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WIN BIG IN THE HONG KONG VACCINE LUCKY DRAW

The Hong Kong government has come up with an entire list of prizes and incentives for residents to get vaccinated. From a $10.8 million flat in Kwun Tong, actual pieces of gold and $100,000 in spending credit and shopping vouchers, to luxury liquor, business class flights and much more. Permanent residents who get vaccinated before September 1 can sign up to the lucky draw at

register.vaccinationluckydraw.hk

HONG KONG’S COURT GRANTS PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR SAME-SEX PARTNERS

The Court of First Instance ruled in favour of same-sex partners last month, granting them equal parental rights over their children. The ruling states that a non-biological mother should be granted joint custody of her children with her expartner, who is the biological mother. This ruling comes at a time when the government’s support for the LGBT+ community has been questioned after Junius Ho’s comments last month. While same-sex unions and civil partnerships are not recognised in Hong Kong at the moment, it is a step in a more inclusive direction for the city.

CENTRAL HARBOURFRONT SITE VALUED AT $55 BILLION

A Central harbourfront site has set a record as the most expensive plot in the city’s history. Last month, the plot on Yiu Sing Street was valued between $37 billion to $55 billion. The tender for the 516,316 square-foot commercial site closed on June 18. “Considering the plot’s strategic value, serious bidders will submit high prices as well as innovative designs, as it is the last commercial site along the waterfront in Central,” said Vincent Cheung, managing director of Vincorn Consulting and Appraisal.

NIKE BUILDS A SPORTS COURT OUT OF 20,000 USED SNEAKERS AC HOME INTRODUCES NEW CLEANING AMENITIES

Global sports brand Nike has built its first local Nike Grind Court using 20,000 pairs of used sneakers. Located in Shek Lei, the court hopes to provide an easily accessible space for less privileged kids to enjoy healthy sports and leisure in an extremely dense neighbourhood. AC Home, a heating, ventilating and air conditioning service, has introduced industrial grade steam and high-pressure hydro cleaning into its household cleaning services, free of any chemical or corrosive cleaning products. Its services are child and pet friendly, appropriate for customers with skin and respiratory allergies, elders and those who care for the environment. For extra protection in the era of Covid-19, it will also wrap up its cleaning services by applying an airDefender anti-mold, bacteria and virus coating onto its clients’ air conditioners. achomehk.com