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Oct 17, 2022

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Not that anyone asked, but for all the other deadline fighters out there, here’s a playlist that pokes you to get things done.

It’s got a timer and everything so you feel bad when wasting time!

— Cyril

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Fancy a trip to Zanzibar?

With COVID restrictions going away, everyone and their cactus is vying for a trip abroad. BUT flights to Japan, Korea, the UK and other popular destinations for HKers are currently unaffordably out of the ordinary.

Why not go somewhere different like….Tanzania!

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Hong Kong SAR Government News @newsgovhk

The Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating 4,954 additional locally acquired #COVID19 cases, of which 1,344 were identified through nucleic acid tests and 3,610 via rapid antigen tests

news.gov.hk4.9k COVID-19 cases loggedThe Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating 4,954 additional locally acquired COVID-19 cases, of which 1,344 were identified through nucleic acid tests and 3,610 via rapid antigen tests.

COVID-19 in Hong Kong

New cases: 5361 (407 imported)
Total cases: 1,843,209
New deaths: 5
Total deaths: 10,278
Compulsory Testing locations: 50

HKMC releases ESG funding

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation has launched a new program for funding SMEs with a socially or environmentally sustainable goal.

The HKMC’s Social, Green and Sustainability Financing Framework is the corporation’s attempt to “expand and implement its sustainability strategy as an integral part of its business strategy”.

Eligible groups will be given collatoral or standard bonds to fund their projects. Groups will also have to report back to the HKMC on financial and sustainbility progress.

Second party opinion was given by Sustainalytics who found the HKMC’s reporting and evaluation criteria well designed.

Find the full text of the ESG funding here and the secondary opinion report here.

It’s T3, Baybeeee

Under the influence of Typhoon Nesat, a T3 warning was raised yesterday morning at 11:30. The typhoon was closes to Hong Kong just before 5pm. Unless Nesat takes a U-Turn, it is unlikely that a T8 will be raised.

The T3 is expected to last until 5am today. Rains will strengthen over coming days as the moonsoon caused by Nesat continues to impact Hong Kong despite the storm itself going farther away.

Tree branches attacking busses

A #15 bus from Central to the Peak was hit by falling tree branches caused by the storm at 7:40 in the evening. Police and firemen were called to the scene and found 7 mildly injured by the accident.

Fire fighters were deployed to the scene after tree branches fell on Peak Road. Photo: RTHK — Image via RTHK

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International Ponte Music Festival: Concerto Competition (Grand Finale)

To showcase the power of young local music talent, Ponte is delighted to present to eight finalists from their International Ponte Music Festival: Concerto Competition, held early this year.

We welcome you to this Grand Finale and witness these rising stars to make their debut with an orchestra.

When: 22nd October 2022 (Saturday); 19:30 – 22:00 pm
Where: Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, HKAPA
Cost: From $180-$220

Music Roundabout: Sound of the Netherlands

Need another concert in your life? Ponte Orchestra is collaborating with local harmonica soloist Timothy Tang to showcase famous Dutch music from the Baroque, to folk and even modern pop. This performance is supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the Netherlands Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao.