Category: Localities
China lodges ‘solemn representations’ with Afghanistan after mine worker killed in attack
Hong Kong Free Press China said Thursday it had lodged “solemn representations” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government over the killing of a Chinese mine worker in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. Chinese flag. File photo: Will Clayton, via Flickr. “The Chinese side urgently lodged solemn representations with the Afghan side, demanding that (they)…
Read More2 Hongkongers arrested in Bangkok over fatal knife attack in Yuen Long
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pair wanted over assault on two men near Hi Yip Factory Building. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295984/2-hongkongers-arrested-bangkok-over-fatal-knife-attack-yuen-long?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s MTR Corp must ‘compress’ construction costs: transport chief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mable Chan lays out three priorities for railway operator, including raising non-fare revenue and diversifying financing sources. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3295983/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-must-compress-construction-costs-transport-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s new ride-hailing regime to be open to all players
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But transport minister Mable Chan says ride-hailing providers will need to meet criteria focused on safety and quality. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295962/hong-kongs-new-ride-hailing-regime-be-open-all-players?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOxfam Hong Kong data leak: watchdog rules charity violated privacy law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Privacy commissioner says charity failed to take ‘all practicable steps’ to ensure personal data protection. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295957/oxfam-hong-kong-data-leak-watchdog-rules-charity-violated-privacy-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Hospital Authority chief Tony Ko to quit at end of July
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ko, who led government body through Covid-19 pandemic, to step down after recent manpower crunch and medical blunders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3295948/hong-kong-hospital-authority-chief-tony-ko-quit-end-july?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2 staff of polling institute questioned by Hong Kong national security police – reports
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong national security police have taken two employees of a polling organisation in for questioning to assist with an investigation, local media have reported. The office of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute in Wong Chuk Hang. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The two staff members of the Hong Kong…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay says sorry for ticketing, check-in services disruption
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ticketing, online check-in, mobile app and self check-in kiosks have started to resume in stages since about 2pm. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3295933/hong-kongs-cathay-issues-apology-outage-ticketing-check-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong transport minister demands report from Greater Bay Airlines after over 100 flights cancelled
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s transport chief has demanded Greater Bay Airlines submit a report to the government after the cancellation of 128 flights in February and March, affecting around 5,500 passengers. Mable Chan, the secretary for transport and logistics, said on Wednesday afternoon that the air carrier should investigate the cause of the…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to give out 1 month’s pay for staff bonuses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says bonus pay is due to company’s robust performance last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3295921/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-give-out-4-weeks-pay-staff-bonuses?utm_source=rss_feed
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