Category: Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong provost to step down in January despite contract renewal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Provost Alan Chan’s resignation marks third departure of senior management member from CUHK in 13 months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3284413/chinese-university-hong-kong-provost-step-down-january-despite-contract-renewal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong couple arrested over suspected murder of domestic worker at waterfall park
Hong Kong Free Press A married couple have been arrested over the suspected murder of a domestic worker, whose body was found at the bottom of a waterfall on Monday. Hong Kong Police Force. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hong Kong police arrested a 34-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the…
Read MoreHong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283927/hong-kongs-legal-system-needs-reform-stay-vibrant?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy are healthy Hong Kong infants still at risk of severe Covid infections?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health authorities earlier urged public to get vaccinated after infant girl sent to paediatric intensive care unit with Covid infection. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284348/why-are-healthy-hong-kong-infants-still-risk-severe-covid-infections?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSharp rise in sexual violence cases involving private images and intimate partners, Hong Kong NGO says
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong NGO has urged authorities to amend “outdated” sexual offences legislation, after nothing a sharp rise in sexual violence cases involving private images and intimate partners in the city. Anti-sexual violence group RainLily publishes publishes the Retrospective Study Statistical Report 2019-2023 on October 29, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. There…
Read MoreCircle CEO envisions stablecoins playing greater role in Hong Kong trade settlements
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jeremy Allaire envisions a ‘global network of stablecoins’ enabling ‘better, faster, cheaper’ transactions for emerging markets trading through Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3284350/circle-ceo-envisions-stablecoins-playing-greater-role-hong-kong-trade-settlements?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNvidia chief Jensen Huang to visit Hong Kong to receive honorary doctorate along with film star Tony Leung
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nobel laureate Michael Levitt and American mathematician David Mumford to also be honoured at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284376/nvidia-chief-jensen-huang-visit-hong-kong-receive-honorary-doctorate-along-film-star-tony-leung?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More6 struck by food poisoning after eating tiramisu at Hong Kong Italian restaurant Pirata
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victims developed symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever, with two hospitalised, health authorities say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284366/6-suffer-food-poisoning-after-eating-tiramisu-italian-restaurant-hong-kongs-wan-chai?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong court orders recovery of HK$1.85 million in lawsuit against crypto platform JPEX
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. District Court rules platform breached its duty, ‘wrongfully’ transferred away plaintiffs’ assets to other unknown crypto wallets. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284362/hong-kong-court-orders-recovery-hk185-million-lawsuit-against-crypto-platform-jpex?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinachem wins Hong Kong land tender with US$131 million bid amid subdued sentiment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Developers will remain conservative in their bidding until they see stronger signs of recovery in the housing market, consultants say. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3284357/chinachem-wins-hong-kong-land-tender-us131-million-bid-amid-subdued-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed
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