Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong social worker who launched legal challenge against tech hub plan arrested for alleged fraud – reports
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong social worker who sought to challenge authorities’ approval of a planned technology hub has been arrested over alleged false statements to authorities for elderly allowance and public housing, according to local media reports. Social worker Eddie Tse in front of Hong Kong’s High Court on November 11, 2024.…
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers push for deeper cuts to Tai Lam Tunnel tolls
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transport authorities last month proposed time-varying fees for the route linking Yuen Long with western Tsuen Wan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293334/hong-kong-lawmakers-push-deeper-cuts-tai-lam-tunnel-tolls?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t reports suspected theft of documents containing personal data of 100 people
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has reported a case of suspected theft involving document files that contained personal data of around 100 people who had filed complaints to the department. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. File photo: GovHK Facebook. A spokesperson for the FEHD said on Thursday that…
Read MoreHong Kong to experience warmer, drier weather in coming 3 months: Observatory
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s forecaster also notes that last month was slightly warmer than normal and almost without rain. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293326/hong-kong-experience-warmer-drier-weather-coming-3-months-observatory?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong property deals drop in December as slump thins agent ranks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transactions rose 17 per cent in 2024 despite a December decline of 28.3 per cent, according to government data. https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3293310/hong-kong-property-deals-droop-december-slump-thins-agent-ranks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina says ‘determined’ to continue opening economy to world in 2025 as consumption remains weak
Hong Kong Free Press China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. People walk at a shopping mall complex in Beijing on December 28, 2024. Photo: Jade…
Read MoreChina hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
Hong Kong Free Press China sanctioned 10 US defence firms on Thursday over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week. Taiwan’s military aircraft perform a flyover at the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 20, 2024. Photo: Taipei…
Read MoreCan Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleet be launched as soon as March?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s transport minister thinks so, but industry representative remains sceptical, citing financial, technical and manpower challenges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3293266/can-hong-kongs-premium-taxi-fleet-be-launched-soon-march?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s MTR Corp exploring new business model to meet HK$165 billion commitment – reports
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation (MTRC) has been exploring ways to cut costs and diversify income streams as it seeks to fulfil an investment commitment amounting to HK$165 billion over the next decade, local media have reported. The MTR Corporation logo. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Citing an MTRC source, multiple outlets reported…
Read MoreHong Kong police on the hunt after man slashed on back dies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victim was slashed on his back allegedly by sharp objects, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3293251/hong-kong-police-hunt-after-man-slashed-back-dies?utm_source=rss_feed
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