Hong Kong – Page 52 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong needs to do more to compete with Singapore, Dubai on gold trading, experts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong has to create a comprehensive gold trading ecosystem, attract international traders, central banks and hedge funds. https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3283929/hong-kong-needs-do-more-compete-singapore-dubai-gold-trading-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s own Saint-Tropez? Yacht tourism marinas may take 5 years to build, tycoon says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Allan Zeman says waterfront must be enhanced by building marinas ‘like they have in Europe’ to attract visitors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284010/hong-kongs-own-saint-tropez-yacht-tourism-marinas-may-take-5-years-build-tycoon-says?utm_source=rss_feed

‘I am very broken’: Hong Kong domestic workers speak up about mental health struggles amid financial, work pressures

Hong Kong Free Press On some nights, sleeping pills were the only way Marilyn was able to get rest. Thoughts about her worsening relationship with her employer, the death of her aunt back in the Philippines and harassment over a loan to cover her mother’s hospital fees kept her up till the early hours. Marilyn,…

To be a belt and road education hub, Hong Kong must teach in Mandarin

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. John Lee’s ‘Study in Hong Kong’ plan emphasises attracting students from belt and road countries. But it also implies controversial changes in universities. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283432/be-belt-and-road-education-hub-hong-kong-must-teach-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed

Some UK private schools to avoid passing all VAT rise onto pupils amid strong Hong Kong intake

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UK government expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will introduce 20 per cent VAT on private school fees from January 1 of next year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3284003/some-uk-private-schools-avoid-passing-all-vat-rise-pupils-amid-strong-hong-kong-intake?utm_source=rss_feed

Help wanted: the Hong Kong domestic workers fighting to stay in city despite 2-week rule

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If terminated early by the employer or employee, domestic workers only have two weeks to find a new job. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3283997/help-wanted-hong-kong-domestic-workers-fighting-stay-city-despite-2-week-rule?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in connection with 5 thefts targeting elderly women

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Syndicate members allegedly loitered in shopping centres and bus stations to target elderly women and snatch valuables from their bags. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284016/hong-kong-police-arrest-3-suspects-connection-5-thefts-targeting-elderly-women?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong minister says no need to publicise every violation at care homes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In wake of rape allegation at one facility, welfare secretary Chris Sun says decision to draw public attention to violations should depend on severity of case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284014/hong-kong-minister-says-no-need-publicise-every-violation-care-homes?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police called to crypto store after woman scammed out of HK$93,000 of Tether

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says man tricked victim into transferring crypto in person, leaving her at shop and telling her his associate would return with cash. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284013/hong-kong-police-called-crypto-store-after-woman-scammed-out-hk93000-tether?utm_source=rss_feed

Teaching Hong Kong’s rule of law and fostering patriotism are ‘inseparable’: justice minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Understanding the Basic Law and constitution provides historical context of city’s transition from British colony to Chinese rule, Paul Lam says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284008/teaching-hong-kongs-rule-law-and-fostering-patriotism-are-inseparable-justice-minister?utm_source=rss_feed