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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.
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.
Hong Kong may be developing a formula to take in factors in addition to income, the basic marker, however change must not come at the cost of those in need
Even though the city is in a stronger position now than in recent years, the prevailing crisis of confidence must not be ignored.
Expos that moved to Dubai and Singapore have returned to city after a hiatus driven by pandemic controls. The events calendar is filling back up, but more work needed to reach pre-pandemic levels
- HKU expert in paediatrics and adolescent medicine calls for vaccination push amid growing trend in local flu cases
- ‘Vaccination can prevent viral infections such as the coronavirus and influenza, serious complications, hospitalisation as well as fatalities,’ academic says
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.
Warning on Year of the Dragon lizard buying after 2023’s Year of the Rabbit saw big increase in unwanted bunnies handed over to animal welfare groups.
