Category: Hong Kong
Hong 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
Read MoreHong Kong court adjourns Country Garden liquidation-petition case until May 26
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Earlier this month, developer released its first proposal to restructure as much as US$11.6 billion in liabilities. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3295427/hong-kong-court-adjourns-country-garden-liquidation-petition-case-until-may-26?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295387/hong-kong-barristers-group-keep-speaking-legal-issues-victor-dawes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWill higher school fees, new taxes turn Hongkongers away from UK properties?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Additional education fees, a new tax scheme and slowing growth in rental rates could turn Hongkongers away from UK property. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295376/will-higher-school-fees-new-taxes-turn-hongkongers-away-uk-properties?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong should not be rewarding people who snitch on neighbours
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While updating laws to punish abuse of public housing is welcome, encouraging snitching will have ripple effects elsewhere. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3295173/hong-kong-should-not-be-rewarding-people-who-snitch-neighbours?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2 arrested over 1.1 kg of suspected ‘space oil’ drug seized at Hong Kong airport
Hong Kong Free Press Two Hongkongers were released on bail after they were arrested by customs officers in connection with the seizure of 1.1 kilograms of suspected “space oil” drug at Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong Customs seizes about 1.1 kilograms of suspected “space oil drug” with an estimated market value of about HK$1.2…
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