Category: Hong Kong
‘Village’ of the dead: Hong Kong high-rise offers final resting place for thousands
Hong Kong Free Press By Holmes Chan With its white marble foyer and lavish chandeliers, the 12-storey tower could be mistaken for one of Hong Kong’s newest hotels, but it offers a longer stay: a final resting place for thousands in one of the world’s most crowded cities. German architect Ulrich Kirchhoff stands outside the…
Read MoreMan arrested in Hong Kong after 2 wounded in Mong Kok attack, with woman shouting ‘I’ve been stabbed’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police officers arrive at the scene after a bloodstained woman screamed for help, shouting that she’d been stabbed. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226253/man-arrested-hong-kong-after-2-wounded-mong-kok-attack-woman-shouting-ive-been-stabbed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreResidents, tourists unimpressed with Hong Kong handover perks at restaurants, but Chinese eateries report brisk business
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some patrons were unaware of the discounts, while others say they were a pleasant surprise, but did not make much of a difference. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226252/residents-tourists-unimpressed-hong-kong-handover-perks-restaurants-chinese-eateries-report-brisk?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$16 million worth of ketamine hidden in driveshafts, charges suspect for smuggling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Illegal narcotics found in air cargo consignment seized by customs at city’s airport. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226246/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk16-million-worth-ketamine-hidden-driveshafts-charges-suspect-smuggling?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS, UK politicians slam HSBC for ‘rejecting early MPF withdrawal requests’ of Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mike Gallagher and Alicia Kearns express ‘deep concerns’ over bank’s alleged decision to reject early withdrawal requests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226243/us-uk-politicians-slam-hsbc-rejecting-early-mpf-withdrawal-requests-hong-kong-bno-passport-holders?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong high-speed rail services suspended for urgent repairs, MTR Corporation says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. MTR Corp says disruption arose from signalling problems at West Kowloon terminus. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226240/hong-kong-high-speed-rail-services-disrupted-urgent-repairs-mtr-corporation-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUnited States adjusts advisory for Hong Kong to second lowest level, urges Americans to ‘exercise increased caution’ rather than ‘reconsider travel’
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 risk level is now classified as lower than that of Macau and mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226238/united-states-adjusts-advisory-hong-kong-second-lowest-level-urges-americans-exercise-increased?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHope, reflection and disappointment as people mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule
Hong Kong Free Press An event in Victoria Park to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s Handover from British to Chinese rule saw relatively low turnout as showers interrupted the sunshine on Saturday, with one attendee likening the changeable weather to the situation in the city. The event was one of several organised by…
Read MoreHenderson Land’s Kai Tak flats snapped up by young buyers, with 70 per cent of units sold ahead of interest rate hikes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Henderson Land sold seven out of every 10 units on offer at its Henley Park development in Kai Tak despite downward pressure in the city’s home market ahead of interest rate hikes. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3226231/henderson-lands-kai-tak-flats-snapped-young-buyers-70-cent-units-sold-ahead-interest-rate-hikes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreScientists in favour of Hong Kong having its own drug approval system, with enough manpower to ensure efficiency, high standards
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister’s idea could result in faster access to drugs and boost biomedical research, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226228/scientists-favour-hong-kong-having-its-own-drug-approval-system-enough-manpower-ensure-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed
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