Category: Hong Kong
HKJC pledges HK$300m to encourage volunteerism across the city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club has recently announced the launch of JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER, a HK$300 million initiative to boost volunteerism in…
Read MoreWoman, 58, with chronic illness found dead in Hong Kong hospital toilet after waiting more than 12 hours for emergency treatment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital says it is ‘very concerned’ about case and has referred it to the coroner https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217390/woman-58-chronic-illness-found-dead-hong-kong-hospital-toilet-after-waiting-more-12-hours-emergency?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong has dumped 50,000 Covid vaccine doses since start of inoculation drive, including improperly stored stock
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wastage inevitable and proportion of discarded jabs, at 0.2 per cent, small, medical experts say . https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217380/hong-kong-has-thrown-away-50000-covid-19-vaccine-doses-start-inoculation-drive-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s long road to being a smart city must be worth the cost
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government has made a firm commitment to becoming a smart city, but officials need to craft a convincing narrative that the result of their efforts will translate into a better quality of life…
Read MoreInflation hits Hong Kong supermarkets as average prices grow by 2.1%, consumer watchdog reveals
Hong Kong Free Press The average prices of supermarket goods have recorded their highest increase since 2012, rising by 2.1 per cent in 2022, according to an annual survey conducted by the city’s consumer watchdog. File Photo: Wikimedia. The Consumer Council has released its latest report on supermarket prices in Hong Kong, comparing the prices…
Read MoreNew 17-storey complex at Hong Kong’s Kwong Wah Hospital aimed at cutting waiting time for urgent care
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Complex features an emergency unit 2.6 times bigger than old one and offers 40 ward beds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217379/new-17-storey-complex-hong-kongs-kwong-wah-hospital-aims-cut-waiting-time-urgent-care?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNational security threats still ‘lurk’ in society, Hong Kong leader says
Hong Kong Free Press Threats to national security still “lurk” in Hong Kong society, Chief Executive John Lee has warned. Meanwhile, the city’s security chief said Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs had reminded local authorities to “prepare for danger in times of peace.” Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends the opening ceremony…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Autotoll to waive HK$35 monthly charge for non-usage over 30-day period starting May 1
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Waiver intended to help drivers adapt to new system due to launch on May 7, operator says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217376/hong-kongs-autotoll-waive-hk35-monthly-charge-non-usage-over-30-day-period-starting-may-1?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must build on global ‘superconnector’ role, act as ‘pivot point’ for mainland Chinese companies going abroad, senior Beijing official says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s rule of law and common law system among several advantages it has to attract foreign investment, says liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217375/hong-kong-must-build-global-superconnector-role-act-pivot-point-mainland-chinese-companies-going?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese University of Hong Kong’s task force takes middle ground in making recommendations for reforming council
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consultation shows lawmakers plan to reduce percentage of staff and students on governing body unpopular with stakeholders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217371/chinese-university-hong-kongs-task-force-takes-middle-ground-making-recommendations-reforming?utm_source=rss_feed
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