Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong assures fair bidding process for mass transit systems, no preference for MTR Corp
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The MTR Corp has no advantage in East Kowloon, Kai Tak and Hung Shui Kiu bids as the projects ‘don’t involve a heavy rail system’, official says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3281085/hong-kong-assures-fair-bidding-process-mass-transit-systems-no-preference-mtr-corp?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong experienced ‘wet and unseasonably hot’ September: Observatory
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Forecaster says mean air temperature was 29.2 degrees Celsius, the third hottest September in recorded history. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281088/hong-kong-experienced-wet-and-unseasonably-hot-september-observatory?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man convicted for inciting violence over online comments made after 2021 police stabbing
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has been found guilty of inciting others to wound over online comments made after a knife attack on a police officer three years ago. Deputy District Judge Amy Chan convicted Yung Cheong-ming at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building on Friday. Yung Cheong-ming, who is accused of…
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can lead the way on sustainable textiles
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While no longer a manufacturing base for textiles, Hong Kong’s edge in R&D can innovate eco-friendly solutions for the industry. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280957/how-hong-kong-can-lead-way-sustainable-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ranked highly among world’s top business-ready economies, best for global trade
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government spokesman praises report by World Bank Group, says recognition underscores Hong Kong’s role as a ‘superconnector’ in global trade. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281073/hong-kong-ranked-highly-among-worlds-top-business-ready-economies-best-global-trade?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEU countries expected to approve extra tariffs on Chinese electric cars, a move some fear will spark trade war
Hong Kong Free Press By Raziye Akkoc EU countries are expected to confirm Friday hefty tariffs on electric cars made in China, a move dividing the bloc as some states led by Germany fear sparking a trade war with Beijing. BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded on a ship stacked at the international container…
Read MoreCustoms arrests 6 Hongkongers for allegedly smuggling raw food worth HK$200,000
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In six separate cases over August and September, customs seizes unauthorised frozen meat, eggs, and largest amount of hairy crab in single haul. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281044/customs-arrests-6-hongkongers-allegedly-smuggling-raw-food-worth-hk200000?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLove scammers trick 20 Hongkongers out of HK$12 million, police urge caution
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Twenty reports of online romance scams were made over the past week, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281040/love-scammers-trick-20-hongkongers-out-hk12-million-police-urge-caution?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong to scale down innovation hub project on green belt following residents’ opposition
Hong Kong Free Press The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has announced it would scale down plans to build a research and innovation hub on a green belt after the project was met with opposition from nearby residents. The University of Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. HKU plans to build a Global Innovation Centre (GIC)…
Read MoreMeituan co-founder cashes out US$44.3 million amid Chinese stock rally
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mu Rongjun, an executive director of the on-demand delivery firm, sold the shares after a 240 per cent price rally since a February low. https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3281032/meituan-co-founder-cashes-out-us443-million-amid-chinese-stock-rally?utm_source=rss_feed
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