Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong hospitals using DNA technology to identify poisonous mushroom species in patients, prevent unnecessary tests and cut costs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Toxicology expert says hospitals sometimes do not know what mushroom type has caused poisoning in patients, which can lead to unnecessary tests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220924/hong-kong-hospitals-using-dna-technology-identify-poisonous-mushrooms-species-patients-prevent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat Hong Kong can learn from Frank Gehry on delivering mega projects on time and within budget
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A study found that 99.5 per cent of large-scale projects globally fail to meet timelines, budgets and objectives but Gehry’s projects do – because he retains control. Problems start when decisions are exclusively made…
Read MoreOperator of online baby products shop arrested in Hong Kong after hundreds complain about non-delivery of diaper orders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Customs says it received reports from consumers who alleged the online retailer was selling vouchers for diapers but failed to deliver the products in time. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220929/operator-online-baby-products-shop-arrested-hong-kong-after-hundreds-complain-about-non-delivery?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChair of football assoc. says hard to regulate ‘lower-tier’ matches following match mixing scandal
Hong Kong Free Press It is hard to regulate “lower-tier” amateur football competitions, the city’s football association chair told RTHK on Wednesday, one day after news of a match mixing scandal emerged. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announced at a Tuesday press conference that it had arrested 23 people suspected to be involved in…
Read MoreHong Kong family living in high-end duplex arrested for allegedly running love scams that raked in HK$21 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two brothers and their mother allegedly bought two luxury cars – a Porsche and a seven-seater vehicle – with suspected crime proceeds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220913/hong-kong-family-living-high-end-duplex-arrested-allegedly-running-love-scams-raked-hk21-million?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Primary Four pupils take third spot in reading survey of 57 countries and territories around the world
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong beaten only by Singapore, which took top spot, and Ireland in major survey released on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3220905/hong-kong-primary-four-pupils-take-third-spot-reading-survey-57-countries-and-territories-around?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s treasury chief stonewalls calls for more relief measures for homebuyers as Legco approves stamp duty bill
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says stamp duty bill will benefit about 37,000 homebuyers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220904/hong-kongs-treasury-chief-stonewalls-calls-more-relief-measures-homebuyers-legco-approves-stamp-duty?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong shopping spree for 2,000-strong mainland China tour group as some locals complain about disturbance to daily life
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Coach loads of visitors arrive one after another at jewellery shop in Hung Hom after breakfast at To Kwa Wan restaurant. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220902/hong-kong-shopping-spree-2000-strong-mainland-china-tour-group-some-locals-complain-about?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Airport Authority plans to use logistics park to cement position as cargo hub and better connect with 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. Hong Kong International Airport’s logistics park in mainland China to handle 1 million tonnes of cargo per year by 2025. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220897/hong-kong-airport-authority-plans-use-logistics-park-cement-position-cargo-hub-and-better-connect?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIDAHOT 2023: 60% of Hongkongers surveyed now agree with same-sex marriage
Hong Kong Free Press Sixty per cent of Hong Kong people now agree with same-sex marriage, according to a joint study published by three universities on Wednesday, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). Same-sex marriage remains illegal in Hong Kong. An LGBT flag. File photo: Rob Maxwell. The new report was jointly…
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