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Asia's typhoons may be twice as powerful by 2100, says Hong Kong study, Asia News

AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. The destructive power of typhoons in Asia could nearly double by the end of the century, according to a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Their average wind speed at landfall could... → Read More

BioNTech vaccine could be much less effective against Omicron, Hong Kong research team finds, China News

The German-made BioNTech vaccine is far less effective at neutralising the Omicron variant of the coronavirus but a booster shot greatly improves protection, a Hong Kong research team has found. Receiving jabs remained the most effective protection against Covid-19, said the researchers from the University of Hong Kong and Chinese University who carried out the study and released their… → Read More

Omicron variant may be more contagious than Delta, warns Hong Kong expert, China News

The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus could be more contagious than the prevalent Delta strain, judging by a “surprisingly distant” transmission in a Hong Kong hotel, a top microbiologist warned on Wednesday, as a transit passenger who spent days at the airport became the city’s fourth case. Medical experts from the University of Hong Kong also urged the public... → Read More

Hong Kong 'not out of the woods yet' from Typhoon Kompasu: Expert, China News

Typhoon Kompasu is likely to affect Hong Kong for longer than expected, with a No 8 signal now predicted to remain in force until at least 4pm, surpassing the 22-hour warning – the longest in 40 years – generated by Tropical Storm Lionrock only days earlier. As of 2pm, the typhoon was situated 490km south-southwest of the city, according to... → Read More

Could Sinovac efficacy questions thwart Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble?, Singapore News

A debate over the efficacy of the Sinovac vaccine is emerging between Hong Kong and Singapore, adding another layer of uncertainty to the long-awaited travel bubble between the two cities. Professor Wallace Lau Chak Sing, convenor of Hong Kong's advisory panel on coronavirus vaccines, on Thursday defended the efficacy of the mainland China-produced jabs, a day after the city state... → Read More

Fresh calls to fix Hong Kong's marina problems as blaze sinks 20 boats, damages dozen, China News

A fire ripped through a Hong Kong typhoon shelter on Sunday (June 27), sinking 20 boats, damaging a dozen more, and leaving victims counting the cost of a night when only quick thinking saved lives. The blaze in Aberdeen prompted politicians to renew calls for authorities to fix long-standing “structural problems” in the city’s marinas and typhoon shelters. A boy... → Read More

Hong Kong set to reveal social-distancing changes as panel weighs new Sinovac vaccine data, China News

Hong Kong’s health authorities are expected to announce on Wednesday how existing social-distancing measures will be relaxed after the Lunar New Year holiday, according to a government source, as the city faces fewer than 20 new Covid-19 infections. But one health expert has warned changes to the current distancing regime should be approached carefully, due to the high risk of... → Read More

Hong Kong to suspend coronavirus lockdowns over Chinese New Year: Carrie Lam, China News

Hong Kong’s leader has said the government will suspend its controversial “ambush-style” lockdown operations over the Lunar New Year holiday, as the city was expecting fewer than 30 new cases on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of her Executive Council meeting, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet Ngor said the “very staff intensive” operations would be suspended because the coronavirus situation had... → Read More

Scanning back of eye can reveal autism risk, Hong Kong researchers say, China News

Researchers in Hong Kong say they have developed a world-first method to detect autism in children by scanning and analysing the back of their eyes using cameras and computer technology. The quick, non-invasive process can identify children at risk of the developmental disorder with up to 96 per cent accuracy, but wider application of the finding is hampered by a lack... → Read More

Hong Kong police sports club attacked with 9 petrol bombs, triggering search for 3 suspects, China News

A Hong Kong police sports club was attacked with nine suspected petrol bombs early on Tuesday (Dec 1), causing extensive fire damage to a vehicle and triggering a search for three black-clad suspects. The force has classified the 1am fire at the Police Sports and Recreation Club in Sham Shui Po as arson after finding what they believed to be... → Read More

Insect fragments, rodent hair found in pasta sold in Hong Kong, China News

Insect fragments, rodent hair, pesticide residue and toxins from mould have been detected in samples of dried pasta sold in Hong Kong, prompting the consumer watchdog to call on producers to step up hygiene measures in the manufacturing process. A packet of instant macaroni, made by Nissin and packaged locally, contained 548 microscopic insect fragments, the highest concentration found in... → Read More

Hong Kong to ease curbs on religious and sports activities, 10 new Covid-19 cases recorded, China News

Hong Kong’s four-person limit on public groups is expected to be retained when the government’s de facto cabinet reviews anti-pandemic measures on Tuesday, but larger gatherings for religious activities and contact sports will be allowed again. The city recorded 10 new Covid-19 infections on Monday, the first double-digit increase in more than a week of improving figures, even as the... → Read More

Hong Kong supermarkets to restrict sale of essential items to check panic buying, Asia News

Two major Hong Kong supermarket chains have imposed a quota on essential goods such as rice and toilet paper following a surge in demand amid the third wave of Covid-19 infections, though some customers said they were not too worried about another round of panic buying. Wellcome and ParknShop, each having more than 250 outlets across the city, said a... → Read More

Hong Kong civil servants have limit on their freedom of speech, says minister, Asia News

Civil servants should be careful of what they say and avoid raising doubts over their ability to carry out their duties, Hong Kong’s minister in charge of the government workforce said, as he defended an earlier comment asking for their loyalty to both the city and Beijing. Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen appeared on RTHK’s morning radio... → Read More

Why red packets are unlikely to disappear in Hong Kong despite rise of e-payments, Digital, Asia News

Touching an application on his smartphone, student Danny Wong types in an amount of HK$20 (S$3.50), and clicks the "confirm" button. The 25-year-old Hongkonger says he just sent lai see to a friend electronically and wished him a happy Lunar New Year. Hongkongers hand out lai see - red paper packets filled with "lucky money" - on auspicious occasions like birthdays, weddings and the Lunar New… → Read More

3 arrested for hitting man over the head with drain cover during Hong Kong protests, Asia News

Three people have been arrested for allegedly hitting a man over the head with a drain cover while he was clearing roadblocks set up by protesters in Hong Kong early December. Police made the arrests on Tuesday after inspecting surveillance footage of the incident. One of the trio is suspected to be the person who was holding the drain cover, while the other two were accompanying him. → Read More

Hong Kong police investigate alleged attack on politician Albert Ho, Asia News

Police are investigating an alleged attack on veteran pro-democracy politician Albert Ho Chun-yan near Tin Hau MTR station on Tuesday evening. With his right arm in a sling, Ho told reporters outside Ruttonjee Hospital where he was treated that he was attacked while walking between Tin Hau MTR station and a minibus stop at about 7pm. He said he was beaten with long objects by two black-clad and… → Read More

Hong Kong residents still in the dark over 'mystery smell' which sparked clashes, Asia News

Residents in northern Hong Kong were on Tuesday demanding authorities investigate an unidentified smell that caused alarm the previous evening, sparking protests which once again led to clashes with police. Some said the smell in Tuen Mun was similar to tear gas, while others suspected it was related to shooting practice by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at a nearby military site.… → Read More

Hong Kong to phase out fossil fuel cars and go all electric, minister says, Asia News

Hong Kong plans to phase out all fossil fuel vehicles over the next 10 to 20 years and switch to electric modes of commercial and public transport to improve air quality, according to the city's environment chief. Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing's commitment to the city's electric vehicle (EV) transition came just a week after he announced that the government would provide HK$2… → Read More

Shops in Hong Kong dishing out clear plastic bags- And consumers freely grabbing them, Asia News

A local green group has called on Hong Kong supermarkets to impose stricter controls on consumers' use of clear handleless plastic bags after its survey found at least a third are given to shoppers for free. Greeners Action investigated 20 supermarkets, including chains Wellcome and ParknShop, in Tsuen Wan, Tai Po, Wan Chai, Kowloon Tong, Lam Tin and Yuen Long between July and September and… → Read More