Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s John Lee defends labour import plan after workers reps. leave meeting with gov’t officials in protest
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has defended the administration’s proposal to import foreign workers after labour representatives walked out from a meeting with government officials in protest. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee meeting the press on June 20, 2023. Photo: Mandy Cheng/HKFP. The government announced last week that it…
Read MoreHong Kong retains crown as world’s most expensive city for expats, while Singapore jumps to second place: survey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland Chinese and Japanese cities drop in rankings, with both Beijing and Tokyo exiting the top 10. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224725/hong-kong-retains-crown-worlds-most-expensive-city-expats-while-singapore-jumps-second-place-survey?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAlibaba Cloud founder Wang Jian tells Hong Kong to aim for the skies in moonshot project with China’s space telescope, aspire to be world’s first digital city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tech mogul suggests concept of ‘city brains’ – using technology to sustainably power a metropolis and digitalise it. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224723/alibaba-cloud-founder-wang-jian-tells-hong-kong-aim-skies-moonshot-project-chinas-space-telescope?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers free to speak up about application to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, justice minister Paul Lam tells Post forum
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam invites those who disagree with ban to come forward and present arguments during hearing scheduled for July 21. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3224719/hongkongers-free-speak-about-application-ban-protest-song-glory-hong-kong-justice-minister-paul-lam?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese dual-listed firms’ Hong Kong shares narrow discount gap with onshore stocks on lucrative valuations and US rate hike pause
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Hong Kong-traded shares of Chinese dual-listed companies have been closing the price gaps with their onshore peers, as distressed valuations and a pause in US interest rate hikes boost their appeal. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3224716/chinese-dual-listed-firms-hong-kong-shares-narrow-discount-gap-onshore-stocks-lucrative-valuations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTech giant Alibaba names new CEO and chairman amid China’s economic slowdown
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Tuesday it will replace its top boss, in a surprise move at the e-commerce titan as it looks to recover from years of slow growth caused by weak consumer spending and a regulatory crackdown. A logo of Alibaba Group is pictured at its headquarters in Hangzhou,…
Read MoreKnife scare at Hong Kong immigration headquarters activates police’s anti-terrorism unit, suspect arrested after ‘allegedly flashing blade’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says man had demanded to meet staff and displayed knife when asked to queue. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224715/knife-scare-hong-kong-immigration-headquarters-activates-polices-anti-terrorism-unit-suspect?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee defends plan to import labour after union members stage walkout at meeting, says move needed to keep city running
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief executive stresses city has lost 200,000 people from workforce. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224708/hong-kongs-john-lee-defends-plan-import-labour-after-union-members-stage-walkout-meeting-says-move?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong delivery van driver arrested after vehicle knocks down and kills woman, 60
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are appealing for witnesses to the case in Shau Kei Wan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224707/hong-kong-delivery-van-driver-arrested-after-vehicle-knocks-down-and-kills-woman-60?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s role as bridge between China and world ‘clearer, more essential’ amid rising geopolitical tensions, experts say at Post forum
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speakers at annual China Conference: Hong Kong 2023 point to trends in finance sector and technology, as well as tertiary education. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224699/hong-kongs-role-bridge-between-china-and-world-clearer-more-essential-amid-rising-geopolitical?utm_source=rss_feed
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