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30.3.21 | When will BioNTech vaccinations resume?
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For all the francophiles out there, this year’s Francophonie festival’s theme centres around the theme ‘Air’. Learn about what “air” means to the different members of the francophone community in the video below, featuring Consul General of France to HK and Macau, Alexandre Giorgini.
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Beaches, swimming pools, and playgrounds will be reopened before Easter. Other restrictions to be lifted soon include arrivals from the UK and other "low-risk" countries.
BioNTech vaccinations will resume "as soon as possible", no specific date has been given. After an investigation, the government determined it was safe to continue the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations.
The new committee for vetting government official candidates will be made of less than ten people. The group will be responsible for reviewing (paywalled) those running for chief executive, the legislature, and the Election Committee that picks the CE to ensure they follow national security guidelines.
The MTR will reduce fares by 1.7% in the summer as a 20% fare rebate is set to end this week, making it the first MTR fare cut since 2007.
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Learn more about what organisations and individuals can do for a more equal private sector in Asia with the Asia Society HK and Asia Society India at this online panel discussion Wednesday (31 March).
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Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is more difficult for migrant workers living in dormitories. This new series by Mekong Club shares safety tips for dormitory residents.
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See over 50 ancient Chinese and Italian swords displayed at exhibit Way of the Sword until 4 April.