Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s ice hockey body reprimanded over anthem blunder, but no funding cuts or suspension
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s top sports federation has reprimanded, in writing, the city’s ice hockey body over a recent anthem mix-up at an international match. However, there will be no cuts to its funding or suspension of its membership. The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) added that it…
Read MoreHong Kong authorities float legislation to penalise anyone caught operating boats while under influence of alcohol or drugs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Change would close gap in current legislation, as city has no dedicated law to regulate operation of vessels while under influence. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221022/hong-kong-authorities-float-legislation-penalise-anyone-caught-operating-boats-while-under-influence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong launches e-HKD pilot programme, with 16 companies to test digital currency for public use in shops, restaurants
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some 16 companies – including the three note-issuing banks HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK – will put the e-HKD through its paces, paving the way for a virtual coin the public can use to…
Read MoreInt’l media leaders voice support for detained media tycoon Jimmy Lai, as Hong Kong gov’t condemns petition
Hong Kong Free Press Over 100 international media leaders around the world have expressed support for detained Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in a joint statement on Tuesday organised by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Meanwhile, the Hong Kong authorities condemned the petition in a press release on the same day,…
Read MoreCity University of Hong Kong’s new president vows not to let space constraints stand in the way of raising institution’s international ranking
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CityU welcomes Professor Freddy Boey who takes over from Way Kuo who resigned after being in charge for 15 years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221001/city-university-hong-kongs-new-president-vows-not-let-space-constraints-stand-way-raising?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong issues first amber signal under new heat stress warning system
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New signal system, comprising amber, red or black tiers, indicates likelihood of workers getting heat exhaustion while outside or in other hot environments. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220991/hong-kong-issues-first-amber-signal-under-new-heat-stress-warning-system?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNational anthem blunder: Hong Kong top sports body to issue written reprimand to city’s ice hockey association
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘After discussion, the board came to the conclusion that the punishment for the association should be relevant to the severity of the incident,’ top sports body says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220983/national-anthem-blunder-hong-kong-top-sports-body-issue-written-reprimand-citys-ice-hockey?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong students rank 2nd in global reading literacy study, but parents urged to read more
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong primary students have ranked second among 43 countries and regions in a global reading literacy study, though parents in the city were found to have the lowest interest in reading in the world. Primary school students in Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. Primary Four students in Hong Kong scored…
Read MoreHas Hong Kong got talent? Expanded visa fast track list reveals city’s most desirable professions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amendments to Talent List of Hong Kong brings number of desirable job types up to 51, with suitable candidates offered streamlined work visa process. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220979/has-hong-kongs-got-talent-expanded-visa-fast-track-list-reveals-citys-most-desirable-professions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina envoy in Kyiv says ‘no panacea’ to end Ukraine war
Hong Kong Free Press China’s special envoy Li Hui told Ukraine “there is no panacea to resolve the crisis” as he repeated calls for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in talks to end the war, Beijing said on Thursday. This handout picture taken on May 16, 2023 and released on May 17, 2023 by the…
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