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Meta steps up information control ahead of US elections
Facebook's parent company is imposing strict controls on information related to the upcoming midterm elections
Airbnb introduces new ‘anti-party technology’
Bookings will be screened for a combination of age, trip length and other factors
This European country is the most expensive to live and work abroad in
If you are an expat living in Hong Kong, Zurich or Geneva, life is costing you more than anywhere else on the planet, according to the 2022 Cost of Living Survey, an annual report by consulting firm Mercer.
Should travel be reserved for the rich? These countries think so
As travel restrictions ease, some countries are being more selective about who they welcome post-pandemic.
McDonald’s workers say sexual harassment and retaliation persist
Employees say they have been fired and written up after reporting sexual harassment to corporate HR
China's No.2 admits economic recovery is at 'most difficult point'
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged China's wealthiest provinces to "bravely take the lead" to bolster growth and employment, a day after official data painted a gloomy picture for the world's second largest economy.
US natural gas prices spike to 14-year high. Here's why
US natural gas prices have skyrocketed to levels unseen since 2008, a spike that threatens to offset the benefits of falling prices at the gas pump.
Hong Kong is easing quarantine rules for arrivals: here’s what you need to know
Quarantine period in designated hotels is to be cut as Hong Kong relaxes anti-coronavirus measures.
Beijing ‘actively searching’ for missing Hongkongers held captive in Southeast Asia
Police say 12 Hong Kong residents had been detained against their will and at least two held for ransom so far this year after they fell for love and employment scams.
Ryanair ups Stansted flights over 'hopeless' Heathrow passenger cap
The UK's biggest airport says that without a limit, it will not be able to safely and reliably handle its flight schedule. But its continuation threatens to disrupt future family getaways.
Elderly urged to get all three Covid jabs as HK sees 5,757 new cases
Health authorities called on elderly people to get fully vaccinated and seek medical attention as soon as possible after contracting Covid, as the city counted 5,757 new cases on Wednesday.
Govt to enhance anti-epidemic coaches services at airport
The government to enhance the anti-epidemic transportation services at Hong Kong International Airport, as it was revealed that inbound travelers who tested Covid-19 positive are forced to stay for up to 12 hours before being carried to ...
Cloud nine as DSE appeal hits mark
Enzo Leung Ka-long, who studied at Diocesan Boys' School, has become the ninth top scorer in this year's Hong Kong Diploma of Education exams after a successful appeal of his economics result gave him the last 5** he was missing.
Proposal to let Hongkongers quarantine in city before crossing to mainland
Special charter flights for students at mainland institutions also being considered, lawmakers say.
Hong Kong unemployment rate drops to 4.3 per cent
Seasonally adjusted jobless rate for latest rolling three-month period to end of July is down 0.4 percentage points over previous figure.
China cuts rates as lockdowns and a real estate crisis take their toll
China's central bank cut interest rates on Monday as new data showed the economy losing steam last month because of renewed Covid lockdowns and a deepening property downturn.
Li Keqiang renews call for economic dynamos to help stabilise recovery
Li Keqiang heads to Shenzhen on apparent fact-finding mission amid signs of economic cooling.
John Lee must ensure Hong Kong’s clean-up is more than a political sideshow
Although action at hygiene black spots is welcome, one has to ask whether departments previously responsible were doing their jobs properly.
All you need to know about Covid-19 vaccines for babies, toddlers in Hong Kong
According to experts children are at risk of contracting the virus because they do not know how to adhere to social distancing and are not aware of personal hygiene.
Rare AmCham seminar series to discuss ways to help Hong Kong keep global status
AmCham chairman Joseph Armas says seminars will be the first in-person event series held by influential business chamber since Covid-19 pandemic hit.
As China’s energy crisis closes factories, how much will it affect the economy?
Soaring summer temperatures in China have dried up crucial rivers and reservoirs, hurting hydroelectric power generation that some industrial regions rely heavily on, with “some negative impacts on economic growth”.
China to discourage abortions to boost low birth rate
China will discourage abortions and take steps to make fertility treatment more accessible as part of efforts to boost one of the world's lowest birth rates, its National Health Authority said on Tuesday.
China will step up policy support for economy, premier tells state media
China will step up macro-economic policy support for the economy, state media quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying on Tuesday, after data showed growth unexpectedly slowed last month.
End this outrageous airport fiasco
It's unbelievable that travelers flying in late at night were left languishing for the whole night at the airport after testing positive to Covid on arrival because no bus driver was on duty to take them to isolation facilities.
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