Category: Hong Kong
Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Panama has rejected president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3294457/trump-wants-panama-canal-just-empty-talk-or-real-threat-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTerm of UK judge Leonard Hoffman, 90, extended on Hong Kong’s top court for another 3 years
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s leader has approved the extension of South African-born British judge Leonard Hoffman’s tenure on the city’s top court. Five foreign judges retired from, or quit, the apex court last year. Top court judge Leonard Hoffmann. Photo GovUK. On Friday, a government statement said that Chief Executive John Lee had…
Read MoreHong Kong’s digital banks consider physical branches after HKMA rule change
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. WeLab Bank, ZA Bank and Mox Bank believe face-to-face interactions would be a good addition, while Livi Bank does not see a need. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3294326/hong-kongs-digital-banks-consider-physical-branches-after-hkma-rule-change?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIs Hong Kong’s revamped district council system working well?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tai Po district councillors’ opposition to a government construction plan shows why district officers must be held accountable too. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3294242/hong-kongs-revamped-district-council-system-working-well?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong should lure wealthy visitors for high-end health services: experts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Infectious diseases expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung among group calling for ‘rapid’ action to cut budget deficit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294456/hong-kong-should-lure-wealthy-visitors-high-end-health-services-experts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong woman arrested over selling fake Andy Lau concert ticket for HK$7,500
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Viral footage of moments before suspect’s arrest show her being confronted by alleged victim, leading to chase to prevent her departure. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294447/hong-kong-woman-arrested-over-selling-fake-andy-lau-concert-ticket-hk7500?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNumber of tourist hikers seeking Hong Kong police help nearly doubled last year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police commissioner urges public to consider their safety more carefully before heading out on hiking trips. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3294445/number-tourist-hikers-seeking-hong-kong-police-help-nearly-doubled-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong faces hard choices on spending to fix its budget deficit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To get the city’s finances in order, officials must ask what could be cut to pursue attractive new proposals. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3294257/hong-kong-faces-hard-choices-spending-fix-its-budget-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong waste-to-energy plant won’t harm recycling push: minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan pushes back against ‘misunderstandings’ over facility opening this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294434/hong-kong-waste-energy-plant-wont-harm-recycling-push-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs chief says staff will feel ‘complicated emotions’ over crash
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Customs officer’s attempt to intercept a motorcyclist, who died moments later when he lost control, has become subject of widespread debate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294429/hong-kong-customs-chief-says-staff-will-feel-complicated-emotions-over-crash?utm_source=rss_feed
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