Category: Hong Kong
44% of businesses have negative economic outlook for Hong Kong, poll finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds pessimism at highest level in five years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3290524/44-cent-businesses-have-negative-economic-outlook-hong-kong-survey?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHSBC’s charity arm continues decades of work lending helping hand to Hong Kong community
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Hongkong Bank Foundation, founded in 1981, aims to care for the elderly, empower young people and cultivate a sustainable future. https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3290345/hsbcs-charity-arm-continues-decades-work-lending-helping-hand-hong-kong-community?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: Ex-lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting found guilty of rioting in Yuen Long 2019 attacks
Hong Kong Free Press Ex-lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting has been found guilty of rioting during a mob attack in Yuen Long in July 2019, a watershed moment during the 2019 protests that sparked widespread criticism of police over their response to the incident. The mob attack on July 21, 2019 in Yuen Long MTR station. Photo:…
Read MoreChinese national arrested after allegedly flying drone over US military base
Hong Kong Free Press A Chinese citizen has been charged with flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California where he is alleged to have recorded images of the military facility, the US Justice Department said Wednesday. A Space X Falcon 9 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, in the US, in 2016. Photo:…
Read MoreVolunteers from Hong Kong law firm Deacons spread joy among elderly
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local and ethnic minority elders take part in event held as part of law firm Deacons’ 14-year-long support for Operation Santa Claus. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3290465/volunteers-hong-kong-law-firm-deacons-spread-joy-among-elderly?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to require private schools to disclose financial status
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers make the call after indebted institution fails to refund at least HK$5.8 million worth of debentures to parents. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3290451/hong-kong-urged-require-private-schools-disclose-financial-status?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEyes in the sky: Hong Kong police considering AI-enhanced drone patrols
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police are considering using drones for routine patrols and analysing their images with artificial intelligence, the city’s security chief has said, amid broader government plans to ease restrictions on the aerial vehicles. A drone. Photo: Openverse Secretary for Security Chris Tang said on Wednesday that the plan to allow…
Read MoreUS finalises tariff rises on more China green tech imports, including solar panel parts
Hong Kong Free Press The United States firmed up tariff hikes Wednesday on more Chinese imports including crucial solar panel components, capping recent efforts by the world’s biggest economy to guard its growing green energy sector. Solar panels are seen at the Mengxi Blue Sea Photovoltaic Power Station in Ordos, in Chinas northern Inner Mongolia…
Read MoreHong Kong zoo where 12 monkeys died from bacterial infection to fully reopen on Friday
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong zoo where 12 monkeys died from a bacterial infection will fully reopen to the public on Friday. From left: De Brazza’s monkeys, a common squirrel monkey, and cotton-top tamarins. Photos: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced on Wednesday that the…
Read MoreHong Kong home prices: up or down? Experts weigh in with their forecasts for 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts forecast up to 5 per cent price fall or rise amid oversupply, falling interest rates and improving stock market performance. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3290372/hong-kong-home-prices-or-down-experts-weigh-their-forecasts-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
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