Category: Hong Kong
Husband of Hong Kong singing star Coco Lee to apply for inquest into her death amid vile rumours
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bruce Rockowitz is expected to press for legal proceedings so the circumstances of Lee’s death can be publicly examined. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230164/husband-hong-kong-singing-star-coco-lee-apply-inquest-her-death-amid-vile-rumours?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong employers should not bear costs of Indonesia’s policy change for domestic workers, labour minister says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong employers should not be required to pay thousands of dollars more to hire Indonesian domestic workers, the city’s labour minister has said as he vowed to meet with the Indonesian consul general to express concern over the controversial fee rise. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun. File photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong Airlines flight giveaway opens Monday, with free fares from city to Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Airlines will launch its free flight giveaway at 10 am on Monday, with round-trip tickets to destinations in Japan, Indonesia and South Korea available – the latest phase of a campaign aimed at rebooting tourism after the industry was crippled by years of Covid restrictions. A Hong Kong Airlines…
Read MoreWhy the Barbie film’s message should resonate with Hong Kong and the rest of Asia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The film received a cool reception in South Korea, where the presidential election has amplified fear of feminism. While the need for women’s empowerment is openly discussed in Hong Kong, a lawmaker’s comments highlight…
Read MoreSingaporean firm Mirxes enters Hong Kong to tap into growing multi-cancer early-stage screening market in Greater Bay Area
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mirxes, a spin-off of Singapore ’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, will establish a foothold in Hong Kong this year to tap into the vast multi-cancer early-stage screening market in the Greater Bay…
Read MoreWhale carcass found in eastern Hong Kong waters to be buried but authorities plan to retrieve skeleton for research later
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Carcass will be buried at a site at High Island Reservoir’s west dam on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230168/whale-carcass-found-eastern-hong-kong-waters-be-buried-authorities-plan-retrieve-skeleton-research?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndonesian domestic workers in Hong Kong call for standardised training to minimise potential disputes with employers paying higher fees
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Representatives of Indonesian Migrant Workers’ Union gathered outside consulate to express concern over enforcement of ‘zero placement fees’ policy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230165/indonesian-domestic-workers-hong-kong-call-standardised-training-minimise-potential-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong jobseekers on dependent visas hampered by language skills as employers ‘pivot’ to mainland China market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Companies seen to be pivoting to mainland market, with emphasis on Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking skills. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230129/hong-kong-jobseekers-dependent-visas-hampered-language-skills-employers-pivot-mainland-china-market?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity scientists in Hong Kong get rare US approval for clinical trials of new Chinese medicine-based constipation treatment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baptist University’s CDD-2101 first botanical drug authorised for clinical trials in United States, which could lead to international market. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230150/university-scientists-hong-kong-get-rare-us-approval-clinical-trials-new-chinese-medicine-based?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEarthquake in eastern China injures 21, buildings collapse
Hong Kong Free Press A shallow 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern China in the early hours of Sunday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with state media reporting at least 21 people injured and dozens of buildings collapsed. The quake, which struck at 2:33 am (1833 GMT Saturday), hit 26 kilometres (16 miles) south of the…
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