Hong Kong's consumption voucher scheme has been extended to non-permanent residents - but that does not include the 400,000 foreign domestic workers in the city This move is class-conscious and, to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislators question transport bureau’s proposal for congestion levy to ease traffic jams at cross-harbour tunnels
Hong Kong legislators and a concern group have demanded further explanation from transport officials on a proposed congestion charge to discourage private car owners from using the city’s three ... ( read original story ...)
Why is China denying Hong Kong was ever a British colony?
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony. ( read original story ...)
Why is China denying Hong Kong was a UK colony?
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony. China’s Communist rulers say the semi-autonomous city and the nearby ... ( read original story ...)
Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee finalises cabinet line-up, submits list to Beijing for consideration
Declining to give any names, Lee says he has brought in incumbent ministers, civil servants, professionals from private sector and people familiar with district work He pledges to reveal the list once ... ( read original story ...)
Covid In Hong Kong Shows ‘Signs Of Rebound’, City Leader Says
Hong Kong's coronavirus case numbers are showing signs of rebounding, city chief executive Carrie Lam said on Friday, days after reintroducing more restrictions ahead of the 25th anniversary of the ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Why is China denying Hong Kong was a UK colony?
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony. China's Communist rulers say the semi-autonomous city and the nearby ... ( read original story ...)
BREAKING: Hong Kong tweaks Covid rules, two weeks ahead of July 1 celebrations
Hong Kong is tweaking Covid-19 rules again, two weeks ahead of a rumoured visit by China’s Xi Jinping for the July 1 Handover anniversary celebrations. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘set to ramp up’ anti-pandemic bid amid surge in cases; crackdown on nightlife sector under way over new RAT rule
Hong Kong’s leader is set to ramp up anti-pandemic efforts in the city to tackle a recent surge in coronavirus cases, according to government sources. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans some media outlets from swearing-in of new chief executive
Press crackdown continues as Japanese, US and Taiwanese reporters blocked from 1 July event, which is also 25th anniversary of British handover ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s biggest health crisis in 25 years: why did city stumble over Covid-19? Experts say it was too slow to change tactics, inflexible, put politics first
In Hong Kong, the epidemic lasted three months, leaving 1,755 infected and 299 dead. Wan came close to death. The former restaurant cashier was grateful she survived, and went on to raise three ... ( read original story ...)
Everbright Securities Dives as Hong Kong Unit Is Fined for Failing to Stop Money Laundering
Shares in China Everbright Securities plunged over 8 percent today after the country’s securities watchdog said the Hong Kong subsidiary of the leading Chinese brokerage has been fined HKD3.8 million ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ranks fifth in list of world’s most competitive economies, climbing two spots over improved performance amid Covid pandemic
Hong Kong has climbed two places this year to reclaim the fifth spot in an annual global ranking of the world’s most competitive countries and regions, on the back of improved economic performance ... ( read original story ...)
Tech stocks lift Hong Kong market while Asian equities languish as investors fret about Fed policy outlook
Chinese stocks advance, bucking declines in major Asian markets, as investors fret about the risk of Fed-triggered recession. ( read original story ...)