Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 typhoon warning late Thursday or early Friday as Tropical Cyclone Trami nears
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Observatory has said that it would issue the T1 storm warning when Tropical Cyclone Trami enters within 800 metres of the city late on Thursday night or early on Friday morning. The predicted path of Tropical Cyclone Trami, on October 23, 2024. Photo: Hong Kong Observatory. “Trami is…
Read More3 Hongkongers injured after BMW crashes into truck and taxi, mounts pavement on busy street
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say crash took place on Tai Yau Street near junction with Sam Chuk Street in San Po Kong at around 8.51am. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3283481/3-hongkongers-injured-after-bmw-crashes-truck-and-taxi-mounts-pavement-busy-street?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTender for Hong Kong youth hostel project in Kai Tak to begin by end of year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities also approve fifth hostel project under subsidy scheme to convert Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon into accommodation for young people. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283476/tender-hong-kong-youth-hostel-project-kai-tak-begin-end-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRestrictions on Hong Kong civil servants’ access to WhatsApp, WeChat on work computers to take effect this month
Hong Kong Free Press New restrictions barring the use of cloud storage and instant messaging services including WhatsApp Web, WeChat, and Google Drive on Hong Kong civil servants’ work computers will take effect by the end of October. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong meets the press on October 27, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read MoreHong Kong debuts as host for the vibrant Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Under the theme “”Integration in Diversity – Power and Possibilities,” the festival presents over 260 performances, exhibitions and exchange activities held across the GBA. It’s a mega celebration of the region’s artistic heritage, enriched…
Read More12th monkey kept at Hong Kong zoo dies, as gov’t confirms deaths of 11 others a result of melioidosis infection
Hong Kong Free Press A 12th monkey kept at a zoological garden in central Hong Kong has died, with a necropsy underway to determine whether it succumbed to the same bacterial infection that killed 11 monkeys from the same zoo. De Brazza’s monkeys. Photo: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The Leisure and Cultural Services…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Michael Suen, who unveiled policy to stop post-handover housing crisis, dies at 80
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The former top government official died in his sleep after suffering various diseases for years, sources say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3283461/hong-kongs-michael-suen-who-unveiled-policy-stop-post-handover-housing-crisis-dies-80?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHere’s how you can keep your spirits high at Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post explores some of the key activities and offers that will be on at the five-day festival. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3283453/heres-how-you-can-keep-your-spirits-high-hong-kong-wine-and-dine-festival?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina Resources Beverage shares rise in Hong Kong trading debut as IPO gathers momentum
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trading under the code 2460, CR Beverage jumped 13.8 per cent to change hands at HK$16.50, from its IPO price of HK$14.50. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3283450/china-resources-beverage-shares-rise-hong-kong-trading-debut-ipo-momentum-returns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong is attracting talent. Now it must help them settle down
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the city strives to lure talented people from around the world, it needs to work just as hard on retention. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283199/hong-kong-attracting-talent-now-it-must-help-them-settle-down?utm_source=rss_feed
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