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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 likeâŠ.Tanzania!
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COVID in Hong Kong


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 HKMCâs Social, Green and Sustainability Financing Framework is the corporationâs attempt to âexpand and implement its sustainability strategy as an integral part of its business strategyâ.
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 HKMCâs reporting and evaluation criteria well designed.
Find the full text of the ESG funding here and the secondary opinion report here.
Itâs 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.
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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 â 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.
When: 23nd October 2022 (Sunday); 20:00 â 22:00 pm
Where: Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, HKAPA
Cost: From $180-$480
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