Category: Hong Kong
Hong 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
Read MoreJimmy Lai tells trial it was his ‘honest belief’ Western sanctions on China could stop Beijing from imposing security law
Hong Kong Free Press Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has said it was his “honest belief” that the West could force Beijing to halt the enactment of a national security law in Hong Kong in 2020 by imposing sanctions on top Chinese officials. Jimmy Lai. File photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The tycoon’s national security…
Read MoreHongkongers again being lured to Southeast countries and forced into illegal work, minister says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Law enforcement agencies have received 23 related requests for assistance so far this year, security minister Chris Tang says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3289208/hongkongers-again-being-lured-southeast-countries-and-forced-illegal-work-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai says he opposed US decision to end Hong Kong’s special trade status
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Any change to Hong Kong’s preferential trade status in the United States would be counterproductive, former media boss tells trial. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3289205/jimmy-lai-says-he-opposed-us-decision-end-hong-kongs-special-trade-status?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay to fly to Munich, relaunch Brussels service next year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Flag carrier ‘excited’ to be adding new Munich service, as it takes number of European destinations to 11. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289197/hong-kongs-cathay-fly-munich-relaunch-brussels-service-next-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCourt ruling is latest twist in long battle to build flats on Hong Kong golf course
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post looks back at years-long effort to construct public housing on exclusive course and what’s next after Monday’s High Court ruling. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3289194/court-ruling-latest-twist-long-battle-build-flats-hong-kong-golf-course?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong property deals hit 7-month high, but December slowdown looms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some 7,689 real estate transactions worth US$8.2 billion were completed last month, according to the Land Registry. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3289192/hong-kong-property-deals-hit-7-month-high-december-slowdown-looms?utm_source=rss_feed
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