Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong gov’t warns Gay Games 2023 must obey the law, whether using public or private venues
Hong Kong Free Press Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) must be conducted in a “lawful, safe and orderly manner” whether or not events are held in public or private venues, the government has warned. In response to media enquiries on Thursday, a government spokesperson said licences and permits may be required and government departments must…
Read MoreHong Kong businesses strongly reject government bid to extend mall hours amid labour crunch, consumers spending across border
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry players also say residents prefer to spend across the border post-pandemic, with the tourist dollar not as strong as before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3232255/hong-kong-businesses-strongly-reject-city-bid-extend-mall-hours-amid-manpower-crunch-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Shop till you drop’ is dead. Mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong chase Instagram-worthy photo opportunities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post-pandemic visitors snub usual attractions as they look for ‘Instagrammable’ hotspots, cheap eats https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3232176/shop-till-you-drop-dead-mainland-chinese-tourists-hong-kong-chase-instagram-worthy-photo?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUnsung heroes are showcasing Hong Kong’s compassion and culture on world stage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From charities supporting those in need around the world to individuals and organisations making their mark on the global cultural map, Hong Kong has many unofficial goodwill ambassadors. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3232111/unsung-heroes-are-showcasing-hong-kongs-compassion-and-culture-world-stage?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Ex-Hospital Authority union chief tells court she would have vetoed gov’t bills ‘by default’
Hong Kong Free Press The former chairperson of a pro-democracy medics’ union has said that she would have voted down government bills “by default” if she had been elected to the legislature, in Hong Kong’s national security trial. Winnie Yu, the ex-chairperson of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance. Photo: Winnie Yu, via Facebook. Wearing the…
Read MoreBRICS hails ‘historic’ entry of new members amid bloc rivalry, as US plays down expansion
Hong Kong Free Press BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the “historic” admission of six new countries, as the bloc seeks to reshape the Western-led global order and expand its influence in an era of strategic competition. The 15th BRICS summit in South Africa in August 2023. Photo: BRICS. BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and…
Read MoreHong Kong woman, 93, arrested on suspicion of using walking frame to bump into care home resident, 94, who later died
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The two women were both tenants of nursing home and had previously argued over walking frame. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3232219/hong-kong-woman-93-arrested-suspicion-using-walking-frame-bump-care-home-resident-94-who-later-died?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong superstar Andy Lau to be honoured with special award at Toronto film festival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lau will be given special tribute award on September 15 at world premiere of his latest film The Movie Emperor. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3232216/hong-kong-superstar-andy-lau-be-honoured-special-award-toronto-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong technician gets 6 months’ jail over online calls for copycat attacks on police after July 1, 2021, stabbing of constable
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai Chit, a former assistant technical officer at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, jailed over two provocative comments he made on the LIHKG forum. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3232209/hong-kong-technician-gets-6-months-jail-over-online-calls-copycat-attacks-police-after-july-1-2021?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDubai’s luxury home prices sizzle while Hong Kong’s fizzle amid supply glut, high interest rates: Knight Frank
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokyo occupies second place and Manila is third in a quarterly ranking compiled by the property consultancy, while Hong Kong falls one spot to 35th on the list. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3232182/dubais-luxury-home-prices-sizzle-while-hong-kongs-fizzle-amid-supply-glut-high-interest-rates-knight?utm_source=rss_feed
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