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Hong Kong Sars Mutual Help Association urges government to be proactive, including banning non-locals who visited Wuhan within the past month from entering city.
Hong Kong Sars Mutual Help Association urges government to be proactive, including banning non-locals who visited Wuhan within the past month from entering city.
The Centre for Health Protection said all three patients’ respiratory specimens tested positive to the new coronavirus and they had all been isolated in hospital
The Centre for Health Protection said all three patients’ respiratory specimens tested positive to the new coronavirus and they had all been isolated in hospital
Airline says on its website it will allow passengers flying to or from any mainland China airport to rebook, re-route or take a refund on any type of ticket booked till the end of February.
Airline says on its website it will allow passengers flying to or from any mainland China airport to rebook, re-route or take a refund on any type of ticket booked till the end of February.
MTR’s domestic figure in December was 123 million, down 15.6 per cent from a year ago, rail link with mainland China being the hardest hit.
MTR’s domestic figure in December was 123 million, down 15.6 per cent from a year ago, rail link with mainland China being the hardest hit.
Social unrest has taken a toll on industry, taxi group says, with some drivers avoiding protest areas or simply staying home.
Social unrest has taken a toll on industry, taxi group says, with some drivers avoiding protest areas or simply staying home.
Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan says date is good amid ‘gloomy sentiment’, with rail giant set to announce ‘surprises’.
Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan says date is good amid ‘gloomy sentiment’, with rail giant set to announce ‘surprises’.
Blueprint will transform park into an adventure-themed resort, grounded in nature, with seven new zones and 20 attractions over the next seven years. Park blames poor performance on ongoing civil unrest roiling city
Blueprint will transform park into an adventure-themed resort, grounded in nature, with seven new zones and 20 attractions over the next seven years. Park blames poor performance on ongoing civil unrest roiling city
Anti-government movement keeps up attacks on ‘blue’ businesses to grow ‘yellow economy’. Experts say attempts to split Hong Kong economy along political lines are unworkable.
Anti-government movement keeps up attacks on ‘blue’ businesses to grow ‘yellow economy’. Experts say attempts to split Hong Kong economy along political lines are unworkable.
City’s biggest public-housing provider records largest surplus in 15 years.
City’s biggest public-housing provider records largest surplus in 15 years.
Transport minister Frank Chan reveals costs that were mostly incurred by damaged traffic lights, with other repairs for street railings and pavements.
Transport minister Frank Chan reveals costs that were mostly incurred by damaged traffic lights, with other repairs for street railings and pavements.
Consumer spending dropped to HK$30 billion (US$3.84 billion) for the month after a record 24.4 per cent year-on-year slump in October, according to the Census and Statistics Department.
Consumer spending dropped to HK$30 billion (US$3.84 billion) for the month after a record 24.4 per cent year-on-year slump in October, according to the Census and Statistics Department.
Lions have guarded entrance to bank’s headquarters for decades and will disappear from public view ‘for period of time”, after they were sprayed with red paint and set on fire by protesters on New Year’s Day.
Lions have guarded entrance to bank’s headquarters for decades and will disappear from public view ‘for period of time”, after they were sprayed with red paint and set on fire by protesters on New Year’s Day.
Tourism board manages to end debacle over its new year lucky draw barely an hour before the event on Wednesday night.
Tourism board manages to end debacle over its new year lucky draw barely an hour before the event on Wednesday night.
Following anti-government protests late into Tuesday night, two incidents broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, with fire started in train and petrol bomb hurled into depot.
Following anti-government protests late into Tuesday night, two incidents broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, with fire started in train and petrol bomb hurled into depot.
Most cases have originated from a single seafood market and health workers are still trying to identify virus responsible.
Most cases have originated from a single seafood market and health workers are still trying to identify virus responsible.
Rail operator’s annus horribilis arrived on the back of a scandalous 2018, and after the delays and budget overruns that plagued the Sha Tin-Central link, came petrol bombs and an expected HK$1.6 billion financial hit.
Rail operator’s annus horribilis arrived on the back of a scandalous 2018, and after the delays and budget overruns that plagued the Sha Tin-Central link, came petrol bombs and an expected HK$1.6 billion financial hit.
The security sector has emerged as one of the few winners despite the city’s economic downturn.
The security sector has emerged as one of the few winners despite the city’s economic downturn.
Workers in protest-hit travel and dining sectors in constant state of worry over employment as fewer visitors see closures of restaurants and shops.
Workers in protest-hit travel and dining sectors in constant state of worry over employment as fewer visitors see closures of restaurants and shops.
The Uber Flash service has received more than 2.4 million trip requests since its debut in March with monthly orders growth more than doubling.
The Uber Flash service has received more than 2.4 million trip requests since its debut in March with monthly orders growth more than doubling.
Lower revenue from train services, repair costs for damaged facilities, extra expenses for security and rent concessions take toll on rail operator.
Lower revenue from train services, repair costs for damaged facilities, extra expenses for security and rent concessions take toll on rail operator.
Rail giant estimates Hung Hom-Admiralty section of Sha Tin-Central rail link will be delayed until early 2022 from previously revised fourth quarter of 2021.
Rail giant estimates Hung Hom-Admiralty section of Sha Tin-Central rail link will be delayed until early 2022 from previously revised fourth quarter of 2021.
City’s finance chief says months of social unrest have caused economic losses of about 2 per cent of GDP.
City’s finance chief says months of social unrest have caused economic losses of about 2 per cent of GDP.
Commissioner Chris Tang says he will only support the probe into the force’s conduct by the Independent Police Complaints Council.
Commissioner Chris Tang says he will only support the probe into the force’s conduct by the Independent Police Complaints Council.
Michelle Bachelet’s article, published in the Post, will ‘only encourage protesters to use more radical violence’.
Michelle Bachelet’s article, published in the Post, will ‘only encourage protesters to use more radical violence’.
Trains could run till 1am again from Monday, Hong Kong Federation of Railway Trade Unions vice-chairman Tam Kin-chiu says after meeting officials.
Trains could run till 1am again from Monday, Hong Kong Federation of Railway Trade Unions vice-chairman Tam Kin-chiu says after meeting officials.
Operator of San Tin Shopping City in talks with site owners about surrendering plot after incurring millions in losses over 18 months.
Operator of San Tin Shopping City in talks with site owners about surrendering plot after incurring millions in losses over 18 months.
Government says vital link between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island can be used again from 5am on Wednesday, with normal charges applying.
Government says vital link between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island can be used again from 5am on Wednesday, with normal charges applying.
City leader should resign, revamp cabinet or order inquiry into police handling of protests, say critics and analysts.
City leader should resign, revamp cabinet or order inquiry into police handling of protests, say critics and analysts.
Malaysia, Australia, Canada and Britain are top choices among those seeking help to move since protests began.
Malaysia, Australia, Canada and Britain are top choices among those seeking help to move since protests began.
Airport Express line records biggest drop in customers, its figures for the month down 43 per cent year on year.
Airport Express line records biggest drop in customers, its figures for the month down 43 per cent year on year.