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Chinese state-backed developers COLI, Poly Property book smaller profits as ‘three red lines’ stokes worst rout in home sales since 1998
Covid-19 lockdowns, ‘three red lines’ policy and other economic challenges contributed to weaker profits amid the housing industry’s worst slump since 1998. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports over 7,800 new Covid cases as cancellation of weekend race, woes for cross-harbour swim spark concern for events
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong 10K Championships cancelled after organisers told that contestant numbers have to be cut to a fifth of expected turnout. Read the original article at…
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Coronavirus: Can we eradicate Covid-19? Not according to CDC chief Dr Anthony Fauci
Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, Dr Anthony Fauci says best protection against Covid-19 is mass vaccination. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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South Korean firms in Hong Kong want ‘free and open’ business climate, as Seoul marks 30 years of ties with China
Hong Kong’s strength lies in its ‘free, open and competitive environment’ that allows easy exchanges with the international community, says South Korean consul general Baek Yong-chun. Read the original article…
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Coronavirus: Singapore to lift indoor mask mandate in most public spaces, scrap quarantine for non-vaccinated travellers
Indoor mask wearing will be optional in Singapore from Monday, except in healthcare settings and on public transport. The quarantine requirement for non-vaccinated travellers will also be dropped. Read the…
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Unvaccinated Queensland teachers face ‘consequences’ for their choice, federal minister says
About 900 education staff across the state could see their weekly pay docked by between $25 and $90 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our…
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Hong Kong co-living operators endure Covid-19 hit, invest in capacity while awaiting open borders, end of quarantine
Rents for co-living units have declined by as much as a quarter over the last three years, with occupancy rates stuck at 60 per cent since last year, analysts say.…
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GCSE results will reflect varying impact of pandemic, says headteachers union
Association of School and College Leaders predicts grades will be uneven across England and Wales due to Covid disruption GCSE results will be uneven across the country due to the…
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Twice as many people died with Covid in UK this summer compared with 2021
Higher figure fuelled by Omicron subvariants and contrasts with lower overall numbers for year to date Twice as many deaths involving Covid occurred this summer compared with last summer, according…
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More than 70% of pubs do not expect to survive winter as energy costs soar
Independent brewers and pub operators warn of ‘doomsday scenario’ unless government takes urgent action Britain’s independent brewers have urged ministers to step in to save the sector, as research revealed…