Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong, mainland China expand Cepa deal to cover sectors such as tourism, TV and film
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials sign amendment to Closer Economic Partnership Agreement, with finance chief Paul Chan hailing move as bringing ‘win-win results’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281729/hong-kong-mainland-china-expand-cepa-deal-cover-sectors-such-tourism-tv-and-film?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong woman jailed for 2 weeks, fined HK$5,000 over leaking public exam paper on social media
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong woman has been jailed for two weeks and fined HK$5,000 over leaking university entrance examination questions on social media. Eastern Magistrates’ Courts. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Lau Kwun-hei, 23, was sentenced at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday for committing one count of “breach of secrecy” under the Hong Kong Examinations…
Read MoreHong Kong faces ‘challenge’ to hit projected figure of 46 million visitors: tourism sector
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourism sector lawmaker and Travel Industry Council chief point to labour shortages in industry, suggest foreign university students could fill gap. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281725/hong-kong-faces-challenge-hit-projected-figure-46-million-visitors-tourism-sector?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong building firms owe HK$290 million in unpaid wages, subcontractor fees, union says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union says HK$70 million is owed in unpaid wages and benefits. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281715/hong-kong-building-firms-owe-hk290-million-unpaid-wages-subcontractor-fees-union-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina accuses Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of increasing ‘hostility’ as island prepares to celebrate its National Day
Hong Kong Free Press China has accused Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of escalating “hostility” and pursuing independence, as the self-ruled island prepared to celebrate its National Day. Taiwan’s president-elect, the Democratic Progressive Party’s William Lai Ching-te, waves to members of the press as he prepares to deliver his victory speech in Taipei, Taiwan, on January…
Read MoreChina stocks: small-cap ETFs send danger signals to bulls in world’s biggest market frenzy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At least 15 ETFs linked to the ChiNext benchmark of small companies on the Shenzhen exchange issued warnings to investors within the first hour of trading today. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3281697/china-stocks-small-cap-etfs-send-danger-signals-bulls-worlds-biggest-market-frenzy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong debt collectors attach cash to notices with target’s photo in tactics shake-up
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post learns businessman named in notices has not contacted police, after clip shows papers scattered on section of Des Voeux Road Central. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281714/hong-kong-debt-collectors-attach-cash-notices-targets-photo-tactics-shake?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s economic woes are killing off chains. Which ones have shut in recent years?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CR Care and Garrett Popcorn Shops join growing list of chains exiting market or closing down, as retail and dining landscape transforms. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281708/hong-kongs-economic-woes-are-killing-chains-which-ones-have-shut-recent-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong pupils’ ‘life-worth-living index’ falls to 7-year low: annual study
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Results of study of over 3,500 students in primary and secondary schools also show increase in bullying cases and are ‘concerning’, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281707/hong-kong-pupils-life-worth-living-index-falls-7-year-low-annual-study?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSingapore Airlines and budget arm Scoot to offer 420,000 discounted tickets, putting pressure on Hong Kong’s Cathay
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City state’s carrier to launch its largest promotional campaign yet next month, with discounts on business class and economy class tickets. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3281702/singapore-airlines-and-budget-arm-scoot-offer-420000-discounted-tickets-putting-pressure-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed
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