Category: Hong Kong
Earnings for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific soar to HK$4.26 billion in first half of 2023, with share buy-back from government on horizon
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Carrier’s performance rebounds strongly from HK$5 billion loss reported in the same period last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230465/earnings-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-soar-hk426-billion-first-half-2023-marking-first-profit-3-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong scouts at world jamboree in South Korea disappointed event cut short by typhoon, as spirits high despite heat and poor conditions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some teenagers from city’s 460-strong delegation at World Scout Jamboree express regret at having to leave, despite clogged toilets and steaming hot tents. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230449/hong-kong-scouts-world-jamboree-south-korea-disappointed-event-cut-short-typhoon-spirits-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong politician Starry Lee to quit as leader of city’s largest party after 8 years, citing workload concerns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Starry Lee, who has been DAB chairwoman since 2015, announced her decision not to seek re-election in a Facebook post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3230447/hong-kong-politician-starry-lee-quit-leader-citys-largest-party-after-8-years-citing-workload?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More9 universities in Hong Kong report new high for undergraduate admission rates amid slight rebound in applications
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to Jupas, 89.7 per cent of this year’s applicants have been offered spots at their top three choices. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3230436/9-universities-hong-kong-report-new-high-undergraduate-admission-rates-amid-slight-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGuizhou offers Hong Kong lessons in building bridges and tackling poverty
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Super-connector Hong Kong should also build its bridges to the mainland and the world, between the government and people, and among groups in society – making sure to leave no one behind. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3230296/guizhou-offers-hong-kong-lessons-building-bridges-and-tackling-poverty?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Activist considered quitting primary poll over ‘broad scope’ of national security law, court hears
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong activist Owen Chow, one of the 47 pro-democracy figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, has said he had considered quitting an unofficial primary election due to national security concerns but decided to press on because he could not “abandon the crowd.” Hong Kong activist Owen Chow. File photo:…
Read MoreHow Hong Kong’s landlords can work with companies to better achieve ESG and carbon goals
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Landlords can hash out memorandums of understanding to set more ambitious, long-term targets and adopt ‘ESG as a service’ to attract sustainable tenants and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3230303/how-hong-kongs-landlords-can-work-companies-better-achieve-esg-and-carbon-goals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGreater effort needed to protect Hong Kong victims whose intimate photos posted online without consent, NGO says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. RainLily says that from April 2021 to March 2023, it had received 646 requests for assistance relating to image-based sexual violence. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230435/greater-effort-needed-protect-hong-kong-victims-whose-intimate-photos-posted-online-without-consent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong labour chief meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi consuls general over plans to bring in more domestic helpers, as authorities respond to Indonesian fee rise
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun speaks to Cambodian Consul General Puthisathbopeaneaky Pech and Bangladeshi counterpart Israt Ara. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230434/hong-kong-labour-chief-meets-cambodian-and-bangladeshi-consuls-general-over-plans-bring-more?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing backs Hong Kong’s disciplined services after demonstrations against police athletes at international sports event in Canada
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three Beijing agencies congratulate city team’s record medal haul at World Police and Fire Games and slam protests over city’s participation https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3230433/beijing-backs-hong-kongs-disciplined-services-after-demonstrations-against-police-athletes?utm_source=rss_feed
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