Hong Kong – Page 25 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong firms ‘will see US as more difficult, risky’ if trade offices forced to close

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say US bill to close Hong Kong outposts in country has high chance of becoming law, but some shrug off move as ‘highly symbolic’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3278149/hong-kong-firms-will-see-us-more-difficult-risky-if-trade-offices-forced-close?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong man, Thai woman detained in Taiwan over US$2.8 million marijuana seizure

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two suspects allegedly attempted to transport 45.3kg of marijuana from Thailand in their checked-in luggage, Taiwan authorities reveal. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278147/hong-kong-man-thai-woman-detained-taiwan-over-us28-million-marijuana-seizure?utm_source=rss_feed

Hypefest to make Hong Kong debut in November, with electronic music duo Justice to headline

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Organisers say festival will take place along Central harbourfront from November 9 to 10 and is expected to attract 30,000 guests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3278144/hypefest-make-hong-kong-debut-november-electronic-music-duo-justice-headline?utm_source=rss_feed

What are Hong Kong’s trade offices and why are they in cross hairs of US bill?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Role of outposts in spotlight amid US politicians’ bid to close branches and spying allegations against Hong Kong office director in UK. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3278139/what-are-hong-kongs-trade-offices-and-why-are-they-cross-hairs-us-bill?utm_source=rss_feed

Migrant workers will be back on Hong Kong site after authorities intervene in pay dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Workers had staged protest and complained management company had charged them exorbitant intermediary fees and other costs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3278136/migrant-workers-will-be-back-hong-kong-site-after-authorities-intervene-pay-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong customs arrest 2 directors of gym chain Physical after authorities receive more than 2,600 complaints

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two directors of the gym chain Physical Fitness after the company abruptly closed last week, as law enforcement authorities and the city’s consumer watchdog racked up some 2,600 reports. Citing high rents, Physical abruptly closed 23 fitness and health centres citywide last Friday, leaving customers with gym…

Sharp rise in suicide rates among teen girls in Hong Kong, study finds

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has seen a sharp rise in suicide rates among teen girls, a study has found, with researchers citing the Covid-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health. Secondary school students in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University…

1 of 2 dogs allegedly abused at Hong Kong’s Po Lin Monastery found safe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Buddhist monastery says Sai Mui, or ‘little sister’ in Chinese, was discovered on Wednesday afternoon and will be sent for check-up. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278124/one-two-dogs-allegedly-abused-hong-kongs-po-lin-monastery-found-safe?utm_source=rss_feed

Union urges Hong Kong gov’t to investigate after non-local labourers say they were cheated out of pay

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong union has urged the government to look into a labour dispute that arose after dozens of mainland Chinese migrant labourers working on a hospital construction site said they had been cheated out of wages. Non-local workers protest outside of the Union Christian Hospital on September 9, 2024. Photo:…

Investors eat up dim sum bonds from Guangdong province, Hong Kong’s MTR

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Issuance of offshore yuan-denominated bonds has jumped 28 per cent this year, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3278104/investors-eat-dim-sum-bonds-guangdong-province-hong-kongs-mtr?utm_source=rss_feed