Hong Kong – Page 296 – Prologue Journal

6 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists fined for unauthorised fundraising, as 4 plead not guilty

Hong Kong Free Press Six members of the pro-democracy League of Social Democrats (LSD) have been fined up to HK$1,000 for raising funds and displaying banners without a permit, with one alleging the case was a “political prosecution.” Four others pleaded not guilty. LSD chair Chan Po-ying was among the four who pleaded not guilty…

Hongkongers revel in Halloween trick-or-treating, flash mobs before night owls emerge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bars, pubs and restaurants hope to do roaring trade amid weakened economy and trend of residents heading across border to spend. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284599/hongkongers-revel-halloween-trick-or-treating-flash-mobs-night-owls-emerge?utm_source=rss_feed

Efforts under way to bring back body of Hong Kong woman who died parasailing in Vietnam

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Immigration authorities and Chinese embassy working with family of woman who dies in parasailing accident on island of Phu Quoc. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284656/efforts-under-way-bring-back-body-hong-kong-woman-who-died-parasailing-vietnam?utm_source=rss_feed

Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan becomes Hong Kong resident under talent scheme

Hong Kong Free Press Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan has obtained Hong Kong residency under a talent scheme known as the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, citing the city’s tax system, food and the popularity of snooker as attractions, the Immigration Department has announced. Talking to immigration director Benson Kwok in a video released on Thursday, O’Sullivan…

British businessman charged with murder of Indonesian helper in Hong Kong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woman found at bottom of waterfall in Pok Fu Lam park after venturing to area with suspect night before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284651/british-businessman-charged-murder-indonesian-helper-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

Viagra kick? Coffee with erectile dysfunction drug triggers Hong Kong warning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Department of Health says tests show Firstwell Tongkat Ali Premix Coffee contains sildenafil, an undeclared controlled drug ingredient. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284640/viagra-kick-coffee-erectile-dysfunction-drug-triggers-hong-kong-warning?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s third-quarter negative equity cases jump 34% to a 21-year high of 40,713 cases

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The number of negative equity cases soared to 40,713 at the end of September, a jump of 34 per cent from June, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3284636/hong-kongs-third-quarter-negative-equity-cases-jump-34-21-year-high-40713-cases?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong revellers voice privacy concerns over added CCTVs in Halloween party area

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some diners and workers who plan on partying in Lan Kwai Fong say enhanced police surveillance might dampen mood despite need for added safety. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284629/hong-kong-revellers-voice-privacy-concerns-over-added-cctvs-halloween-party-area?utm_source=rss_feed

Hongkongers to be offered HK$3,000 for information on tenants abusing public flat scheme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Housing Bureau to launch programme in January next year to help idenitify well-off tenants who are living in public housing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284627/hongkongers-be-offered-hk3000-information-tenants-abusing-public-flat-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed

Full-year forecast to be revised as recent strength in Hong Kong economy peters out

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong economy grew 1.8 per cent year on year in the third quarter. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284624/hong-kong-economy-grows-18-third-quarter-recent-strength-peters-out?utm_source=rss_feed