Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong moves to restrict business use of medical terms such as ‘treatment’, ‘clinical’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government seeks to better protect public from falling for misleading claims, but some professionals say proposal goes too far. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285315/hong-kong-moves-restrict-business-use-medical-terms-some-operators-cry-foul?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-Hong Kong policeman jailed for 15 months over stealing from 2 burglary victims, tourist
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former detective constable Hui Ho-shing stole gold jewellery and iPads, with one theft taking place while he was suspended from duty. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285310/ex-hong-kong-policeman-jailed-15-months-over-stealing-2-burglary-victims-tourist?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreScaffolding worker falls to his death from Hong Kong industrial building
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man, 44, found unconscious on concrete canopy at Tung Nam Factory Building in To Kwa Wan on Tuesday afternoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285307/scaffolding-worker-falls-his-death-hong-kong-industrial-building?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to speed up inclusion of ‘space oil’ in dangerous drugs law as usage among teens spikes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security chief says original time frame for completing legislative work in second quarter has been revised and authorities now aiming for February date. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285299/hong-kong-speed-inclusion-space-oil-dangerous-drugs-law-usage-among-teens-spikes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippines to deport Hong Kong man, mainland Chinese woman wanted in 59 million yuan case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hongkonger Hui Chi-lam, 55, allegedly sold financial products to investors without having the required qualifications and government permits. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285294/philippines-deport-hong-kong-man-mainland-woman-wanted-over-59-million-yuan-case?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities propose downsizing Tseung Kwan O land development plan after outcry
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government suggested cutting amount of land created through reclamation, slope-cutting down to about 20 hectares after public outcry. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285289/hong-kong-authorities-propose-downsizing-tseung-kwan-o-land-development-plan-after-outcry?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMyanmar junta chief visits key ally China in first reported visit since 2021 coup
Hong Kong Free Press Myanmar’s embattled junta chief arrived in China Tuesday — his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 — but analysts say the invitation is only a lukewarm endorsement from his key ally and could backfire. Myanmar’s junta chief military Min Aung Hlaing arrives to deliver a speech during a…
Read More2024 Press Freedom Awards: HKFP shortlisted in journalistic independence category
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Free Press has been nominated for a journalistic independence prize at the 2024 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards. Photo: Reporters Without Borders. “Despite the enactment of the National Security Law and the shutdown of numerous media in the territory, HKFP remains one of the rare media covering subjects considered…
Read MoreHong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284968/hong-kong-government-cant-turn-tide-youth-disenchantment-its-own?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong labour group seeks 5.5% pay rise next year after survey shows workers cut expenses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Workers have said that the average salary increase of 4.5 per cent this year will help them a little, but it is not enough to handle their actual expenses,’ federation vice-chairwoman says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285264/hong-kong-labour-group-seeks-55-pay-rise-next-year-after-survey-shows-workers-cut-expenses?utm_source=rss_feed
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