Category: Hong Kong
Underperforming civil servants in Hong Kong to be sacked ‘in a few months’ rather than current 2 years under new mechanism
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. We hope to signal that we will seriously deal with colleagues whose work performance is not up to standard, says Secretary for the Civil Service. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3231638/underperforming-civil-servants-hong-kong-be-sacked-few-months-rather-current-2-years-under-new?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSmooth Hong Kong arrival for cruise ship as passengers use new transport set-up; tourism chief expects terminal operators to share costs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spectrum of the Seas docks at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal at 7am, with additional bus routes and line of taxis awaiting visitors eager to discover the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3231634/smooth-hong-kong-arrival-cruise-ship-passengers-use-new-transport-set-tourism-chief-expects-terminal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s soaring elderly suicides spark calls to help isolated older men who are most at risk
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More targeted efforts to cut suicide rate in older men needed, as they stay away from community activities, avoid seeking help. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231617/hong-kongs-soaring-elderly-suicides-spark-calls-help-isolated-older-men-who-are-most-risk?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong this week: ‘Silver tsunami’, population bounce and arts hub woes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at demographic trends in the city and its ailing arts hub. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3231755/hong-kong-week-silver-tsunami-population-bounce-and-arts-hub-woes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIt’s time for Mirror – and Cantopop in general – to reflect on the future
Hong Kong Free Press By Sharon Chan In the past decade many Hongkongers have begun to appreciate the importance of a uniquely Hong Kong-based identity. A good example is the emergence of the online community known as the “Hong Kong Siu Mai Concern Group (香港燒賣關注組),” where Hongkongers from all over the world unite and share…
Read MoreIsolating mpox patients at public hospitals ‘necessary’ and in line with WHO advice, Hong Kong gov’t says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s strategy of isolating mpox patients in public hospitals is “in line with the recommendations from the World Health Organization” (WHO) and “necessary” to safeguard public health, the government has said. World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: U.S. Mission Geneva/Eric Bridiers. The comments were made by a government spokesperson…
Read MoreLottery sales in China soar, as youth seek to scratch an economic itch amid faltering fiscal forecasts
Hong Kong Free Press By Rebecca Bailey with Emily Wang Chinese livestreamer Chen Ying has spent more than 100,000 yuan (around US$14,000) on lottery scratch cards, which she systematically scrapes through on camera for her followers on social media platform Douyin. Used lottery tickets at a stand in Beijing, China, on August 10, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreChina launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘stern warning,’ after island’s vice-pres. visits US
Hong Kong Free Press China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” after voicing anger over a stopover in the United States by the island’s vice president, William Lai. Lai — the frontrunner in Taiwan’s presidential election next year and a vocal opponent of Beijing’s claims to the island — returned…
Read MoreA Hong Kong relaunch must create space for youth art and culture
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Offering young people open platforms for creative expression is a powerful means for the city to re-engage its future talent, and is also simply the best way to revitalise urban aesthetics. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3231250/hong-kong-relaunch-must-create-space-youth-art-and-culture?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong developers whipsawed by 16-year high inventories, lofty interest rates and China slowdown
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong developers are set to see lower earnings than previously expected after sales slowed in the three months to June amid overall home price downtrend and interest rate upcycle. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3231571/hong-kong-developers-whipsawed-16-year-high-inventories-lofty-interest-rates-and-china-slowdown?utm_source=rss_feed
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