Category: Hong Kong
Ocean Park’s Water World staying closed till at least April amid HK$200M deficit; lawmakers question taxpayer bailout
Hong Kong Free Press Lawmakers have questioned the sustainability of Ocean Park’s water park after the theme park revealed a HK$200 million deficit in its latest financial year. Water World. Photo: Ocean Park. Ocean Park chairperson Paulo Pong said during an economic development panel meeting at the Legislative Council on Tuesday that Water World had…
Read MoreGov’t advises 300+ Hongkongers to exercise caution in S.Korea, after martial law declared, lifted in one night
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers in South Korea have been advised to attend to their personal safety after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, a move that was unanimously overturned by lawmakers, and later lifted by the government in a matter of hours. South Korean protesters hold placards that read “arrest the…
Read MoreJimmy Lai admits publishing Hong Kong activist’s video letter to Trump was an ‘oversight’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former media boss questioned over decision to publish video of Elmer Yuan calling for US to ‘station some force in Hong Kong to protect the youth’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3289270/jimmy-lai-admits-publishing-hong-kong-activists-video-letter-trump-was-oversight?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay says sorry, removes Family Guy episode with Tiananmen ‘Tank Man’ scene
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Pacific apologises after complaint about content suspected of contravening national security law. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3289257/hong-kongs-cathay-says-sorry-removes-family-guy-episode-tiananmen-tank-man-scene?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers in South Korea urged to be cautious, avoid gatherings after martial law chaos
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents who intend to visit the country or are already there should monitor the situation, exercise caution and attend to personal safety, Security Bureau says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289241/hongkongers-south-korea-urged-be-cautious-avoid-gatherings-after-martial-law-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLower land prices, civil service pay freeze among options to tackle Hong Kong deficit, experts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 2024-25 financial year will be third in row for government to record deficit of least HK$100 billion. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289225/lower-land-prices-civil-service-pay-freeze-among-options-tackle-hong-kong-deficit-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong leader John Lee ‘confident’ that investors in government’s Northern Metropolis will see good returns
Hong Kong Free Press Chief Executive John Lee has said he is “confident” that investors in the government’s Northern Metropolis development project will see good returns, after the city’s business sector signed a letter of intent to support the large-scale development scheme. Lau Fau Shan in Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. Lee said on Tuesday,…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: John Lee says winners exemplify city’s ‘can-do’ spirit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Honoured include teen who offers sports classes for underprivileged children and entrepreneur who hires the elderly. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289224/spirit-hong-kong-awards-john-lee-says-winners-exemplify-citys-can-do-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHiker dies in Hong Kong hours after being attacked by stinging insects
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four hikers were exploring Pat Sin Leng along the Wilson Trail when they were attacked by insects. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289222/hiker-dies-hong-kong-hours-after-being-attacked-bees?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Water World lost HK$200 million last financial year, Ocean Park chairman says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmaker Michael Tien grills chairman Paulo Pong over deficit, calling for government to take over management of Water World facility. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289216/hong-kongs-water-world-lost-hk200-million-last-financial-year-ocean-park-chairman-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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