Hong Kong's new scheme allowing dogs in restaurants received around 700 applications on its first day, filling 70% of the initial quota. The program is expected to launch in July.

A licensing scheme allowing dogs into Hong Kong restaurants has attracted strong initial interest, with 70 per cent of the 1,000-place quota filled on the first day, according to food hygiene authorities. In response to inquiries from the South China Morning Post, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said on Monday it had received about 700 applications by 6pm. The application window closes on June 8. The department expects the scheme to launch in July, with up to 1,000 restaurants...