Category: Hong Kong
Call for less emphasis on language skills for Hong Kong university admission
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools seeks to balance English requirement with demands for city’s future. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3279179/call-less-emphasis-language-skills-hong-kong-university-admission?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s privacy watchdog warns jobseekers against ‘blind’ ads to protect personal data
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Commissioner of Privacy Ada Chung urges citizens to ascertain employers’ identities when applying for jobs and look out for ‘unscrupulous’ cons. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3279174/hong-kongs-privacy-watchdog-warns-jobseekers-against-blind-ads-protect-personal-data?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee says harassed journalists can ‘file police report,’ but sidesteps condemnation of ‘attack’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s John Lee has rebuffed an invitation to criticise the intimidation of journalists, with his office referring HKFP back to comments Lee made during a press briefing when asked whether the city’s leader condemned the recent spate of harassment. Since Hong Kong’s largest press group announced the “systemic and organised…
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$10 million of smuggled platinum, its largest haul in 20 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers find eight slabs of metal hidden inside Shenzhen-bound truck’s battery box during stop at checkpoint, arrest 48-year-old driver. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3279139/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk10-million-worth-smuggled-platinum-its-largest-haul-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong jumps to ninth spot in global talent ranking but Singapore still top in Asia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s ranking leaps from 16th last year after improving in three assessment areas – investment and development, appeal and readiness. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279135/hong-kong-jumps-9th-spot-global-talent-ranking-singapore-still-top-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man pleads guilty to sedition under new security law over graffiti left on back of bus seats
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man charged under Hong Kong’s new security law has pleaded guilty over writing “seditious” graffiti on bus seats. West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts in Hong Kong, on September 19, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Chung Man-kit appeared before Chief Magistrate Victor So at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday,…
Read MoreHong Kong probe finds Cathay Airbus A350 engine fault could have sparked major fires
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine parts. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3279122/hong-kong-probe-finds-cathay-airbus-engine-fault-could-have-sparked-major-fires?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: 1 year, 2 months jail for first person convicted under Hong Kong’s new security law
Hong Kong Free Press The first person convicted under Hong Kong’s new security legislation has been jailed for 14 months, after pleading guilty on Monday to sedition over wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan on it. Barriers outside West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court, in Hong Kong, on September 19, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Chu Kai-pong,…
Read MoreHong Kong public housing providers to be investigated by watchdog over reallocation delays
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ombudsman’s Office says authorities largely keeping up with reclaimed flat refurbishment target, but some cases taking as long as 197 days. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279117/hong-kong-public-housing-providers-be-investigated-watchdog-over-reallocation-delays?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong beautician jailed for 7 weeks for helping unlicensed boss inject botox
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lau Lo, 38, helped her unlicensed manager administer botulinum toxin shot to victim, who later suffered blurred vision and increased heartbeat. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3279113/hong-kong-beautician-jailed-7-weeks-helping-unlicensed-boss-inject-botox?utm_source=rss_feed
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