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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 Monetary Authority hopes proposed term ‘licensed digital bank’ will inspire confidence in those that use such facilities when online fraud is on the rise.
The Swiss-based body says it is investigating students who posted questions for university entrance exams online, revealing them to thousands of students in other time zones
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.
- Professor Ivan Hung of University of Hong Kong says current H1 flu outbreak expected to last till June or July, before next wave hits a month or two later
- ‘But that wave will not be as serious as the previous wave, when many people have been infected or vaccinated with flu jabs,’ he adds
Drop attributed to pressure families faced as they returned to normal lives after coronavirus pandemic.
Legco panel hears that Covid-19 crisis caused ‘significant’ increases in the amount of debt linked to airport project.
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.
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.
