Category: Hong Kong
1 in 3 Hongkongers want to move abroad despite city’s improved liveability: poll
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese University of Hong Kong says the result mirrors last year’s findings. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286079/1-3-hongkongers-want-move-abroad-despite-citys-improved-liveability-poll?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSwedish businessman jailed for 7 years for raping domestic helper in Hong Kong flat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, 36, was earlier found guilty of two charges in connection with sexually assaulting his helper on the night of October 27, 2022. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286080/swedish-businessman-jailed-7-years-raping-domestic-helper-hong-kong-flat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina cracks down on young cyclists after night rides in search of soup dumplings go viral
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese police have cracked down on an internet craze that saw thousands of cyclists throng a highway under cover of night to gorge on dumplings in a nearby city. University students sparked the trend weeks ago when they posted on social media about an evening ride from the central city of…
Read MoreEmployee at Hong Kong care home for mentally disabled allegedly raped female resident 4 times
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Assistant warden Chung Pui-kei also faces another charge for allegedly groping male resident at care home run by Hong Chi Association. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286074/employee-hong-kong-care-home-mentally-disabled-allegedly-raped-female-resident-4-times?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWaiting time for Hong Kong public rental flats remains unchanged at 5½ years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities say faster housing of applicants in New Territories counterbalanced by fewer homes available this quarter. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286052/waiting-time-hong-kong-public-rental-flats-remains-unchanged-5-1/2-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong to launch new master’s degree in low-altitude economy in 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professor Huang Lixi says the course will mainly focus on three aspects: hardware, software, and economic aspects and policies. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286045/university-hong-kong-launch-new-masters-degree-low-altitude-economy-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s ‘Singles Day’ spending habits in spotlight as analysts watch for signs of consumption rebound
Hong Kong Free Press China’s largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consumption is rebounding in the world’s second-largest economy after recent efforts by Beijing to boost activity. A man squats in a shopping mall in Beijing on November 8, 2024. Photo: Greg Baker/AFP. “Singles Day”…
Read MoreTropical Cyclone Toraji: Hong Kong to raise T1 signal on Monday night
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong will raise its T1 storm signal between 8 pm and midnight on Monday night as Tropical Cyclone Toraji is expected to enter within 800 kilometres of the territory. Tropical Cyclone Toraji. Photo: Observatory. “Under the combined effect of Toraji and the northeast monsoon, winds over the region will gradually…
Read MoreHong Kong couple jailed for 9 months for ‘disrespectful’ disposal of 2 infants’ corpses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Magistrate says pair ‘disrespectful’ of the dead, adding their actions had obstructed further investigations into possible illegal abortions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286034/hong-kong-couple-jailed-9-months-disrespectful-disposal-2-infants-corpses?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGlobal connections, local change: Social Enterprise Summit returns with focus on collaboration
Hong Kong Free Press Social enterprises, which make up 3% of all businesses globally, span nearly all sectors, including arts, healthcare, poverty alleviation and sustainability. By prioritising purpose and impact over profit, these enterprises bridge gaps often left by traditional systems, which can leave vulnerable communities behind. This year’s Social Enterprise Summit, themed “Connecting Global…
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