Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s John Lee vows hard line on providers of fake credentials for university candidates
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. John Lee issues warning as ‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign is under way to promote the city as a global tertiary education hub. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3283347/hong-kongs-john-lee-vows-hard-line-providers-fake-credentials-university-candidates?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHomes of ex-Hong Kong police chief, neighbour burgled within 24 hours, HK$400,000 taken
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police reinforce security after the two break-ins at Hong Lok Yuen estate were discovered on Sunday and Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3283343/homes-ex-hong-kong-police-chief-neighbour-burgled-within-24-hours-hk400000-taken?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLandlords of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats must renew registration every 5 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Housing chief Winnie Ho lays out procedures for homes to be turned into ‘regulated new product’, including a one- to two-year grace period for fixes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283341/landlords-hong-kongs-subdivided-flats-must-renew-registration-every-5-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong labour chief says poverty line ‘inadequate’ at reflecting inequality as NGOs urge return of threshold
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s labour minister has said using a poverty line to measure inequality was “inadequate,” after pausing the publication of statistics after 2020 despite opposition from NGOs. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Sun instead touted the importance of “targeted” poverty alleviation that focuses on demographics…
Read MoreBan on single-use plastics not intended to punish Hong Kong businesses, John Lee says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ban rather focuses on encouraging a behaviour change in society, chief executive says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3283334/ban-single-use-plastics-not-intended-punish-hong-kong-businesses-john-lee-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong may issue T1 warning between Thursday and Friday as cyclone Trami edges closer
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Forecaster says Trami will enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Thursday to early Friday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3283333/hong-kong-may-issue-t1-warning-between-thursday-and-friday-cyclone-trami-edges-closer?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 Hong Kong taxi drivers slapped with 10 demerit points for overcharging, refusing hires
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader says penalties create deterrent effect against misconduct as authorities continue to combat shady practices in industry. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3283330/4-hong-kong-taxi-drivers-slapped-10-demerit-points-overcharging-refusing-hires?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWine lovers at Hong Kong food and drink festival to enjoy wider selection from mainland China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 29 renowned wineries will be represented in Chinese exhibition area at Wine and Dine Festival. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3283288/wine-lovers-hong-kong-food-and-drink-festival-enjoy-wider-selection-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong property market sees price increases as confidence returns, sales surge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinachem Group, the developer of Echo House, has raised the price of the second batch of 50 flats by about 4 per cent amid a surge in interest. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3283276/hong-kong-property-market-sees-price-increases-confidence-returns-sales-surge?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs Hong Kong strategises for success, it should celebrate its uniqueness
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Being part of ‘one country’ bestows market access and strategic heft but it is the distinctions between the ‘two systems’ that make us competitive. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3282994/hong-kong-strategises-success-it-should-celebrate-its-uniqueness?utm_source=rss_feed
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