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Google executive says company is committed to Hong Kong amid fear of search engine pull-out over potential protest song ban

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Concerns are growing that the world’s largest search engine operator may exit Hong Kong, as the city’s officials seek a ban on a popular protest song. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3224224/google-executive-says-company-committed-hong-kong-amid-fear-search-engine-pull-out-over-potential?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong golf course in Fanling should be made public and opened to all on weekends as well, former top official suggests amid housing plan opposition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former commerce secretary Frederick Ma, also an adviser to the city’s leader, raises idea after earlier opposing housing plan to build 12,000 affordable flats on plot. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224190/hong-kong-golf-course-fanling-should-be-made-public-and-opened-all-weekends-well-former-top-official?utm_source=rss_feed

Premature baby dies at Hong Kong hospital after equipment error delays infusion; investigation pledged

Hong Kong Free Press A premature baby has died at a Hong Kong government hospital after an error related to the equipment delayed an infusion for 50 minutes, prompting authorities to apologise and promise an investigation. The baby was born on June 12 after 28 weeks with congenital heart problems and other issues. The infant…

Chance of free tuition at Scottish universities could attract more Hong Kong students to country

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hongkongers who settle in Scotland with BN(O) passports will be eligible for free university education with three years residence after devolved government changes rules. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3224194/chance-fee-free-tuition-scottish-universities-could-attract-more-hong-kong-students-country?utm_source=rss_feed

Animal cruelty: Hong Kong police arrest woman, 58, for allegedly killing pigeon outside housing estate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Caller alerts police to incident at Hau Tak Estate on Po Ning Road and claims suspect hurled bird to the ground. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224186/animal-cruelty-hong-kong-police-arrest-woman-58-allegedly-killing-pigeon-outside-housing-estate?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police arrest delivery man and seize illegal drugs worth HK$3.6 million, including ketamine, crack cocaine and crystal meth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Narcotics found during a police raid on two mini-storage centres on the same floor of industrial building in Tsuen Wan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224168/hong-kong-police-arrest-delivery-man-and-seize-illegal-drugs-worth-hk36-million-including-ketamine?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong consumer watchdog investigates pet pools’ hygiene and safety as stories of sick and dying animals emerge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Watchdog urges customers to be cautious if pools are overcrowded because dogs may clash and pick up diseases. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224161/hong-kong-consumer-watchdog-investigates-pet-pools-hygiene-and-safety-stories-sick-and-dying-pets?utm_source=rss_feed

Spotify confirms removal of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song, points to action by tune’s creator-distributor

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Move follows similar dropping of anti-government tune on other music-streaming platforms, as city authorities seek ban. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3224152/spotify-confirms-removal-glory-hong-kong-protest-song-points-action-tunes-creator-distributor?utm_source=rss_feed

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank serves China’s Communist Party, says Canadian ex-exec. as bank says claims ‘baseless’

Hong Kong Free Press China’s ruling Communist Party dominates the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and uses it to further its interests, a former executive has alleged in claims that prompted Canada to suspend participation in the institution. Bob Pickard, a former communications chief at the bank, made the explosive allegations after resigning this week, and…

Investors need more details on Hong Kong’s mega technology-park project in Northern Metropolis, Colliers says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Without solid plans, investors are wary of taking first steps even though they are generally supportive of the ambitious 627-hectare San Tin Technopole project in the northern New Territories, consultancy says. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3224139/investors-need-more-details-hong-kongs-mega-technology-park-project-northern-metropolis-colliers?utm_source=rss_feed