Hong Kong – Page 217 – Prologue Journal

Mandating voluntary work for welfare recipients punishes low-income Hongkongers, lawmaker says

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong lawmaker has called plans to mandate voluntary work for people on government welfare a “half-punitive” scheme, saying most welfare recipients have personal reasons why they are not working. Hong Kong lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen, who represents the social welfare sector, in October 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Speaking to HKFP…

Hong Kong airport boosts efforts to lure foreign airlines as it waits on Cathay

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport Authority is doing all it can to fill extra capacity created by soon-to-debut three-runway system, acting CEO Vivian Cheung says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287940/hong-kong-airport-boosts-efforts-lure-foreign-airlines-it-waits-cathay?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai back in witness box for fourth day in trial

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence team expected to further question Lai on articles and tweets he published on his social media account in 2020. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287944/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-back-witness-box-fourth-day-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong studio to draw on panda economy with new character IP

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AllRightsReserved says IP for pandas will be made freely available to Ocean Park and city government, but others will have to pay for rights. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287936/hong-kong-studio-draw-panda-economy-new-character-ip?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong rental yields hit 12.5-year high on talent-scheme influx, lower rates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts expect momentum to improve further in 2025 as more professionals enter the city and people keep putting off home purchases. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287897/hong-kong-rental-yields-hit-125-year-high-talent-scheme-influx-lower-rates?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s public transport subsidies should be tied to green investment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pushing public transport operators to embrace green energy faster could accelerate the city’s progress towards its carbon neutrality goals. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3287724/hong-kongs-public-transport-subsidies-should-be-tied-green-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Sense of crisis’ fuels Hong Kong airport’s bid to be competitive ‘landmark’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport City will become destination drawing tourists and investors to Hong Kong, acting CEO of Airport Authority says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287938/sense-crisis-fuels-hong-kong-airports-bid-be-competitive-landmark?utm_source=rss_feed

2 men arrested over flying drones near Chinese army assault ship docked in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Free Press Two men have been arrested on suspicion of flying drones in a restricted zone where a Chinese army assault vessel was docked during a five-day visit. People walk along the waterfront promenade in Kennedy Town, in front of the People’s Liberation Army assault vessel the Hainan, docked in Hong Kong on…

HKUST can draw talent to Hong Kong for third medical school despite inexperience: adviser

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-Hospital Authority chairman Leong Che-hung says university’s strong research background in life sciences and AI also gives it competitive edge. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287904/hkust-can-draw-talent-hong-kong-third-medical-school-despite-inexperience-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed

Carbon monoxide poisoning: how to avoid it after Hong Kong family of 3 fall ill

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts have warned that it is crucial to keep bathrooms with gas water heaters well ventilated even in cold weather. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287941/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-how-avoid-it-after-hong-kong-family-3-fall-ill?utm_source=rss_feed