Category: Localities
5 Hongkongers charged over detention of woman found in flat who later died
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspects accused of holding woman in flat for almost a month; two others arrested on suspicion of helping alleged culprits. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296357/five-hongkongers-charged-over-detention-woman-found-flat-who-later-died?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘It’s a lot of fun here’: residents praise new boardwalk in Hong Kong’s North Point
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents brave cold weather enjoy new section of boardwalk, which features shared pathway for bicycles and pedestrians. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296353/its-lot-fun-here-residents-praise-new-boardwalk-hong-kongs-north-point?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong activist artist claims McDonald’s sacked him after call for mealtime pay
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Luke Ching says his contract as cleaner was terminated for violating company rules on posting to social media. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296349/hong-kong-activist-artist-claims-mcdonalds-sacked-him-after-call-mealtime-pay?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority to adjust pace of projects
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speed of redevelopments will be reviewed to improve authority’s financial position, while property companies will be given more information on projects ahead of tenders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3296340/hong-kongs-cash-strapped-urban-renewal-authority-adjust-pace-projects?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePartially charred body found in Hong Kong, prompting police probe
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Couple reportedly spot body beneath a tree at Inspiration Lake on Lantau Island, just 1km from Disneyland. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296339/partially-charred-body-found-hong-kong-prompting-police-probe?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK$2 fare scheme: 56% of Hongkongers support raising age level, survey finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than half of residents in favour of raising age threshold to original 65, up from current 60, according to Democratic Party poll. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3296335/hk2-fare-scheme-56-hongkongers-support-raising-age-level-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEuropean fintech firms eyeing Hong Kong as Asia base, Paul Chan says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance minister has wrapped up Davos trip, says leading fintech players showing interest in expanding to Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3296326/european-fintech-firms-eyeing-hong-kong-asia-base-paul-chan-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Deficit woes won’t affect first stage of Hong Kong’s hospital development push’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outgoing head of public hospital system says city’s deficit of nearly HK$100 billion will not affect first of two 10-year development plans. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3296321/deficit-woes-wont-affect-first-stage-hong-kongs-hospital-development-push?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to open 2 more community living rooms in June: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader also says tenants can move into the first batch of light housing flats by March. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296318/hong-kong-open-2-more-community-living-rooms-june-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDon’t delay seeking help for children with flu symptoms, Hong Kong parents urged
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Warning from leading medical expert follows spate of severe cases complicated by other viruses and bacterial infections. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3296316/dont-delay-seeking-help-children-flu-symptoms-hong-kong-parents-urged?utm_source=rss_feed
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