Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s North Metropolis a megaproject well begun but not yet done, economists say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘But at the end of the day, if the overall economic sentiment is not good, developers will not be willing to take part in it,’ economist says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3288789/hong-kongs-north-metropolis-megaproject-well-begun-not-yet-done-economists-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong celebrates enduring love with wedding ceremony for elderly couples
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Volunteers came together on Hong Kong’s Senior Citizens Day to hold wedding ceremony for couples aged 60 and above. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288771/hong-kong-celebrates-enduring-love-wedding-ceremony-elderly-couples?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s New World Development replaces CEO Eric Ma after two months
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Friday that Eric Ma will step down as chief executive officer after having spent just two months on the job. Eric Ma. Photo: GovHK. The sprawling business empire, run by Hong Kong’s third-richest family, reported an annual loss of over US$2.5 billion…
Read MoreCrypto boss Justin Sun eats banana art he bought for US$6.2 million
Hong Kong Free Press Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Friday fulfilled a promise he made after spending $6.2 million on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall — by eating the fruit. Chinese-born crypto founder Justin Sun eats a banana artwork composed of a fresh banana stuck to a wall with duct tape,…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest man over arson at karaoke bar in 1997 that killed 17 people
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspect, 52, arrested upon return to Hong Kong after being intercepted by mainland Chinese authorities, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288769/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-over-arson-karaoke-bar-1997-killed-17-people?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong singer Pong Nan’s January shows cancelled by city’s premier arts hub
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singer, who has been vocal supporter of 2019 protests, did not say whether West Kowloon Cultural District explained decision to cancel shows. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288767/hong-kong-singer-pong-nans-january-shows-cancelled-citys-premier-arts-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong government to seek developers’ views on adjusting Northern Metropolis land disposal scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government to invite expressions of interest from developers starting in December and seek their views on incentives for pursuing non-residential development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288766/hong-kong-government-seek-developers-views-adjusting-northern-metropolis-land-disposal-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong construction worker jailed for 15 years for manslaughter and arson
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Iu Wai-cheung, 65, slashed his girlfriend more than 100 times before attacking her young daughters and setting fire to their subdivided flat. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288761/hong-kong-construction-worker-jailed-15-years-manslaughter-and-arson?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai wanted US to impose ‘draconian’ sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288758/jimmy-lai-wanted-us-impose-draconian-sanctions-stop-hong-kongs-security-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing hits out at EU parliament over resolution to strip Hong Kong of trade status
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says resolution’s passage by European lawmakers ‘blatantly trampled on spirit of rule of law’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3288757/beijing-hits-out-eu-parliament-over-resolution-strip-hong-kong-trade-status?utm_source=rss_feed
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