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The group, which represents the catering industry, says the scheme could create hundreds of jobs.
The group, which represents the catering industry, says the scheme could create hundreds of jobs.
Anxiety sets in for thousands made jobless, or told to stay home on reduced pay or no pay.
Anxiety sets in for thousands made jobless, or told to stay home on reduced pay or no pay.
Unable to cope with job loss, ‘some may become suicidal, turn to drugs, alcohol or gambling’.
Unable to cope with job loss, ‘some may become suicidal, turn to drugs, alcohol or gambling’.
Pandemic robs Hong Kong families of livelihoods, leaving many anxious, desperate for better times.
Pandemic robs Hong Kong families of livelihoods, leaving many anxious, desperate for better times.
Uber says it has not received the level of certainty from the Hong Kong government that it needs, to shift its office to the city.
Uber says it has not received the level of certainty from the Hong Kong government that it needs, to shift its office to the city.
Annie Tse of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association says shops witnessing a ‘life-and-death moment’ amid Covid-19.
Annie Tse of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association says shops witnessing a ‘life-and-death moment’ amid Covid-19.
Union urges targeted help for employees, with more expected to take unpaid leave, instead of earlier subsidies keeping businesses afloat.
Union urges targeted help for employees, with more expected to take unpaid leave, instead of earlier subsidies keeping businesses afloat.
Waiting for full adoption of battery-powered vehicles could mean years of higher-than-necessary pollution, Inchcape Greater China COO tells Post.
Waiting for full adoption of battery-powered vehicles could mean years of higher-than-necessary pollution, Inchcape Greater China COO tells Post.
White House not interested in making move as it would only serve to undermine nation’s currency, says Kurt Tong, former US consul general to Hong Kong.
White House not interested in making move as it would only serve to undermine nation’s currency, says Kurt Tong, former US consul general to Hong Kong.
Leading figures dismiss suggestion Hong Kong is becoming ‘just another city in China’, say fears over tariffs and threat to dollar peg are unfounded, and that bright future lies ahead through Greater Bay Area links.
Leading figures dismiss suggestion Hong Kong is becoming ‘just another city in China’, say fears over tariffs and threat to dollar peg are unfounded, and that bright future lies ahead through Greater Bay Area links.
President Donald Trump signed executive order making city’s residents eligible, but US has slashed number of people permitted to move there each year from 110,000 to just 18,000, and process is challenging and complex.
President Donald Trump signed executive order making city’s residents eligible, but US has slashed number of people permitted to move there each year from 110,000 to just 18,000, and process is challenging and complex.
But local establishment figures, slamming the move as ‘unfair’ and ‘arrogant’, predict the targeted measures will have little real effect.
But local establishment figures, slamming the move as ‘unfair’ and ‘arrogant’, predict the targeted measures will have little real effect.
The man allegedly became agitated and produced a wooden pole when MTR staff demanded he wear a mask.
The man allegedly became agitated and produced a wooden pole when MTR staff demanded he wear a mask.
Under new, stricter rules, all public transport passengers must wear masks, with offenders facing a fine of up to HK$5,000.
Under new, stricter rules, all public transport passengers must wear masks, with offenders facing a fine of up to HK$5,000.
Book fair was expected to start on Wednesday, while Sports and Leisure Expo, Education and Careers Expo, and Entrepreneur Day were slated for later in July.
Book fair was expected to start on Wednesday, while Sports and Leisure Expo, Education and Careers Expo, and Entrepreneur Day were slated for later in July.
Authorities have so far been unable to trace the source of infection in 13 of 38 new confirmed cases.
Authorities have so far been unable to trace the source of infection in 13 of 38 new confirmed cases.
Sector may face a drop of 10 to 20 per cent in business after news of six drivers linked to infection cluster, and disclosure of their licence plates.
Sector may face a drop of 10 to 20 per cent in business after news of six drivers linked to infection cluster, and disclosure of their licence plates.
Services between Hong Kong and Tsing Yi stations on Airport Express line, and Lai King and Tsing Yi stations on Tung Chung line were suspended at around 12.23pm, but resumed gradually around 1pm.
Services between Hong Kong and Tsing Yi stations on Airport Express line, and Lai King and Tsing Yi stations on Tung Chung line were suspended at around 12.23pm, but resumed gradually around 1pm.
Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic and months of anti-government protests that targeted stations, rail operator unveiled first-half loss of HK$400 million on Tuesday.
Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic and months of anti-government protests that targeted stations, rail operator unveiled first-half loss of HK$400 million on Tuesday.
For the first six months of this year, ridership had dropped to only 637 million passengers, down 37.7 per cent from a year ago.
For the first six months of this year, ridership had dropped to only 637 million passengers, down 37.7 per cent from a year ago.
The government confirms the policy, which contravenes law granting equal status to the two languages. There are differences in the two versions, for example ‘universities’ is found in one but not the other.
The government confirms the policy, which contravenes law granting equal status to the two languages. There are differences in the two versions, for example ‘universities’ is found in one but not the other.
Albert Chen, a prominent adviser to China’s top legislative body, contradicts remarks by senior Beijing official Zhang Xiaoming on law.
Albert Chen, a prominent adviser to China’s top legislative body, contradicts remarks by senior Beijing official Zhang Xiaoming on law.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.
Looming legislation by Beijing sparks uncertainty over shop posters and even social media remarks made by restaurant owners.
Looming legislation by Beijing sparks uncertainty over shop posters and even social media remarks made by restaurant owners.
US restrictions on Hong Kong will further tighten China’s access to American technology and represent the first move towards stripping the city of its special trading privileges.
US restrictions on Hong Kong will further tighten China’s access to American technology and represent the first move towards stripping the city of its special trading privileges.
Foreign ministry spokesman says national security law that prompted Washington’s move is purely an internal matter and other countries have no right to interfere.
Foreign ministry spokesman says national security law that prompted Washington’s move is purely an internal matter and other countries have no right to interfere.
ATAL Building Services Engineering, which is controlled by justice secretary Teresa Cheng’s husband, receives HK$24.7 million in Employment Support Scheme.
ATAL Building Services Engineering, which is controlled by justice secretary Teresa Cheng’s husband, receives HK$24.7 million in Employment Support Scheme.
Committees eyeing legislation meant to tackle everything from poor taxi services to waste disposal each cited lack of time in sidelining the draft laws.
Committees eyeing legislation meant to tackle everything from poor taxi services to waste disposal each cited lack of time in sidelining the draft laws.
Housing sector specialists say move will offer developers ‘breathing space’ to roll out luxury flats
Housing sector specialists say move will offer developers ‘breathing space’ to roll out luxury flats
Concerns centre over whether the new law will restrict the free flow of information in the city and hamper business development, says Lento Yip of the Hong Kong Internet Service Providers Association.
Concerns centre over whether the new law will restrict the free flow of information in the city and hamper business development, says Lento Yip of the Hong Kong Internet Service Providers Association.