Category: Hong Kong
National Day mega drone show axed over ‘meteorological’ issues, not human factors, says Hong Kong gov’t
Hong Kong Free Press “Meteorological factors” were to blame for the cancellation of a patriotic mega drone show on Monday night, the government has said, as it apologised to revellers at West Kowloon Cultural District. A thousand young people from various youth groups went ahead with song and dance performances as part of the “Next…
Read MoreHong Kong’s National Day celebrations under way with city holding record number of events
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than 400 events will be held as Hong Kong marks 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280607/hong-kongs-national-day-celebrations-under-way-city-holding-record-number-events?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCybersecurity threats jump in Hong Kong, as victims lose money to scammers, survey finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scams are the most common online threat in Hong Kong, causing lost money or time for nearly two thirds of the victims, a new report says. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3280599/cybersecurity-threats-jump-hong-kong-victims-lose-money-scammers-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEye doctor injured in alleged attack at Hong Kong public hospital
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doctor at Pok Oi Hospital allegedly attacked during consultation, sustaining injuries to ear, head and neck. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3280611/eye-doctor-injured-alleged-attack-hong-kong-public-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTechnical glitch grounds drone show Hong Kong planned on eve of country’s 75th anniversary
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thousands of people, including many tourists, had gathered for spectacle at West Kowloon Cultural District. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280605/technical-glitch-grounds-drone-show-hong-kong-planned-eve-countrys-75th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreElderly Hong Kong man falls to death doing household chores, second such death in 2 weeks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security personnel alert police after discovering 83-year-old man lying on podium near Yee Yip House at Tsing Yi Estate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280603/elderly-man-falls-death-while-doing-household-chores-hong-kong-second-such-death-2-weeks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAfter Hong Kong boy with asthma dies, here’s what parents should know
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post looks at how asthma affects children after death of four-year-old, whose mother gave him herbal pills without prescription. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3280594/after-hong-kong-boy-asthma-dies-heres-what-parents-should-know?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow do Hong Kong’s Cathay, other airlines deal with unruly fliers? The Post has answers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incident involving drunk passenger on Chicago-bound Cathay flight puts safety back under microscope, as industry body warns of legal loophole. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3280589/how-do-hong-kongs-cathay-other-airlines-deal-unruly-fliers-post-has-answers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s latest Silver Bond sale starts strong as stable returns appeal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As interest rates have begun to fall, the guaranteed 4 per cent yield of the US$6.4 billion in bonds looks better by comparison. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3280587/hong-kongs-latest-silver-bond-sale-starts-strong-stable-returns-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong among top destinations for mainland Chinese tourists during ‘golden week’ break
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. State media says Osaka, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur also popular, while tourism insiders highlight Hong Kong’s ease of access as an advantage. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280581/hong-kong-among-top-destinations-mainland-chinese-tourists-during-golden-week-break?utm_source=rss_feed
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