Category: Hong Kong
Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295498/recruiting-foreigners-hong-kongs-top-court-now-more-complex-chief-justice?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHSBC, Standard Chartered, Bocom can now open mainland China accounts for Hongkongers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Holders of the accounts can transfer funds to use in mobile payment apps while in mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3295483/hsbc-standard-chartered-bocom-can-now-open-mainland-accounts-hongkongers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTikTok restores service in US, thanking US President-elect Donald Trump
Hong Kong Free Press By Alex Pigman TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect. TikTok resumes service in the United States on January 19, 2025. Photo: HKFP screenshot. The video-sharing platform credited President-elect Donald Trump,…
Read MoreHong Kong property market gloom has become self-fulfilling prophecy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There are good reasons Hong Kong’s real estate market keeps underperforming regional peers, but the prevailing narrative is too pessimistic. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3295429/hong-kong-property-market-gloom-has-become-self-fulfilling-prophecy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies being US or Taiwan agent in bid to rebuild ties: court
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295474/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-denies-being-us-or-taiwan-agent-bid-rebuild-ties-court?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong should follow Singapore, Australia in anti-scam measures: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislator proposes creation of a mechanism that would require companies, banks and individuals to share the cost of victims’ losses. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295468/hong-kong-should-follow-singapore-australia-anti-scam-measures-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong district councillor arrested after failing to appear in court over late tax return
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong district councillor has been scheduled to appear in court on Monday following his arrest over his failure to attend a summons hearing in early January. Sai Kung district councillor Sky Li is accused of not submitting his tax return on time. Sai Kung district councillor Sky Li. Photo:…
Read MoreNearly 100 students from 2 universities in Hong Kong lose HK$75 million in scams
Hong Kong Free Press Nearly 100 students from two public universities, the University of Hong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong, have lost HK$75 million after falling victim to scams. University of Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. In an internal email sent to students last Thursday, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) said…
Read MoreMore measures urged as Hong Kong university students lose HK$75 million to scams
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers agree that mainland Chinese students should undergo fraud quiz before their visas are issued. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3295447/more-measures-urged-hong-kong-university-students-lose-hk75-million-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK$188 million lottery prize to be offered in Hong Kong over Lunar New Year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Jockey Club offers largest-ever Mark Six Lunar New Year snowball draw on February 2, with tickets available from January 25. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3295445/hk188-million-lottery-prize-be-offered-hong-kong-over-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed
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