Initially a poster child of the pandemic, Hong Kong has seen a third wave of virus cases -- blamed on exemptions from quarantine rules for air and ship crews, and some business travellers. Carrie Lam, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to take action against US’s ‘Made in China’ label demand
Hong Kong will formally challenge a US demand that it changes the way it labels its exports as the city grapples with the international fallout from Beijing’s imposition of a tough national security ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader announces mass COVID-19 testing to begin September 1
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Friday that mass testing of residents for coronavirus in the Asian financial hub will begin on Sept. 1, as she warned people not to be complacent despite a steady ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Start Virus Testing for Entire City on Sept. 1
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the city will kick off a campaign to test its entire population for the novel coronavirus on Sept. 1, in the first such effort attempted outside of mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Business critical: half of SMEs in Hong Kong give themselves six months at most without more support from government, survey finds
Survey by General Chamber of Commerce found small and medium-sized enterprises were suffering, and nearly half said they did not expect to survive beyond next six months without help. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong Offers Free Testing to All Residents
The testing program, which will last a maximum of two weeks, is on a voluntary basis. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said that universal testing was possible due to support from Beijing, which provided ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader announces mass COVID-19 testing to begin Sept. 1
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Friday that mass testing of residents for coronavirus in the Asian financial hub will begin on Sept. 1, as she warned people not to be complacent despite a steady ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle-Backed Adicon Picks Banks for Hong Kong IPO
Adicon Clinical Laboratories Ltd., a Chinese lab operator backed by Carlyle Group Inc., has picked banks for its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.The ... ( read original story ...)
As Business Moves Away From Hong Kong, Will Seoul Become Asia’s New Culture Hub?
Hong Kong has long been considered one of East Asia’s most thriving financial and cultural hubs, thanks to its successful stock exchange, world-class food scene, and recent art ... ( read original story ...)
After dining ban, takeaway waste clutters Hong Kong’s pavements, parks and waterways
A deluge of trash from takeaway containers and disposable cutlery is cluttering the streets and parks of Hong Kong as coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants eat away at the city's capacity ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks rise; Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares dip despite quarterly revenue jump
Shares of Alibaba listed in Hong Kong fell back into negative territory during afternoon trade as they shed 0.31%. The move downward came despite the Chinese tech behemoth announcing a 34% on-year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Justice Secretary’s Standard Chartered mortgage is under scrutiny as US sanctions on city officials sever banking ties
Two of the seven Hong Kong officials sanctioned by the United States government have outstanding mortgages held with international banks, obligations which are coming under scrutiny as financial ... ( read original story ...)
After dining ban, takeaway waste clogs Hong Kong’s pavements, parks and waterways
A deluge of trash from takeaway containers and disposable cutlery is clogging the streets and parks of Hong Kong as coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants eat away at the city's capacity to ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 cases expected to drop again in Hong Kong, as government prepares to announce plans for citywide testing
Hong Kong continues to see a declining trend in coronavirus cases, with about 28 cases expected on Friday, according to medical sources. The latest figures come ahead of the launch of citywide testing ... ( read original story ...)