Category: Hong Kong
Commercial property: Hong Kong, Singapore only bright spots as rising interest rates kill off deals across Asia-Pacific
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Commercial real estate deals in the rival business hubs grew in the first quarter, defying a regional rout in investment as rising financing costs sidelined potential buyers, according to financial data company MSCI. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3220217/commercial-property-hong-kong-singapore-only-bright-spots-rising-interest-rates-kill-deals-across?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong on a budget: a travel industry expert’s top picks for low-cost mainland Chinese tours to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post looks at what’s on offer from budget mainland tours to city, finds one-day, whistle-stop visits with jam-packed itineraries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220253/hong-kong-budget-travel-industry-experts-top-picks-low-cost-mainland-tours-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUp to 25% of young Hongkongers have suffered from mental disorders, HKU research reveals
Hong Kong Free Press Up to a quarter of young Hong Kong people were found to have suffered from probable mental health issues, with depression ranked as the most prevalent disorder, according to research conducted by the University of Hong Kong (HKU). HKU released a study on mental health of Hong Kong young people. Photo:…
Read MoreTop US, China officials meet in Vienna for ‘candid’ talks amid soaring tensions
Hong Kong Free Press By Aurélia End US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and Beijing announced Thursday, as the two powers seek to maintain communication amid soaring tensions, especially over Taiwan. Chinese senior diplomat Wang Yi on February 20, 2023 at the Foreign…
Read MoreMore than 16 per cent of Hong Kong’s young people have likely psychiatric problem, large-scale study finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKU research team finds close to 20 per cent of respondents in youth mental health study had suicidal thoughts in past year; 1.5 per cent tried to kill themselves. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220259/more-16-cent-hong-kongs-young-people-have-likely-psychiatric-problem-large-scale-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLate Hong Kong tycoon Henry Fok praised on centenary of his birth for ‘combative’ spirit by senior Chinese Communist Party figure
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Henry Fok celebrated by Shi Taifeng, member of party’s top policymaking body, at event in Beijing on what would have been businessman’s 100th birthday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220255/late-hong-kong-tycoon-henry-fok-praised-centenary-his-birth-combative-spirit-senior-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina won’t ‘back down’ on issues of sovereignty, development, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong tells lawmakers during unprecedented meeting
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One-hour closed-door seminar marks first time Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong has formally addressed city’s lawmakers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3220250/china-wont-back-down-issues-sovereignty-development-beijings-top-diplomat-hong-kong-tells-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong security chief hits back at press group over suspension of newspaper comic strip
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s security minister has hit back at a local press group after it said the suspension of a long-standing political cartoon strip following repeated government complaints showed that the city “could not tolerate critical voices.” Zunzi’s comic strip on Ming Pao published on May 11, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The…
Read MoreControversial Hong Kong golf course development given green light on condition housing layout is revised to preserve woodland
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woodland is in heart of housing area, in a section designated for residential block, a podium garden with commercial developments and parking spaces. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220236/controversial-hong-kong-golf-course-development-given-green-light-condition-housing-layout-revised?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers suggest raising HK$500 fine for MTR passengers abusing ticket scheme for elderly, after cases of misuse double over 2 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers suggest hike after suspected cases of abuse reached 314 last year, two times more than 156 registered in 2020. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3220232/hong-kong-lawmakers-suggest-raising-hk500-fine-mtr-passengers-abusing-ticket-scheme-elderly-after?utm_source=rss_feed
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