Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong pets welcomed aboard city’s first animal-friendly public bus service
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Service considered breakthrough for commuters with animals as pets are typically prohibited from going on MTR trains, public buses and trams. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3282159/hong-kong-pets-welcomed-abroad-citys-first-animal-friendly-public-bus-service?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJournalists can play a key role in holding Hong Kong’s gov’t to account
Hong Kong Free Press The Stand News verdict, and the reaction to it from the media and the authorities, raise important questions about the profession. What is the role of journalists in Hong Kong and what should it be? These are important questions because the work of journalists can mobilise public opinion, not just reflect…
Read MoreAnalysts welcome China’s fiscal stimulus but warn more detail needed on new measures
Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall and Mary Yang Analysts gave a cautious welcome to China’s announcement Saturday of fresh fiscal stimulus to revive its ailing economy but warned that more details — and specific headline figures — were needed before its effect could be fully assessed. People commute as high rise buildings are…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: civil engineer helps to rebuild lives with dignity
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. iEnterprise founder Dixon Kwok named as finalist for ‘perseverance’ category in 12th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282139/spirit-hong-kong-awards-civil-engineer-helps-rebuild-lives-dignity?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Policy Address 2024: What to look out for in this year’s speech
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s leader John Lee will deliver the third Policy Address of his term on Wednesday, with the focus set to shift from national security to reviving the economy and improving health services and housing – including a clampdown on the city’s notorious subdivided flats. A man looks at the Hong…
Read MoreVoting starts for Macau leadership election as ex-judge Sam Hou-fai runs uncontested
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sam is set to become the first Macau chief executive to be born in mainland China and also the first to be fluent in Portuguese. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3282151/voting-starts-macau-leadership-election-ex-judge-sam-hou-fai-runs-uncontested?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to fire up IT fund to lure more co-investors for start-ups
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One option available is for government to stop investing in start-ups directly and put money instead into venture capital funds, copying mainland approach. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282113/hong-kong-fire-it-fund-lure-more-co-investors-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong paraglider hits and injures hiker in botched landing, helicopter rescue needed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say paraglider lost control and hit hiker on lawn of Ngong Ping; pair taken to hospital with leg, neck and head injuries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282133/hong-kong-paraglider-hits-and-injures-hiker-botched-landing-helicopter-rescue-needed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNearly 600,000 Hongkongers cross border on day 1 of Chung Yeung Festival break
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Number of residents travelling out of the city jumps almost 30 per cent compared with the same time last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282132/nearly-600000-hongkongers-cross-border-day-1-chung-yeung-festival-break?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIs Sam Hou-fai the man for Macau’s top job? Pundits weigh ex-judge’s strengths, weaknesses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former Court of Final Appeal president has support from legal sector heavyweights, but questions remain about line-up for ministerial team. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3282109/sam-hou-fai-man-macaus-top-job-pundits-weigh-ex-judges-strengths-weaknesses?utm_source=rss_feed
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