Category: Localities
Hong Kong developer New World claims ‘business as usual’ amid default rumours
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residential sales in Hong Kong continue to improve, and mainland China sales are on track, embattled company says. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3296031/hong-kong-developer-new-world-claims-business-usual-amid-default-rumours?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong construction firms’ confidence in short-term survival takes beating
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rising construction costs, ageing workforce and tighter regulations most significant challenges affecting operations, survey finds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3296035/hong-kong-construction-firms-confidence-short-term-survival-takes-beating?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tourist killed by train in Japan while taking photos on tracks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woman, 61, was reportedly standing on line to take photos of the sea in Otaru city, Hokkaido. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296034/hong-kong-tourist-killed-train-japan-while-taking-photos-tracks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Corporate law expert Jose-Antonio Maurellet, elected uncontested at annual general meeting, wants more overseas judges to join city’s top court. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296032/new-hong-kong-bar-association-chair-vows-cultivate-more-talent-country?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 13 who sold non-existent tickets to Andy Lau concerts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Highest individual loss was HK$640,000 for purchase of 544 tickets to Lau’s shows. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296026/hong-kong-police-arrest-13-who-sold-non-existent-tickets-andy-lau-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai admits underestimating US lobbying efforts to penalise Hong Kong officials
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former media boss initially told court he felt the US human rights bill targeting Hong Kong was ‘more academic than substance’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296016/jimmy-lai-admits-underestimating-us-lobbying-efforts-penalise-hong-kong-officials?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDevelopers worried over risks in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities urged to bring forward infrastructure work to ensure sites’ development potential is met, reducing uncertainties for investors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296009/developers-worried-over-risks-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis-project?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePolice arrest 21 linked to syndicate over luring domestic workers to open bank accounts, launder over HK$70 million
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police have arrested 21 people allegedly linked to a syndicate led by gang members who recruited domestic workers to launder more than HK$70 million via virtual bank accounts. Hong Kong police arrest 21 people on January 21 and January 22, 2024, in a crackdown on a criminal group that…
Read More‘We fought for it for decades’: Hundreds wed as Thailand’s same-sex marriage law takes effect
Hong Kong Free Press By Watsamon Tri-yasakda Scores of same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom’s equal marriage law went into effect, with two high-profile gay actors among the first to do so. Thai actors Apiwat “Porsch” Apiwatsayree (left) and Sappanyoo “Arm” Panatkool gesture after registering their same-sex marriage at…
Read MoreTech to help Hong Kong ‘save every penny’ on building Northern Metropolis Highway
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Proposed 23km highway is expected to connect Tin Shui Wai, San Tin, Kwu Tung and New Territories North New Town. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295999/tech-help-hong-kong-save-every-penny-building-northern-metropolis-highway?utm_source=rss_feed
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