Category: Hong Kong
Cleaner dies after being found in waters off Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Colleague finds him missing from work at cargo area and alerts authorities at 8.45am, but cleaner later pronounced dead. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286172/cleaner-dies-after-being-found-water-hong-kongs-stonecutters-island?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to seek ‘win-win’ trade ties with US after Trump’s victory: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But chief executive says city will adopt bottom-line approach to protect legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong businesses. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286170/hong-kong-seek-win-win-trade-ties-us-after-trumps-victory-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJohn Lee warns US to stay out of Hong Kong affairs after Trump says he can get Jimmy Lai out of jail
Hong Kong Free Press The US should not interfere in Hong Kong’s internal affairs, leader John Lee has said after American president-elect Donald Trump said it would be “so easy” to free detained media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Chief Executive John Lee at a press conference. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. “If a country wants to develop trade relations…
Read MoreWhy is Beijing prodding Hong Kong developers to go for reforms and megaprojects?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say meeting between Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs and private sector leaders represents ‘explicit’ call to action. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3286121/why-beijing-prodding-hong-kong-developers-go-reforms-and-megaprojects?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More17 companies sign deal in gov’t push to boost Hong Kong’s tech sector, including one under US sanctions
Hong Kong Free Press Seventeen companies have signed a deal to set up or expand operations in Hong Kong amid the government’s push to boost the tech sector, including iFLYTEK, a Chinese artificial intelligence giant which has been under US sanctions since 2019. The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) held a signing ceremony on…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches new route to Zhoushan, site of sacred Mount Putuo
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City offers direct route for travellers and pilgrims wanting to visit Mount Putuo, one of four mountains on the mainland sacred to Buddhists. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286102/hong-kongs-greater-bay-airlines-launches-new-route-zhoushan-site-sacred-mount-putuo?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLatest batch of firms setting up in Hong Kong shrug off fears over Trump’s return
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Another 17 companies agree to establish presence in city, with several saying their investments show their confidence in local economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286123/latest-batch-firms-setting-hong-kong-shrug-fears-over-trumps-return?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLui Che-woo, Hong Kong property and casino magnate of K. Wah, Galaxy dies at age 95
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, passed away peacefully on November 7, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange by his companies. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3286122/lui-che-woo-hong-kong-property-and-casino-magnate-kwah-galaxy-dies-age-95?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTropical Cyclone Toraji: Hong Kong issues T1 typhoon warning as storm enters within 800km of city
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has issued its T1 storm warning as Tropical Cyclone Toraji came within 800 kilometres of the city. Tropical Cyclone Toraji’s predicted path on November 11, 2024. Photo: Hong Kong Observatory. The Standby Signal No. 1 was raised at 10.20 pm on Monday, a day after it was cancelled as…
Read More29.9% of Hong Kong’s working adults suffer from anxiety and depression: survey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Think tank behind survey urges employers, authorities to help destigmatise staff reaching out for support when facing mental health issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3286117/299-hong-kongs-working-adults-suffer-anxiety-and-depression-survey?utm_source=rss_feed
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