Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong floats land premium offer to boost interest in 2 large sites
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incentive aims to promote modern industrial development at two sites in Northern Metropolis. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3292936/hong-kong-floats-land-premium-offer-boost-interest-2-large-sites?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFraser Stoddart, Nobel laureate and professor at University of Hong Kong, dies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Stoddart, who was 82, won Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2016 and joined department of chemistry last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3292928/fraser-stoddart-nobel-laureate-and-professor-university-hong-kong-dies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong launches anti-rodent charter to improve environmental hygiene
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department wants to boost awareness and increase inspections following rise of pests’ infestation rate in the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292918/hong-kong-launches-anti-rodent-charter-improve-environmental-hygiene?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s first breast milk bank to open next week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Facility aims to collect 1,000 litres per year to help up to 600 premature and critically-ill newborns. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3292885/hong-kongs-first-breast-milk-bank-open-next-week?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong logs more than 24,000 arrivals on New Year’s Eve
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But several mainland visitors tell the Post they will return home after the countdown due to pricey hotels, extended border opening hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292869/hong-kong-logs-more-24000-arrivals-new-years-eve?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHere are 9 major Hong Kong laws that took effect in 2024
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From enacting the city’s own security law to lifting all property cooling measures and restricting media access to vehicle registry, the Post recaps nine significant changes this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292864/here-are-9-major-hong-kong-laws-took-effect-2024?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cruise arrivals may reach pre-Covid levels in 2026, operator says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s cruise arrivals are expected to reach pre-Covid levels in 2026, the head of the city’s cruise terminal operator has said, as the government highlighted cruise tourism in a five-year sector development blueprint. Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. File photo: GovHK. Jeff Bent, the managing director of Worldwide Cruise Terminals, which…
Read MoreKai Tak terminal tender gives new operator time to prepare: Hong Kong minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourism secretary Rosanna Law says opening tenders in 2027 will be too late for a contract that expires in 2028. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3292861/kai-tak-terminal-tender-give-new-operator-time-prepare-hong-kong-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTencent-backed online healthcare platform WeDoctor revives plan for Hong Kong IPO
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Earlier this month, sources said the company expected to raise US$400 million to US$500 million. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3292854/tencent-backed-online-healthcare-platform-wedoctor-revives-plan-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong appoints Chan Tsz-tat as new customs chief as Louise Ho retires from dep’t
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has appointed a new customs chief to replace former department head Louise Ho, who went on pre-retirement leave on Tuesday. Chan Tsz-tat (left) takes over as commissioner of customs and excise from Louise Ho on December 31, 2024. Photos: GovHK. The government named Chan Tsz-tat as commissioner of customs…
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