Category: Hong Kong
9 monkeys believed to have died in Hong Kong zoo from melioidosis bacterial infection
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sources say tests reveal suspected diagnosis of infection that can affect both animals and humans, following unexplained deaths. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282926/9-monkeys-believed-have-died-hong-kong-zoo-melioidosis-bacterial-infection?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreShrinkflation? Cheapflation and greedflation hit the poor harder
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Worryingly, prices are rising faster for cheap products than premium items as AI boosts retailers’ dynamic pricing abilities. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3282801/shrinkflation-cheapflation-and-greedflation-hit-poor-harder?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man sentenced to life in jail for ‘exorcism’ murder of mentally disabled woman
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dunsany Cheung, 54, was also convicted of sexually assaulting his victim, 21, while the girl’s mother was given 10 years for aiding and abetting him. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282898/hong-kong-man-sentenced-life-jail-exorcism-murder-mentally-disabled-woman?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$170 million of smuggled Philippines-bound smart devices
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The contraband products comprise mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches from Chinese brands Honor and Tecno. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282895/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk170-million-smuggled-philippines-bound-smart-devices?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreClockenflap 2024: Final line-up revealed ahead of 3-day music and arts festival
Hong Kong Free Press The final line-up for Hong Kong’s premier music and arts festival, Clockenflap, has been revealed, with Central Cee, BANKS, Serrini, The Black Skirts, and Wisp set to play Central Harbourfront next month. Central Cee. Photo: Central Cee. “British hip-hop sensation Central Cee will headline the festival on Saturday night,” festival organisers said…
Read MoreHong Kong banks pledge US$47 billion in SME loans after John Lee hears cries for help
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. SMEs will be able to access necessary financing to cope with the city’s evolving business environment, deputy HKMA CEO Arthur Yuen says. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3282889/hong-kong-banks-pledge-us47-billion-sme-loans-after-john-lee-hears-cries-help?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina posts slowest growth in over a year as property woes continue
Hong Kong Free Press China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday as authorities come under pressure to follow up a recent slew of stimulus with more action to reignite the world’s number two economy. China’s national flag in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Authorities have since last month unveiled…
Read MoreHong Kong’s easing of mortgage restrictions aims to return market to ‘normality’: Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief also says relaxation of cash-for-residency scheme will not ‘disturb’ market after change to include luxury home purchases. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282878/hong-kongs-easing-mortgage-restrictions-aims-return-market-normality-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong taxi drivers not obliged to learn Arabic, commerce chief says after policy address
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister Algernon Yau says authorities only suggested taxi drivers provide service information in Arabic in hopes of attracting tourists from the Middle East. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282863/hong-kong-taxi-drivers-not-obliged-learn-arabic-commerce-chief-says-after-policy-address?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK Policy Address 2024: Liquor tax cut promotes trade, not drinking, commerce chief says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s liquor tax cut will promote the trade of high-end spirits rather than drinking, the city’s commerce chief has said, as he played down the policy’s impact on residents’ health. Spirits. File photo: mibryant/Pixabay. Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday announced a tax cut on spirits with over 30 per…
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