Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong pushes on with efforts to woo top European firms despite challenges
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. OASES aims to attract more overseas firms as mainland companies make up most of the first 66 to arrive in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298911/hong-kong-pushes-efforts-woo-top-european-firms-despite-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Difficult year’ ahead for Hong Kong developers as dwindling rate-cut hopes cloud outlook
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Developers will rely on low prices to draw buyers as rising US inflation and Trump tariff threats make rate cuts unlikely, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3298884/difficult-year-ahead-hong-kong-developers-dwindling-rate-cut-hopes-cloud-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities mulling longer grace period for substandard-flat repairs, housing chief says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong housing authorities are mulling a longer grace period for operators of subdivided flats to make repairs and for tenants to relocate, Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho has said. A subdivided unit in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 10, 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. “We have received views saying that the…
Read MoreHSBC, Standard Chartered may post bumper 2024 profits this week, helped by wealth demand
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both lenders may announce a new round of share buy-backs, with HSBC at US$2 billion and Standard Chartered at US$1 billion, matching last year, analysts said. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3298870/hsbc-standard-chartered-may-post-bumper-2024-profits-week-helped-wealth-demand?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More16 youngsters caught with ‘space oil’ on grounds of Hong Kong schools last year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Narcotics commissioner vows to strengthen education efforts targeting students under city’s crackdown on emerging narcotic. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298898/16-youngsters-caught-space-oil-grounds-hong-kong-schools-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong temperatures set to drop to 14 degrees Celsius after warm Sunday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Temperature at Observatory’s headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui was about 25 degrees on Sunday afternoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298914/hong-kong-temperatures-set-drop-14-degrees-celsius-after-warm-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreKai Tak Sports Park ‘ready to open’, Hong Kong officials say after last big test
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Final large-scale stress test includes one-hour performance by athletes and dancers at main stadium, with ‘Leave Easy’ webpage launched for crowd. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298905/kai-tak-sports-park-ready-open-hong-kong-officials-say-after-last-big-test?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBuyers quick off mark as Hong Kong car plates ‘S’ and ‘88’ go for millions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘S’ plate, a rare single-letter registration mark, fetches HK$14.2 million while “88” makes HK$11.4 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298899/buyers-quick-mark-hong-kong-car-plates-s-and-88-go-millions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 from Jamaica arrested in Hong Kong with 1kg of cocaine in their bodies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Customs officials at the airport intercept three men and a woman, aged between 21 and 51, on suspicion of drug trafficking. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298891/4-jamaica-arrested-hong-kong-1kg-cocaine-their-bodies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to install door sensors for elderly in pilot scheme targeting safety
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Housing minister announces initiative after elderly man found dead last week with his mentally disabled son unharmed next to him. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298887/hong-kong-install-door-sensors-elderly-pilot-scheme-targeting-safety?utm_source=rss_feed
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