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Hong Kong taxi drivers urged to report suspected terrorism tip-offs

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong taxi drivers have been urged by the counter-terrorism unit of the police to report any suspicious persons, objects or activities they may encounter while driving around the city. Hong Kong taxi. File Photo: Kyle Lam/ HKFP. In a statement on Tuesday, police called the taxi sector – with over…

Hong Kong retail sales show 19.6 per cent rise to HK$33.1 billion in June, boosted by tourism and consumer demand

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. June’s increase in retail sales marks seven months in a row of retail sales increases, buoyed by tourism and consumer demand. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3229610/hong-kong-retail-sales-show-196-cent-rise-hk331-billion-june-boosted-tourism-and-consumer-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

In Pictures: Family members, friends and fans mourn Hong Kong singer Coco Lee at final funeral service

Hong Kong Free Press Family members, friends and fans of late Hong Kong singer Coco Lee have paid their final respects to the star, who died last month at the age of 48. Coco Lee’s sisters hold a picture of the late Hong Kong singer outside the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on…

Angry fans confront late Hong Kong pop diva Coco Lee’s estranged husband Bruce Rockowitz at crematorium

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fans surround Canadian businessman at Cape Collinson Crematorium, with some yelling ‘you have no conscience’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3229597/angry-fans-confront-late-hong-kong-pop-diva-coco-lees-estranged-husband-bruce-rockowitz-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed

Should tourist boats be banned from nearing whales? Carcass discovery in Hong Kong prompts calls for restrictions on vessels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government urged to step up measures to protect whales after animal found floating dead off Hong Kong waters. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3229593/should-tourist-boats-be-banned-nearing-whales-carcass-discovery-hong-kong-prompts-calls-restrictions?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police arrest 43 people over 32 cases of cyber fraud totalling HK$27 million, most suspects recruited to set up bank accounts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Most suspects are holders of bank accounts used by fraud syndicates to launder criminal proceeds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229590/hong-kong-police-arrest-43-people-over-32-cases-cyber-fraud-totalling-hk27-million-most-suspects?utm_source=rss_feed

New wounds found on whale carcass lifted from Hong Kong waters, cause of death expected after necropsy

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong marine conservation experts saw new wounds on the back of a whale carcass after it was lifted out of the water on Monday evening, as they sought to conduct a necropsy as soon as possible to identify the cause of death. A whale carcass found in Hong Kong waters…

Second funeral in Hong Kong for singer Coco Lee held before cremation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Star will be cremated at Cape Collinson Crematorium in Chai Wan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3229559/second-funeral-hong-kong-singer-coco-lee-held-cremation?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong homeowners slash prices as they race to sell before property values fall further

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city’s homeowners, under pressure from rising interest rates and a supply glut, are offering steep discounts as they race to offload their properties quickly before the market falls further. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3229532/hong-kong-homeowners-slash-prices-they-race-sell-property-values-fall-further?utm_source=rss_feed

‘No need to panic’: Hong Kong mpox vaccination centre opens for high risk groups, amid call for calm from experts, NGOs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Concern groups urge individuals at risk to get vaccinated, and make sure to know their sex partners. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3229482/no-need-panic-hong-kong-mpox-vaccination-centre-opens-high-risk-groups-amid-call-calm-experts-ngos?utm_source=rss_feed