Hong Kong – Page 3 – Prologue Journal

What is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299584/what-hong-kong-super-march-and-how-can-you-take-part?utm_source=rss_feed

Standard Chartered profit rises 19% with record gains in wealth management

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The London-based banking group will set aside US$1.5 billion for stock buy-backs and pay 37 US cents per share dividend for 2024. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299575/standard-chartered-profit-rises-19-record-gains-wealth-management?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong to lower Tai Lam Tunnel toll fees starting May 31

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong will lower Tai Lam Tunnel’s toll fees for all types of vehicles from May 31, when the government takes over the tunnel that connects the northwestern districts with other urban areas. Tai Lam Tunnel. File photo: GovHK. On Thursday, the Legislative Council approved a range of new toll fees…

Bali’s tourism woes, Chinese scientists’ bamboo innovation: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Bali’s complaint about tourists being too frugal to a bamboo innovation, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3299447/balis-tourism-woes-chinese-scientists-bamboo-innovation-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Mixue aims for US$444 million in Hong Kong IPO

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fresh drink maker’s profit surged 45.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, as it served up around 7.1 billion drinks. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299557/chinas-mixue-aims-us444-million-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed

8,500 tickets for opening ceremony of Hong Kong’s new sports park gone in 30 minutes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Over 20,000 residents interested in buying tickets told they have to wait for up to two hours when online sales begin at 10am on Friday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299546/8500-tickets-opening-ceremony-hong-kongs-new-sports-park-gone-30-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed

Budget 2025: is raising taxes the answer to Hong Kong’s ‘structural deficit’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post breaks down whether Hong Kong is facing a structural deficit and whether taxing top earners can help get the city back on track. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299502/budget-2025-raising-taxes-answer-hong-kongs-structural-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed

Driver of empty school bus dies in Hong Kong after crashing into fence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man loses control of vehicle near police station in Ma On Shan at 6.45am on Friday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299536/driver-empty-school-bus-dies-hong-kong-after-crashing-fence?utm_source=rss_feed

Like the US, Hong Kong’s challenge is to balance progressive ideals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3299309/us-hong-kongs-challenge-balance-progressive-ideals?utm_source=rss_feed

Cut deficit, create bold budget moves – Paul Chan’s mission impossible?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s government has been urged to push development forward by Beijing, but what does that entail in an era of belt-tightening? https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299510/cut-deficit-create-bold-budget-moves-paul-chans-mission-impossible?utm_source=rss_feed