Category: Hong Kong
Chinese University spin-off company headed by ex-monetary authority chief set up to help commercialise research breakthroughs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CUHK Innovation has already started to identify technologies developed by the university that show commercial potential. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217936/chinese-university-spin-company-headed-ex-monetary-authority-chief-set-help-commercialise-research?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Patriotism is everyone’s duty’: Hong Kong bishop brushes aside ‘politicising religion’ concerns during historic Beijing visit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bishop Stephen Chow’s five-day trip marks first time city’s top Catholic cleric has visited Beijing since Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217922/patriotism-everyones-duty-hong-kong-bishop-brushes-aside-politicising-religion-concerns-during?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreESG: Hong Kong firms need technology’s help to meet tougher sustainability disclosure requirements, forum speakers say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fintech, blockchain and artificial intelligence will all help companies face the challenge of meeting more stringent international and local standards, Earth Forum speaker says. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3217909/esg-hong-kong-firms-need-technologys-help-meet-tougher-sustainability-disclosure-requirements-forum?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreReliability of police testimony called into question as Hong Kong busker denies organising prohibited public gathering
Hong Kong Free Press The legal team representing a Hong Kong pro-democracy busker charged with organising a prohibited public gathering has cast doubt over the reliability of a police officer’s testimony. Busker Oliver Ma surrounded by uniform police in Central on May 21, 2021. Photo: Oliver Ma Facebook screenshot. Oliver Ma, 24, appeared at Eastern…
Read MoreHong Kong delegation to mainland China to showcase solidarity and deepen trust, says John Lee ahead of visit to 4 Greater Bay Area cities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Delegation to visit four Greater Bay Area cities to deepen trust and consensus about future development, and strengthen collaboration. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217911/hong-kong-delegation-mainland-china-showcase-solidarity-and-deepen-trust-says-john-lee-ahead-visit-4?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong subdivided flat tenants petition for standardised leases and stricter enforcement of rental controls
Hong Kong Free Press A group of subdivided flat tenants and concern groups have petitioned the government to step up its enforcement of a law that restricts landlords from arbitrarily raising rents or overcharging for utilities. Authorities were also asked to create a compulsory standardised tenancy agreement and regulate initial rent levels. One tenant told…
Read MoreMacau junket boss jailed for 14 years for HK$1.5 billion illegal gambling offences in VIP rooms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Levo Chan Weng-lin, a former chairman and executive director of entertainment firm Tak Chun Group, among five jailed in junket crackdown. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217903/macau-junket-boss-jailed-14-years-hk15-billion-illegal-gambling-offences-vip-rooms?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCrypto dealers find willing partners at Hong Kong banks seeking to fill SVB void amid city’s virtual asset push
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 licensed digital asset trading platforms are partnering with both local virtual banks and larger Chinese institutions, as the city’s new licensing regime allows for greater retail participation. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3217852/crypto-dealers-find-willing-partners-hong-kong-banks-seeking-fill-svb-void-amid-citys-virtual-asset?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreKorean cosmetics retailer Etude House to exit Hong Kong market following shop closures, weak retail sentiment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Etude to withdraw from Hong Kong on Monday, with retailer announcing farewell sale at last store in city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217895/korean-cosmetics-retailer-etude-house-exit-hong-kong-market-following-shop-closures-weak-retail?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong proposes changing law to allow appeals against High Court national security acquittals
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Department of Justice (DoJ) is planning to amend the law to allow appeals against not-guilty verdicts in national security cases tried at the city’s High Court, local media has reported. To date, no one tried under the national security law has been acquitted of their charges. Currently, the prosecution…
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