Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong to prioritise boosting ties with Saudi Arabia; Belt and Road Summit to outline investment possibilities, John Lee says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader marks launch of Hong Kong chapter of Saudi Arabia-China Entrepreneurs Association at gala dinner. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226308/hong-kong-prioritise-boosting-ties-saudi-arabia-belt-and-road-summit-outline-investment?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to deepen ties with Hong Kong, using city as the bridge to mainland China’s ‘world class’ digital prowess, minister says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Entrepreneurs are seizing the moment to tap the opportunities offered by warming China-Middle East ties. https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3226303/saudi-arabia-deepen-ties-hong-kong-using-city-bridge-mainland-chinas-world-class-digital-prowess?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAre Hong Kong courts equipped to handle defendants with autism? Legal, medical experts urge care for special needs of ‘misunderstood’ disorder
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Courts should consider offenders’ special needs, but lawmaker says lawyers can cite cases from elsewhere. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226288/are-hong-kong-courts-equipped-handle-defendants-autism-legal-medical-experts-urge-care-special-needs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority finishes first transitional housing site, more than 400 low-income families to enjoy better sunlight, ventilation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wai Chi-sing, managing director of the Urban Renewal Authority, says construction finished on two four-storey blocks at Yan Oi House in Hung Shui Kiu. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226296/hong-kongs-urban-renewal-authority-finishes-first-transitional-housing-site-more-400-low-income?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘2 arrested’ after concrete canopy attached to 57-year-old building collapses, injuring Hong Kong driver
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Resident reports incident upon discovering concrete canopy had dropped and hit truck parked on ground. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226295/2-arrested-after-concrete-canopy-attached-57-year-old-building-collapses-injuring-hong-kong-driver?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong has come a long way, but prospect of a patriotic education law still sparks anxiety
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. News of the central government’s draft patriotic education law has raised questions about how and to whom it will be applied in Hong Kong. While the city is unlikely to see a repeat of…
Read MoreSingapore drops out of top 5 most popular destinations for Hong Kong travellers, as HK Express cuts route amid weak demand
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows city state ranks seventh for scheduled seat capacity from Hong Kong in July, down from fifth in 2019. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3226282/singapore-drops-out-top-5-most-popular-destinations-hong-kong-travellers-hk-express-cuts-route-amid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKFP Lens: Pomp, ceremony and patriotism for Handover anniversary, as police deploy across Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong marked the 26th anniversary of the Handover from Britain to China on Saturday, with pomp and patriotism replacing what – for decades – was a day of protest. The day began with top officials attending a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as residents…
Read MoreHong Kong must improve competitiveness amid declining global ranking, city leader John Lee says, defending import of low-skilled workers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee says city ‘on the right track’ to win against other cities, must solve chronic high prices in housing, office rents and petrol. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226268/hong-kong-must-improve-competitiveness-amid-declining-global-ranking-city-leader-john-lee-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong retail property segment cashes in as mainland Chinese tourists return to spend on luxury, dining out
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 retail property segment has benefited the most from the return of mainland Chinese tourists to the city, with brands and food and beverage operators snapping up shops in high streets and luxury…
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