Category: Hong Kong
China’s Olympic star twins aim to broaden horizons during Hong Kong studies, inspire youth
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wang sisters, who won gold medals in the duet and team events in artistic swimming in Paris, are studying at the Education University of Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281161/chinas-olympic-star-twins-aim-broaden-horizons-during-hong-kong-studies-inspire-youth?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to sell 1 residential plot in Tai Wai in third quarter, maintain housing supply
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government is monitoring market sentiment and will continue to release land strategically to meet housing needs, development minister says. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3281153/hong-kong-government-sell-1-residential-plot-tai-wai-current-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong education chief rejects concern that new primary school subject lacks global outlook
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Christine Choi dismisses lawmaker’s concerns about lack of ‘international perspectives’ in new humanities subject to be implemented next year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281145/hong-kong-education-chief-rejects-concern-new-primary-school-subject-lacks-global-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBuddhist monk in Hong Kong accused of misleading public over reasons for meat consumption
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. School director Peggy Chen says monk Tam Wei-keong ‘unnecessarily’ implicated her for his rule-breaking behaviour, according to court document. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281146/buddhist-monk-hong-kong-accused-misleading-public-over-reasons-meat-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong beauty group announces plan to ‘take over’ parts of shuttered gym chain Physical Fitness
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong beauty group has announced its plans to “take over” parts of shuttered gym chain Physical Fitness, which abruptly closed 23 fitness and health centres in early September leading to thousands of consumer complaints. PerFace, a medical and beauty company, said in a statement on Friday that it would…
Read MoreHong Kong teen cyclist rushed to hospital with no pulse after collision with car
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teen, 15, not breathing when taken to Pok Oi Hospital after being knocked unconscious in Kam Tin area of Yuen Long. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3281133/hong-kong-teen-cyclist-rushed-hospital-no-pulse-after-collision-car?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘No record’ of person falling into train platform gap, Hong Kong airport says after reports child slipped
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s airport has said it had no record of anybody falling through a gap between a train and platform on its premises, after media reported an incident last year involving a child allegedly slipping through the crevice before being rescued. An automated people mover at the Hong Kong International Airport.…
Read MoreHong Kong authorities to inspect 7 sites, suspend work on CK Asset project with missing rebar
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Contractor of Kwun Tong residential project installed six fewer steel bars on one floor than indicated in approved plans, says Buildings Department. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281121/hong-kong-authorities-inspect-7-sites-suspend-work-ck-asset-project-missing-rebar?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong can’t rest on laurels once it overtakes Switzerland as top family office hub: official
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong is set to surpass Switzerland as the top wealth management hub by 2027-28, but must stay competitive, says Joseph Chan. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3281111/hong-kong-cannot-rest-its-laurels-after-overtaking-switzerland-top-family-office-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePrickly situation as porcupine found hiding in Hong Kong car park
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Porcupine found under vehicle in the car park of the C C Wu Building in Wan Chai. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281101/prickly-situation-porcupine-found-hiding-hong-kong-car-park?utm_source=rss_feed
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