• 11/19/2024

Traveller, 75, arriving at Hong Kong airport arrested for allegedly hiding HK$1.7 million worth of cocaine in his body

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Peruvian man, 75, flew into city from Sao Paulo in Brazil via Ethiopia before being intercepted at customs clearance at airport. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231157/traveller-75-arriving-hong-kong-airport-arrested-allegedly-hiding-hk17-million-worth-cocaine-his?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong population rises to 7.5 million, boosted by border reopening and new talent schemes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Population rose to 7,498,100 in mid-2023 from 7,346,100 in the same period last year, Census and Statistics Department figures show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231153/hong-kong-population-rises-75-million-boosted-border-reopening-and-new-talent-schemes?utm_source=rss_feed

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China stops releasing youth unemployment data as economic figures disappoint

Hong Kong Free Press China stopped publishing data on its rising youth unemployment rate on Tuesday, as it released a raft of disappointing figures that stoked concerns over the state of the world’s second largest economy. Shortly before the latest uninspiring indicators were published, the central bank cut a key interest rate in an effort…

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Pricey yoga pants not worth it? Hong Kong watchdog finds no link between cost and quality after testing Lululemon, Uniqlo and more

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some expensive brands show noticeable reduction in stretchiness and slow evaporation rate, consumer watchdog says after testing 20 brands. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3231124/pricey-yoga-pants-not-worth-it-hong-kong-watchdog-finds-no-link-between-cost-and-quality-after?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong approves applications of 2,900 aviation industry workers in bid to curb manpower shortage

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong transport authorities have approved almost 2,900 applications to import aviation industry workers under a scheme to ease a manpower crunch in the industry. Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The workers will cover 10 jobs under the scheme, including passenger services officers, which make up about a quarter…

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Hong Kong police probe into online drug sales leads to arrest of 2, seizure of HK$45,000 worth of suspected cannabis buds and equipment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-triad squad arrests 28-year-old man and 25-year-old woman after identifying suspects in probe. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231117/hong-kong-police-probe-online-drug-sales-leads-arrest-2-seizure-hk45000-worth-suspected-cannabis?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong’s first batch of imported labour for aviation sector to start work at airport earliest by December

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Airline Service Providers Association president Vivien Lau makes projection after authorities approved nearly 2,900 non-local headcounts. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3231106/hong-kongs-first-batch-imported-labour-aviation-sector-start-work-airport-earliest-december?utm_source=rss_feed

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Quiet, please! Hong Kong’s mahjong players and musicians may need to keep it down or risk fixed penalty ticket under noise proposal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. What you need to know to prevent yourself from running afoul of new regulations if passed next year and come into effect in 2025. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3231052/quiet-please-hong-kongs-mahjong-players-and-musicians-may-need-keep-it-down-or-risk-fixed-penalty?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong man sentenced to 4 months in jail in absentia over posts threatening to bomb national security judge

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has been handed a four-month jail sentence in absentia over social media comments threatening to bomb a national security judge and his family. High Court. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Cheung Chi-ho was not present for his sentencing at the High Court on Monday. According to the written…

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Hong Kong police’s outgoing deputy chief urges officers to treat residents ‘like family’ but remain wary of national security threats, signs of ‘soft resistance’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy Commissioner for Operations Albert Yuen concludes 37-year career on the force with call for improving relations with the public. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231055/hong-kong-polices-outgoing-deputy-chief-urges-officers-treat-residents-family-remain-wary-national?utm_source=rss_feed

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