Good morning

Happy Monday, Tide readers. This is unfortunately going to be my last week with you as my internship with HT is coming to a close. It’s been a pleasure keeping up with HK news this way and I hope my work wasn’t too disappointing compared to Cyril and Jasmine’s updates. :)

~ Kyna

Money, money, money 💸

Hongkongers are now living in a Rich Man’s World™ (kidding) as the Consumption Voucher Scheme launched yesterday! The first HK$2,000 voucher was distributed to 5.5 million eligible citizens who had registered by 17 July.

RTHK English News @rthk_enews

While some #HongKong people say the spending vouchers can help reduce their financial burden, others say the money should be dished out in one go so that they can buy items that are more expensive.

news.rthk.hkLarge crowds flock to collect consumption vouchers - RTHKThe government said it has issued the first HK$2,000 installment of its spending voucher scheme, to about 5.5 million people. Large crowds were seen a...

5:24 AM ∙ Aug 1, 2021

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Those who chose to receive the vouchers via Alipay, Tap & Go or WeChat will have the money directly injected into their accounts.

If you opted for Octopus card value instead, you can redeem the money by visiting Subsidy Collection Points at MTR stations, some public transport interchanges, convenience stores and other designated locations.

Happy spending!

COVID news

Hong Kong SAR Government News @newsgovhk

The Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating three additional #COVID19 cases involving women who arrived from Cambodia and the US

news.gov.hk3 imported COVID-19 cases detectedThe Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating three additional COVID-19 cases involving women who arrived from Cambodia and the US.

3:25 PM ∙ Aug 1, 2021

Coronavirus in Hong Kong

• New cases: 3 (imported)

• Total cases: 11,988 cases so far (61 active cases, 212 total deaths, 11,715 total recovered)

Asian airlines may lose runway slots at European airports if flights aren’t increased by the end of the year. HK's very own Cathay Pacific may be affected by this (paywalled), given the city’s tough travel restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 and the government’s current priority being reopening travel to mainland China.

Over 260 Indonesians received the Sinovac vaccine today through the government’s outreach service and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in HK. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong urges all foreign domestic helpers to “receive the vaccination as soon as possible in order to protect themselves, their employers’ families and others”.

On today’s Paid Tide

• HK’s finance chief suggests that more Mainland legislation could be implemented locally

• Get a glimpse into what local businesses are saying about the Voucher scheme and how it might prove beneficial or ineffective

Now that you have an extra HK$2,000…

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