• 01/18/2025

Enquiries about suspected data fraud surged 40% last year, Hong Kong privacy watchdog says

Hong Kong Free Press Enquiries about suspected data fraud increased by more than 40 per cent last year, the city’s privacy watchdog has said. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. File photo: Peter Lee/HKFP. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said in a statement on Thursday that it…

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Hong Kong developers concerned over Northern Metropolis tender, call for changes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘The tender will be awarded to the highest bidder and the government has confirmed that it will not provide any discounts or incentives to attract companies,’ source says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295115/hong-kong-developers-concerned-over-northern-metropolis-tender-call-changes?utm_source=rss_feed

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How Hong Kong International Airport will reach new heights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The expansion of the airport’s services and facilities heralds new opportunities for China’s gateway to the world. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3294980/how-hong-kong-international-airport-will-reach-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed

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Weak yen to fuel more Hong Kong outbound travel to Japan: tourism sector

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But retail insiders say they are hopeful resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents will mitigate local spending decline. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295086/weak-yen-fuel-more-hong-kong-outbound-travel-japan-tourism-sector?utm_source=rss_feed

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Jimmy Lai paid retired US army general to advise Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen on Trump’s attitude, court hears

Hong Kong Free Press Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has told his national security trial that he paid a retired US army general to give advice to former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen regarding the attitude of Donald Trump’s first administration to the self-ruled island. Jimmy Lai in 2020. File photo: HKFP. The court heard on…

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Hong Kong police arrest advertising man over FC Barcelona match claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Boss arrested a week after Winman Advertising and Entertaining Group said it had intended to put on a match but was rejected by venue. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295091/hong-kong-police-arrest-advertising-man-over-fc-barcelona-match-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

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Tycoon Kadoorie plans ‘US$50 million drive to promote Hong Kong worldwide’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kadoorie met other tycoons three weeks ago to share his grand plan, source says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3295090/tycoon-kadoorie-plans-us50-million-drive-promote-hong-kong-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed

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Nobel winner urges ‘amazing’ Hong Kong to keep hold of what made it great

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professor James Robinson calls Hong Kong one of the ‘great economic success stories in world history’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295088/nobel-winner-urges-amazing-hong-kong-keep-hold-what-made-it-great?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong’s airport eyes HK$70 billion for ‘Skytopia’ from global investors

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport Authority to cover rest of HK$100 billion ‘landmark’ project featuring marina, hotel and ‘jet fresh market’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295085/hong-kongs-airport-eyes-hk70-billion-skytopia-global-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to connecting Taiwan with ex-US officials: court

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-media boss also says he paid ex-US general to advise the self-ruling island’s government. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295078/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-admits-connecting-taiwan-ex-us-officials-court?utm_source=rss_feed

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