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Latest news and updates on the impact of a new strain of coronavirus on Hong Kong. The virus causes the disease Covid-19 and the World Health Organisation has declared the spread of the infection a pandemic.
Third girl dies from virus as H1 strain sweeps city, helped by Hong Kong’s low herd immunity and poor vaccination rate
Stronger safety net on wages for city’s worst paid and most vulnerable is to be welcomed despite inflation and cost fears.
Thankfully, Hong Kong authorities recognise the healthy development of the media industry and its consumers is the way to go, not legislation that is difficult to draft and inevitably restricts press freedom.
Millions of dollars are being spent every month to maintain facilities that are no longer needed.
Hong Kong must come up with more targeted and effective promotions to avoid missing out on tourists from mainland China in May Day break bonanza.
The sold-out rugby tournament is perfectly placed to send the message that Hong Kong is back in action with more than 40 per cent of tickets taken by people outside the city.
Busy agenda packs Art Basel, a cultural summit, global investors’ symposium and pop-culture festival into one week, soon to be followed by the Rugby Sevens.
Return to profit by city airline is welcome, but addition of routes, increased flight frequency and friendlier prices rest on more planes and workers
Mainland China tax on items bought in city puts people off from visiting and should be amended.
- Case is third public body security breach in a week, after revelation of leaks at Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as well as the Consumer Council
- Lawmaker Elizabeth Quat says back-to-back occurrences highlight serious cybersecurity issues within government departments
Privacy commissioner Ada Chung urges Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to notify all affected individuals, hours after latter issues apology.
Film lovers flock to cinema for final showings after nearly 60 years of operation.
Authorities say girl developed fever and cough, before suffering convulsions and testing positive for influenza A (H1).
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said Kai Tak isolation centre at site of old airport could become ‘cultural and creative industry base’.
Monthly expenditure on six standby facilities covers electricity and maintenance costs, as well as charges for security services from contractors.
Last year 20,621 applications were filed with the Family Court, the most since 2019.
Proposals submitted by taxi trade propose 17% fare increases in cabs serving urban areas, the New Territories and Lantau Island.
Youth workers and doctors urge more resources to help youngsters and warn of developmental problems amid concerns about mental health impact.
Annual survey of family happiness registers fall for third year in a row to 6.43 out of 10, researchers find.
The number of events in the second half of 2023 hit 84 per cent of the pre-pandemic level and is on track to match it this year, top executive says.
Few industries suffered more than F&B during the pandemic, but a raft of new openings suggest the city’s after-hours scene is` finally on the road to recovery
City’s 100-plus Aids cases last year compare with 62 in 2022, 90 in 2021 and 112 in 2020.
Celia Wong misled officials by hiding fact she had visited supermarket and met friends only hours before attending party thrown for Witman Hung on January 3, 2022.
Citing studies, experts say the vaccines can provide enhanced protection against JN.1, which has become predominant variant in city.
Mainland authorities likely to expand solo traveller scheme to help boost Hong Kong’s economy.
