Category: Hong Kong
World Games Series debut in Hong Kong paves way for city to host more multi-sport events
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One observer says three-day event will ‘warm up’ city to go beyond single sports competitions such as the Hong Kong Sevens. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281906/world-games-series-debut-hong-kong-paves-way-city-host-more-multi-sport-events?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong band Wellsaid wanted to take a road trip with distant friends – they turned that desire into an album
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong band Wellsaid used to share a playlist named “imaginary road trip” with friends in the city and abroad, expressing regret at being unable to hit the road together during Covid. Hong Kong band Wellsaid tells HKFP about their third album Regretopia, released in September 2024, and an upcoming release…
Read MoreIs Macau top job hopeful Sam Hou-fai betting against the house by taking aim at casinos?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Diversifying the economy is a tall order from Beijing, especially when gaming still brings in billions, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281920/macau-top-job-hopeful-sam-hou-fai-betting-against-house-taking-aim-casinos?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSingaporean tourist dies after being found unconscious in Hong Kong hotel jacuzzi
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourist went to pool on eighth floor of Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok early in the morning and found unconscious less than hour later. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281922/singaporean-tourist-dies-after-being-found-unconscious-hong-kong-hotel-jacuzzi?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities arrest 19 people in 4 operations targeting illegal workers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Among those arrested were two women who allegedly possessed forged Hong Kong identity cards. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281916/hong-kong-authorities-arrest-19-people-4-operations-targeting-illegal-workers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSpecial task force has sped up justice in more than 200 Hong Kong child abuse cases
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vulnerable Victims and Child Protection Task Force has allowed police and prosecutors to work together earlier and across span of cases. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281915/special-task-force-has-sped-justice-victims-more-200-child-abuse-cases-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong patient in a critical condition after feeding tube blunder leaves laxative in lung
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital says blunder likely to have been caused by an intern doctor wrongly assessing an X-ray scan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3281914/hong-kong-patient-critical-condition-after-feeding-tube-blunder-leaves-laxative-lung?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to deploy firefighting drones during tomb-sweeping festival for first time
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. High risk of hill fires because of dry weather, authorities warn ahead of Chung Yeung Festival. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281902/hong-kong-deploy-firefighting-drones-during-tomb-sweeping-festival-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong policy address 2024: John Lee to consider more SME help amid rising closures
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief executive meets SMEs before next week’s policy address to gauge views of businesses under pressure from ‘economic transitions’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281901/hong-kong-policy-address-2024-john-lee-consider-more-sme-help-amid-rising-closures?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s High Court rejects Jimmy Lai’s bid for jury in defamation trial
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court says trial would have involved large amount of evidence and complex legal concepts, but admonishes Ta Kung Pao for seeking HK$1 million in legal fees. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281898/hong-kongs-high-court-rejects-jimmy-lais-bid-jury-defamation-trial?utm_source=rss_feed
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