COMMUNITY
First photos of additional units at quarantine centres previewed
Government unveils first 118 emergency quarantine units – 300 more scheduled for Sai Kung. […]
CULTURE
COMMUNITY
Government departments to continue shut-down until 1 March
Government announces extension of department shut-downs until 1 March. […]
COMMUNITY
150 protest opening of quarantine camp in Sai Kung; riot police intervene – one injured – updated
Over 150 residents protest Sai Kung’s third quarantine camp – one injured when riot police intervene. […]
COMMUNITY
Sai Kung Lunar New Year lantern carnival cancelled
Sai Kung Lunar New Year Lantern festival and carnival cancelled. […]
COMMUNITY
Banks, Post Office and government departments continue lock-down for at least another week – updated – closures till 16 February
Banks close up to 30% of their branches, government departments and agencies shut down or only open part time – get up to date on what the Wuhan novel coronavirus epidemic is doing to our public services. […]
CULTURE
8th China Women’s Film Festival unveils its 2020 line-up for 3rd Hong Kong Edition – update on postponement
The 8th China Women’s Film Festival has been postponed to 21 – 31 May 2020. […]
MUSIC
Acclaimed jazz musicians to perform at annual Jazz Marathon in April
Jazz Marathon returns to Hong Kong on 25 April. […]
CHARITY
Case of abused Indonesian helper highlighted by Christian Action
Christian Action is highlighting this story of domestic helper abuse. […]
ART
Art Basel 2020: Some galleries pull out or scale back but show to go on
Art Basel is back for 2020 but with fewer exhibitors. […]
BOOKS
Your child has been born, or will be born, “pre-contaminated” with hundreds of brain-damaging chemicals
Our book reviewer takes a look at a newly published book on the effects of environmental pollution on children’s’ health. […]