Life in Hong Kong has been reshaped as Beijing has increasingly tightened its grip over almost every aspect of life in the city. But Cantopop remains a venue for those in the city to seek solace and ... ( read original story ...)
New ambulance cleaning methods to be used in wake of increase in Hong Kong coronavirus cases
Calls to 999 number also hit about 2,700 a day at height of fifth wave in March, Fire Services Department reveals. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Growth Hopes Crumble Under Weight of Covid Policies
Hong Kong’s economy will struggle to expand at all this year, the latest Bloomberg survey of economists shows, as the city grapples with Covid restrictions, a trade slump and other global headwinds. ( read original story ...)
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in Hong Kong in September
A judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong population drops by record on China’s grip, COVID curbs
Hong Kong saw a record decline in the city's residents in the past year as many fled the financial hub to escape strict COVID-19 isolation measures and Beijing's tightening grip on society. Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Population Drops by Record as People Flee Covid Curbs
Hong Kong’s population dropped by a record as people fled strict Covid-19 restrictions that have hobbled the city as most other regions move on from the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2022 Calls Students to Innovate to Address Pressing Social Issues and Help Build a Better Hong Kong
This year's Solve for Tomorrow theme is 'Innovate for a Better Hong Kong’. Samsung is encouraging the city's primary and secondary students to develop creative technology solutions for diverse local ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: more vaccination venues to be opened for babies, toddlers, Hong Kong civil service chief says while declining to set target for inoculation rate
Hong Kong will open more venues for babies and toddlers to get Covid-19 jabs, the minister in charge of the city’s inoculation drive has said while declining to set a target for boosting children’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sees 4,376 new Covid cases
Hong Kong on Thursday recorded 4,376 new Covid cases, including 196 imported infections, with health officials renewing their appeal for the public ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tell your own stories’: photos by domestic helpers in Hong Kong and their children sought for exhibition that pays homage to their sacrifice
Pathfinders' #WorkingMomsHK aims to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by Hong Kong's domestic helpers, who are so often separated from their children An upcoming photographic exhibition will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rail giant MTR Corporation posts 77 per cent rise in profits to HK$4.73 billion in first half of 2022, with property cushioning impact of Covid-19 fifth wave
Rail firm registers profits of HK$4.73 billion over first half of 2022, attributed to property developments such as Lohas Park Havoc wreaked by fifth wave of pandemic caused dramatic drop in ridership ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seizes 20 million baht of heroin hidden in Thai kickboxing pads
The Customs Office of Hong Kong proved it packs a punch when it seized 20 million baht of heroin hidden in kickboxing pads imported from Thailand and arrested a 40 year old man in the process.The ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Travelling to Hong Kong under its new quarantine rules? Here’s what you need to know
Hong Kong is relaxing travel restrictions with a "3+4" quarantine model, as it takes a step towards gradually reopening borders. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong technology chief vows clear road map for innovation and development in next decade, leaning on city’s unique strengths
Sun Dong cites city's global connections and backing from mainland China City leader John Lee, at same forum attended by Sun, also promises initiatives to lure talent in coming policy address Hong ... ( read original story ...)