Category: Hong Kong
Multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents boosted Hong Kong food and beverage sector, says industry veteran
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s food and beverage sector has benefited from the recent resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents, an industry veteran has said. The winter solstice period has seen a recovery in business nearing pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, they added. Simon Wong, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related…
Read MoreInterest in fostering surges after incentive money doubled to HK$11k
Hong Kong Free Press Interest in providing foster care has surged with inquiries increasing 35 per cent year-on-year between April and November this year. It follows official moves to more than double foster families’ monthly allowances from HK$5,000 to HK$11,000. Children running around in a playground in Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Since April, the…
Read MoreHong Kong watchdog receives 16 complaints over Real Madrid fan meet fiasco
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council cites organisers saying they won’t be issuing full refunds, as circumstance for each fan over meet-and-greet was different. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291965/hong-kong-watchdog-receives-16-complaints-over-real-madrid-fan-meet-fiasco?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreReal Madrid meet-and-greet event fiasco prompts 17 complaints to consumer watchdog
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received 17 complaints, after some local football fans failed to meet legendary players from Real Madrid CF, as promised for an exhibition match with ticket packages costing almost HK$7,000. An exhibition match between Spanish professional football clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona held in Hong Kong on…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 25 people in crackdown on illegal street racing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are ramping up enforcement ahead of Christmas to protect public safety. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291959/hong-kong-police-arrest-25-people-crackdown-illegal-street-racing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More100,000 illegal structures found at Hong Kong village homes, as authorities mull grace period for minor violations
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities have found some 100,000 illegal structures at around half of the city’s village houses inspected so far. They plan to allow a grace period for houses with minor unlawful structures, given the sheer caseload. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said that the illegal additions were found at 60,000…
Read MoreHong Kong man jailed for 4 years, 1 month over 2019 Yuen Long mob attack
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has been jailed for four years and one month over rioting and wounding others with intent during a mob attack in Yuen Long in 2019. Tang Ka-man (in red frame) appears in a video captured by BBC News Chinese about the mob attacks in Yuen Long in…
Read MoreHongkonger arrested after car hits man, police seize alleged ‘space oil’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The force found 28 e-cigarette cartridges allegedly containing ‘space oil’ after searching the car. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291948/hongkonger-arrested-after-car-hits-man-police-seize-alleged-space-oil?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing-Paris ties on display in Hong Kong show of silk, porcelain and diplomacy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Versailles and Forbidden City joint exhibition a sign of past exchanges and possible future strengthening of ties, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291913/beijing-paris-ties-display-hong-kong-show-silk-porcelain-and-diplomacy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLong-haul flights to cost Hongkongers more this Christmas, travel firms say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Economy-class fares to cities such as London, New York, Sydney and Vancouver will cost more compared with last year, travel agents say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291914/long-haul-flights-cost-hongkongers-more-christmas-travel-firms-say?utm_source=rss_feed
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