Category: Hong Kong
Grace period for well-off Hong Kong public housing tenants to move out of flats could be cut under proposal to plug assets, income loophole
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tenants who exceed asset or income limits get a 12-month grace period to move out of their public rental flats and find homes in the private market. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219977/grace-period-well-hong-kong-public-housing-tenants-move-out-flats-could-be-cut-under-proposal-plug?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong NFT firm Artifact Labs touts upcoming museum partnerships after US$3.25 million seed round
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Artifact Labs is planning several new partnerships with global museums after a seed funding round led by Blue Pool Capital and Animoca Ventures, despite cooling interest in NFTs. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3219973/hong-kong-nft-firm-artifact-labs-touts-upcoming-museum-partnerships-after-us325-mln-seed-round?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s crypto market will not have ‘light-touch regulation’, HKMA chief says as city prepares new rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue said crypto ‘regulations will be tight’ and those who do not like it are ‘welcome to go elsewhere’ in comments weeks ahead of new rules. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3219943/hong-kongs-crypto-market-will-not-have-light-touch-regulation-hkma-chief-says-city-prepares-new?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTens of thousands vie for free Cathay Pacific tickets to Hong Kong from Britain, Germany, Switzerland in tourism drive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Pacific offers about 4,500 free round-trip tickets as part of government’s ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219961/tens-thousands-vie-free-cathay-pacific-tickets-hong-kong-britain-germany-switzerland-tourism-drive?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: witness admits giving recordings from meeting on unofficial primary to police, says group’s goals went against ‘society’s interests’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Witness, who cannot be named due to gag order, denies infiltrating opposition camp to gather evidence, insists recording were for private ‘research’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219952/hong-kong-47-witness-admits-giving-recordings-meeting-unofficial-primary-police-says-groups-goals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong leader John Lee says overseas officials ‘welcome’ as city sees first visit by UK minister in 5 years
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong welcomes overseas government leaders, Chief Executive John Lee has said, as the city saw its first visit from a UK minister in five years. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on May 9, 2023. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. Speaking at a weekly press conference on Tuesday, John Lee said…
Read MoreAll members of student union cabinet resign after Hong Kong Baptist University probe
Hong Kong Free Press All members of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Students’ Union executive committee have resigned, according to a post on their Facebook page published on Monday. Last month, HKBU said that they had carried out an investigation – following complaints – and found that there were some parts of the committee’s…
Read MoreEx-husband of slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi could face added charge for jumping bail in 2015, linked to 7 counts of theft
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alex Kwong was charged with seven counts of theft involving alleged stealing of items between May 2013 and January 2015. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219938/ex-husband-slain-hong-kong-model-abby-choi-could-face-added-charge-jumping-bail-2015-linked-7-counts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTransport news site Transit Jam becomes latest Hong Kong outlet to close
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong transport news site Transit Jam has ceased operations, its owner announced on Tuesday, making it the latest outlet to disappear in the wake of the security law. The closure came days after its founder was targeted in the state-run press. The Transit Jam website on May 9, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreYorkshire terrier in Hong Kong dies from head injuries after alleged brutal abuse, animal charity expresses outrage, grief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animal charity, the Non-Profit Making Veterinary Services Society, expresses outrage and grief after surgery fails to save dog. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219907/yorkshire-terrier-hong-kong-dies-head-injuries-after-alleged-brutal-abuse-animal-charity-expresses?utm_source=rss_feed
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