‘We’ve lost all memories of travel’: Hongkongers hell-bent on Japan, Korea holiday
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South China Morning Post
‘We’ve lost all memories of travel’: Hongkongers hell-bent on Japan, Korea holiday
Japan and South Korea hit by blizzards and freezing weather, causing disruptions to transport.
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Hong Kong should decide ‘when to lift Covid curbs by itself rather than follow WHO’
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Hong Kong should decide ‘when to lift Covid curbs by itself rather than follow WHO’
Local health experts also discuss if Hong Kong government should begin review of epidemic response soon or wait until later date.
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US extends special ‘safe haven’ status for Hongkongers seeking refuge
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US extends special ‘safe haven’ status for Hongkongers seeking refuge
‘Deferred enforced departure’ designation was set to expire February 5, but President Joe Biden announces it can be used for another two years.
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2 rushed to hospital, 77 evacuated from fire at Hong Kong village
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2 rushed to hospital, 77 evacuated from fire at Hong Kong village
Authorities deployed 150 emergency personnel and six ambulances to No 3 alarm blaze at Wang Lung Tsuen in Tsuen Wan.
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The 11 most anticipated K-dramas of 2023, from Queen of Tears to Mask Girl
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Lunar New Year traditions in Singapore aren’t disappearing, they’re evolving
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Opinion | Lunar New Year traditions in Singapore aren’t disappearing, they’re evolving
Many Singaporeans are shunning traditional Lunar New Year’s customs like visiting family, and are instead choosing to travel to ‘escape’ seeing some relatives.
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‘30,000 temporary public flats to be built on 8 sites over 5 years in Hong Kong’
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‘30,000 temporary public flats to be built on 8 sites over 5 years in Hong Kong’
Sites for flats to include Olympic Avenue in Kai Tak, Sheung On Street in Chai Wan and Choi Hing Road in Choi Wan, sources tell Post.
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Hong Kong marks sixth day of cold weather, but warmer conditions on the way
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Hong Kong marks sixth day of cold weather, but warmer conditions on the way
Mercury on Wednesday expected to rise to 20 degrees, with slightly windy and rainy weather later in week.
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Patients behaving strangely: Covid antiviral rush, ‘family’ collections in Hong Kong
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Patients behaving strangely: Covid antiviral rush, ‘family’ collections in Hong Kong
Medical Association says it is suspicious how some patients go from doctor to doctor asking for Covid drugs.
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Covid patients head off as Hong Kong ends mandatory isolation but drivers worry
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Covid patients head off as Hong Kong ends mandatory isolation but drivers worry
Dozens of patients took shuttle buses from Penny’s Bay isolation centre to a drop-off point at Tsing Yi MTR station on Monday morning.
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Cathay Pacific pledges to pay HK$1.2 billion in deferred share dividends to government
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Cathay Pacific pledges to pay HK$1.2 billion in deferred share dividends to government
New CEO Ronald Lam underlines importance of Greater Bay Area to growth of airline’s business.
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Hong Kong airlines forced to cancel 150 flights to Japan due to restrictions
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Hong Kong carriers forced to cancel 150 flights to Japan due to restrictions
Cathay Pacific and HK Express will each scrap up to 15 flights per week between February 3 and March 2 to comply with Japanese government’s restrictions.
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Hong Kong leader dismisses need for independent review of pandemic handling
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Hong Kong leader dismisses calls for independent review of pandemic handling
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