Category: Hong Kong
Some UK private schools to avoid passing all VAT rise onto pupils amid strong Hong Kong intake
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UK government expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will introduce 20 per cent VAT on private school fees from January 1 of next year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3284003/some-uk-private-schools-avoid-passing-all-vat-rise-pupils-amid-strong-hong-kong-intake?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHelp wanted: the Hong Kong domestic workers fighting to stay in city despite 2-week rule
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If terminated early by the employer or employee, domestic workers only have two weeks to find a new job. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3283997/help-wanted-hong-kong-domestic-workers-fighting-stay-city-despite-2-week-rule?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in connection with 5 thefts targeting elderly women
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Syndicate members allegedly loitered in shopping centres and bus stations to target elderly women and snatch valuables from their bags. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284016/hong-kong-police-arrest-3-suspects-connection-5-thefts-targeting-elderly-women?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong minister says no need to publicise every violation at care homes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In wake of rape allegation at one facility, welfare secretary Chris Sun says decision to draw public attention to violations should depend on severity of case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284014/hong-kong-minister-says-no-need-publicise-every-violation-care-homes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police called to crypto store after woman scammed out of HK$93,000 of Tether
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says man tricked victim into transferring crypto in person, leaving her at shop and telling her his associate would return with cash. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284013/hong-kong-police-called-crypto-store-after-woman-scammed-out-hk93000-tether?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTeaching Hong Kong’s rule of law and fostering patriotism are ‘inseparable’: justice minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Understanding the Basic Law and constitution provides historical context of city’s transition from British colony to Chinese rule, Paul Lam says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284008/teaching-hong-kongs-rule-law-and-fostering-patriotism-are-inseparable-justice-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWet markets at some public housing estates in Hong Kong no bargain for residents, poll finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Close to 80 per cent of respondents say food prices in local wet markets more expensive than what other nearby options charge. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284005/wet-markets-are-no-bargain-some-public-housing-residents-poll-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s new pandas An An and Ke Ke explore Ocean Park home after finishing quarantine
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An An and Ke Ke still need at least another 30 days to adapt to enclosure, but Ocean Park says bears in good health and ‘eager’ to explore. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284000/hong-kongs-new-pandas-and-ke-ke-explore-ocean-park-home-after-finishing-quarantine?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tenants won’t get to jump public housing queue under shake-up of subpar flats
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says decision aims to prevent people from moving into subpar flats in hopes of benefiting from shake-up. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283998/hong-kong-tenants-wont-get-jump-public-housing-queue-under-shake-subpar-flats?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKFP opens merch store for 2-week sale: Totes, flasks, mugs and hot sauce – profits fund our independent newsroom
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP’s merch store is open for two weeks, with all profits going towards our non-profit, independent newsroom. Visit the HKFP merch store With minimum donations, and free local delivery on most items, be sure to bag an HKFP mug, tote, set of stickers, hot sauce, flask or keyring before Christmas. Support…
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