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Piano Land, run by Astro Ocean Cruise, is set to begin operations in the city on July 1, pending local Covid-19 situation, according to sources.
Piano Land, run by Astro Ocean Cruise, is set to begin operations in the city on July 1, pending local Covid-19 situation, according to sources.
‘Open secret’ that some boats moored at typhoon shelters are being rented out to overnight guests.
‘Open secret’ that some boats moored at typhoon shelters are being rented out to overnight guests.
Combined effects of slower global demand, disruptions in cross-border trade and the pandemic took their toll on city, government economist says.
Combined effects of slower global demand, disruptions in cross-border trade and the pandemic took their toll on city, government economist says.
Finance chief Paul Chan says trend of rate hikes for rest of the year could reach cumulative increase of 2.5 per cent or more.
Finance chief Paul Chan says trend of rate hikes for rest of the year could reach cumulative increase of 2.5 per cent or more.
Government spokesman says ‘wide range of economic activities’ hit hard by fifth coronavirus wave, anti-epidemic measures.
Government spokesman says ‘wide range of economic activities’ hit hard by fifth coronavirus wave, anti-epidemic measures.
Tests, trial runs for Hung Hom-Admiralty section of Sha Tin-Central rail link completed and ready for launch in mid-May.
Tests, trial runs for Hung Hom-Admiralty section of Sha Tin-Central rail link completed and ready for launch in mid-May.
Business leaders warn that city risks losing out by retaining restrictions while rivals are opening up and moving on swiftly.
Business leaders warn that city risks losing out by retaining restrictions while rivals are opening up and moving on swiftly.
Compulsory quarantine period for passenger flight crews to be shortened to three days at a designated hotel plus 11 days of medical surveillance, cargo staff to be exempt.
Compulsory quarantine period for passenger flight crews to be shortened to three days at a designated hotel plus 11 days of medical surveillance, cargo staff to be exempt.
Falling demand and strong competition from other modes of transport, especially high-speed rail link, signal end of service after more than 110 years of operation.
Falling demand and strong competition from other modes of transport, especially high-speed rail link, signal end of service after more than 110 years of operation.
Several high-end restaurants are full or close to completely booked, with no openings at some places until end of June.
Several high-end restaurants are full or close to completely booked, with no openings at some places until end of June.
Enthusiasm precedes easing of social-distancing rules on April 21, with residents starved of leisure activities eager to take advantage of the four-day break.
Enthusiasm precedes easing of social-distancing rules on April 21, with residents starved of leisure activities eager to take advantage of the four-day break.
Chinese foreign ministry’s Hong Kong office issues statement declaring two Western allies will not prevail by ‘playing the ‘BNO card’, ‘judge card’ or ‘sanction card’.
Chinese foreign ministry’s Hong Kong office issues statement declaring two Western allies will not prevail by ‘playing the ‘BNO card’, ‘judge card’ or ‘sanction card’.
Business and academic leader Eden Woon say he hopes to ‘propel AmCham HK upward’ and benefit members, city’s business community.
Business and academic leader Eden Woon say he hopes to ‘propel AmCham HK upward’ and benefit members, city’s business community.
Sharp rise in deaths during fifth wave of Covid-19 has led to stolen caskets, mix-ups, insiders say.
Sharp rise in deaths during fifth wave of Covid-19 has led to stolen caskets, mix-ups, insiders say.
Eight pieces of antique porcelain, each valued between HK$1.5 million and HK$65 million, to be put up for sale through Sotheby’s on April 29 in Hong Kong.
Eight pieces of antique porcelain, each valued between HK$1.5 million and HK$65 million, to be put up for sale through Sotheby’s on April 29 in Hong Kong.
Board’s executive director predicts about 9.6 million inbound travellers to the city during the second half of 2022.
Board’s executive director predicts about 9.6 million inbound travellers to the city during the second half of 2022.
Embattled theme park says it did not operate for about 40 per cent of the calendar days in the last financial year because of social-distancing curbs.
Embattled theme park says it did not operate for about 40 per cent of the calendar days in the last financial year because of social-distancing curbs.
Latest number of infections is lowest since February 26, when Hong Kong recorded 17,063 cases.
Latest number of infections is lowest since February 26, when Hong Kong recorded 17,063 cases.
Employees who had to temporarily stop working due to social-distancing rules are eligible to apply for the subsidy.
Employees who had to temporarily stop working due to social-distancing rules are eligible to apply for the subsidy.
City leader also writes letter to business chambers seeking to reassure them about government’s plan to contain the fifth wave.
City leader also writes letter to business chambers seeking to reassure them about government’s plan to contain the fifth wave.
E-commerce platform HKTVmall struggles to make deliveries as workers test positive for coronavirus, placed in quarantine.
E-commerce platform HKTVmall struggles to make deliveries as workers test positive for coronavirus, placed in quarantine.
Hong Kong Funeral Business Association chairman Ng Yiu-tong says funeral homes are afraid to offer viewing ceremonies to families due to infection fears.
Hong Kong Funeral Business Association chairman Ng Yiu-tong says funeral homes are afraid to offer viewing ceremonies to families due to infection fears.
Business chambers welcome moves to support fight against Covid-19, prepare for post-pandemic growth.
Business chambers welcome moves to support fight against Covid-19, prepare for post-pandemic growth.
Some concern groups say cash handouts would have been more beneficial for poor residents who need support to pay rent and other bills.
Some concern groups say cash handouts would have been more beneficial for poor residents who need support to pay rent and other bills.
More small and medium-sized firms will be forced to close down as they have no hope of doing business, warns Hong Kong chamber chief.
More small and medium-sized firms will be forced to close down as they have no hope of doing business, warns Hong Kong chamber chief.
Eighty-five-year-old Zhong Nanshan worked closely with local experts in the battle against the Sars epidemic almost two decades ago.
Eighty-five-year-old Zhong Nanshan worked closely with local experts in the battle against the Sars epidemic almost two decades ago.
Preferred sites are those already providing quarantine for travellers, far from densely populated neighbourhoods, not attached to shopping malls.
Preferred sites are those already providing quarantine for travellers, far from densely populated neighbourhoods, not attached to shopping malls.
Insider close to government pandemic advisory committee says the more than 30 unlinked infections for two days in a row is worrying.
Insider close to government pandemic advisory committee says the more than 30 unlinked infections for two days in a row is worrying.
The unsanctioned displays have divided residents, with some cheering the pyrotechnics, and others grumbling about startled babies and frightened dogs.
The unsanctioned displays have divided residents, with some cheering the pyrotechnics, and others grumbling about startled babies and frightened dogs.
The study, run as a preprint by The Lancet, determined there were two separate hamster-to-human transmissions, and that the pets contracted Covid-19 before arriving in the city.
The study, run as a preprint by The Lancet, determined there were two separate hamster-to-human transmissions, and that the pets contracted Covid-19 before arriving in the city.