned that they will not be able to add more flights to Hong Kong if the city’s Covid-19 restrictions remain while the rest of the world opens up rapidly from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s government restructuring can achieve more than efficiency and cost-saving
An overlooked benefit of the overhaul is the ability to create synergy and to promote the cross-fertilisation of industries There are ample opportunities for arts, culture, sports and technology, for ... ( read original story ...)
To fight climate change, Hong Kong must put wind in the sails of its carbon neutrality plan
The wind power plans of HK Electric and CLP, though toe-in-the-water gestures, are better late than never The government must overcome its procrastination and deliver some clear climate results for ... ( read original story ...)
Numbers do not add up in proposed pay leap for Hong Kong civil servants
With senior staff in line for rises of up to 7.26 per cent, some private companies that use such awards as reference may struggle to match them in a city slowly recovering from the most difficult of ... ( read original story ...)
Top-level racing from Ireland to Kentucky to Hong Kong on weekend schedule
The Preakness Stakes is far from the only major event on the weekend horse racing calendar, with top races from Ireland to Japan and Hong Kong, with a stop for crab cakes in Baltimore. ( read original story ...)
Davis Polk draws fire for speaking at event to mark anniversary of Hong Kong’s national security law
Wall Street firm 'denounced' over Asia chair's billing to speak at department of justice conference, Financial Times reports ... ( read original story ...)
Echo HK, Hong Kong High School Student-Led Non-Profit Celebrates Successful Podcast And Campaign Launches
Echo HK's Fireside podcast and Palette project's“Meaning of Life” campaign results in over 1,000 responses from across the globe. Echo HK ... ( read original story ...)
Art Basel highlights to check out in Hong Kong, from a Buddhist meditation in sign language to work addressing race, power and identity
From a Buddhist meditation in sign language to art addressing race, power and identity, there’s plenty to check out during Art Basel week in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong advises adults aged 18 to 59 to get fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine
The Hong Kong government has advised adults aged 18 to 59 to get a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at least six months after receiving their third jab. The advice comes after the Centre for Health ... ( read original story ...)
Davis Polk draws fire for participation in event commemorating introduction of Hong Kong’s national security law
Wall Street firm 'condemned' over Asia chair's decision to speak at department of justice conference, Financial Times reports ... ( read original story ...)
HKSAR gov’t strongly opposes European Commission report on Hong Kong
The HKSAR government strongly opposes the European Commission (EC) report on Hong Kong, and urges again the EC to respect the international law and basic norms governing international relations, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may use luxury Fanling golf course to build 12,000 public housing flats
New figure more than doubles previous number of homes proposed for Fanling site by government study in 2018 Flats would be built in 10 blocks, accommodating about 33,600 people, as well as providing ... ( read original story ...)