Category: Localities
Hong Kong urged to offer HK$2 fares to ‘truly elderly’ not those aged 60
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government adviser Lam Ching-choi says controversial fare concession scheme should be adjusted. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297090/hong-kong-urged-offer-hk2-fares-truly-elderly-not-those-aged-60?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers can fly to Lhasa in 8 hours as Tibet Airlines unveils new service
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Route begins operation on February 19 and offers flights twice a week from Hong Kong, with layover in Sichuan province. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297085/hongkongers-can-fly-lhasa-8-hours-tibet-airlines-unveils-new-service?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkonger rescued from Myanmar scam farm, as authorities vow swift return home
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security Bureau confirms rescue of woman reportedly found on Myanmar side of border near Thailand’s Tak province. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3297084/hongkonger-rescued-myanmar-scam-farm-authorities-vow-swift-return-home?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong halts use of reservoir for water supply after submerged car found
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Submerged car found in Kowloon Reservoir believed to be linked to 2023 body case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297081/hong-kong-halts-use-reservoir-water-supply-after-submerged-car-found?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina shrugs off new Trump tariffs but bruising trade war looms
Hong Kong Free Press Donald Trump’s new tariffs will probably not have a major impact on China’s economy but may herald the opening salvo of another bruising trade war with Beijing, analysts said Sunday. Donald Trump. Photo: The White House, via Flickr CC2.0. The US President on Saturday announced sweeping measures against major trade partners,…
Read MoreHongkongers make 1.8 million trips out of city during Lunar New Year break
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Peak period for Hongkongers returning to city after holiday expected to be on Sunday afternoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297078/hongkongers-make-18-million-trips-out-city-during-lunar-new-year-break?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to hold first open-roof event drill on Tuesday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Test run will involve a crowd of 50,000 people and aims to determine noise levels caused by large-scale event. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297076/hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-hold-first-open-roof-event-drill-tuesday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Paul Chan warns Trump tariffs will prolong high interest rates
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US President Donald Trump earlier signed an executive order imposing 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297059/hong-kongs-paul-chan-warns-trump-tariffs-will-prolong-high-interest-rates?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMissing Hong Kong man dies after being found unconscious at Suicide Cliff
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Family reported 47-year-old man missing after he left his home in Lam Tin on Friday morning. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297056/missing-hong-kong-man-dies-after-being-found-unconscious-suicide-cliff?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTemperatures in Hong Kong to dip in coming days as cold front approaches
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observatory says cold front has formed over northern part of Guangdong province, and is expected to move across coastal areas on Monday morning. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297053/temperatures-hong-kong-dip-coming-days-cold-front-approaches?utm_source=rss_feed
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