Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong needs new economic thinking to match San Tin Technopole’s promise
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Just creating the San Tin Technopole won’t be enough on its own to diversify the economy. Innovative ideas on public-private partnerships, business incentives, land allocation and more are necessary to achieve the lofty goals.…
Read MoreHong Kong sweats through hottest summer since records began in 1884
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has just recorded its warmest August ever, the city’s Observatory has said, adding that this summer was also the hottest since records began in 1884. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP The Hong Kong Observatory recorded an average temperature of 29.7 degrees Celsius in August, which is 1 degree above normal levels,…
Read MoreMainland Chinese companies eye Hong Kong as launch pad for overseas expansion, but some look beyond Western markets, trade body 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 Trade Development Council survey finds 62.1 per cent of mainland companies looking to expand abroad would use city-based services to support move. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3233391/mainland-chinese-companies-eye-hong-kong-launch-pad-overseas-expansion-some-look-beyond-western?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police investigate rape allegation at Education University orientation camp
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police probe into EdU rape allegation comes after man charged with sex assaults at HKU orientation camp last month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3233402/hong-kong-police-launch-probe-rape-allegation-education-university-orientation-camp?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 Hongkongers plead not guilty to inciting others to kill police officers and their families in 2019
Hong Kong Free Press Three Hongkongers have pleaded not guilty to inciting others to kill police officers and their family members through messages shared in a WhatsApp group in 2019, local media reported. District Court. File photo: GovHK. Alfee Kwan, a 49-year-old salesperson, Yip Tsz Hin, a 30-year-old personal trainer, and owner of an engineering…
Read MoreUnderperforming civil servants in Hong Kong to be sacked under streamlined system set to reduce ‘unnecessary representations’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Requirement for independent panel review for poorly performing workers will be dropped under new mechanism. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3233392/underperforming-civil-servants-hong-kong-be-sacked-under-streamlined-system-set-reduce-unnecessary?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Hong Kong scheme for faster recruitment of low-skilled staff from outside city gets off to slow start with applications for just 158 positions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Catering and wholesale lawmaker Peter Shiu says some employers have opted for ‘wait and see’ approach on new recruitment scheme for low-skilled, non-city workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3233389/new-hong-kong-scheme-faster-recruitment-low-skilled-staff-outside-city-gets-slow-start-applications?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAI-based app offers Hong Kong stroke patients guided physical rehabilitation at home, as NGO says many struggle to do exercises without help
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Stroke Association, which helped to design app, says most stroke patients struggle to complete crucial exercises without help from physiotherapists, doctors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3233381/ai-based-app-offers-hong-kong-stroke-patients-guided-physical-rehabilitation-home-ngo-says-many?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong has not ruled out lowering stamp duty on securities trading, finance chief says after earlier warning move could backfire
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary Paul Chan also stresses ‘multiple efforts’ needed to improve competitiveness of city’s bourse. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3233378/hong-kong-has-not-ruled-out-lowering-stamp-duty-securities-trading-finance-chief-says-after-earlier?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 Hong Kong democrats’ bid for final appeal against Covid-related convictions rejected by top court
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s top court has rejected four pro-democracy figures’ attempt to launch a final appeal against convictions linked to breaching Covid-19 social distancing rules during a Labour Day protest in 2020. The Court of Final Appeal. Photo: Peter Lee/HKFP. The Labour Party’s Lee Cheuk-yan, who is currently in detention facing a…
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