Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Ying Ying recovers about 70% since giving birth as panda twins start crawling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Park’s Howard Chuk says the cubs have developed stronger mobility in their limbs and can move around their cots. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282297/hong-kongs-ying-ying-recovers-about-70-giving-birth-panda-twins-start-crawling?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s DAB to set up talent office, asks government to invite Nobel winners to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s biggest political party proposes 12 measures, including better support for children, to develop city into talent hub as directed by Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282292/hong-kongs-dab-set-talent-office-asks-government-invite-nobel-winners-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong builder Paul Y accused of failing to pay HK$62 million in wages, costs for HKUST site
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Construction union says it is helping about 60 workers over wage arrears dispute, with some labourers staging protest at project site. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3282280/hong-kong-builder-paul-y-accused-failing-pay-hk62-million-wages-costs-hkust-site?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee congratulates Sam Hou-fai on becoming Macau’s next leader
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s leader John Lee has congratulated Sam Hou-fai on becoming chief executive-elect of Macau after running uncontested for the position. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on May 14, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. A former top judge, Sam on Sunday received 394 votes in favour of his candidacy from…
Read MoreMan arrested for allegedly assaulting Hong Kong taxi driver, stealing cab after fare dispute
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say suspect, 39, has been detained for seven offences, including possession of dangerous drugs, theft and assault. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282258/man-arrested-allegedly-assaulting-hong-kong-taxi-driver-stealing-cab-after-fare-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More81 Hongkongers swindled out of HK$12 million in online job scams in past week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One victim duped out of more than HK$400,000 in click farming job scam after receiving WhatsApp message, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282252/81-hongkongers-swindled-out-hk12-million-online-job-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina deploys fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan in drills meant to send ‘stern warning’ to island
Hong Kong Free Press By Amber Wang with Sam Davies in Beijing China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. A Taiwanese Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet prepares to land at an air…
Read MoreHong Kong must ramp up efforts to promote responsible drinking if it cuts liquor tax: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Simon Lee notes trade benefits, former assistant director of health Dr Regina Ching says relaxing liquor tax will be ‘regressive’ for city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282243/hong-kong-must-ramp-efforts-promote-responsible-drinking-if-it-cuts-liquor-tax-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGov’t launches probe after 8 monkeys found dead at Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys found dead at a Hong Kong zoo, which was partly closed on Monday for disinfection, with necropsies launched to ascertain the cause of the animals’ deaths. Cotton-top tamarins. Photo: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. White-faced saki. Photo: Hong Kong Zoological…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up shows sustainability can begin with a meal box
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ReCube has been selected as a finalist for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024 in the ‘sustainability’ category. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282208/spirit-hong-kong-awards-start-shows-sustainability-can-begin-meal-box?utm_source=rss_feed
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