Category: Localities
Unsung heroes are showcasing Hong Kong’s compassion and culture on world stage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From charities supporting those in need around the world to individuals and organisations making their mark on the global cultural map, Hong Kong has many unofficial goodwill ambassadors. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3232111/unsung-heroes-are-showcasing-hong-kongs-compassion-and-culture-world-stage?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Ex-Hospital Authority union chief tells court she would have vetoed gov’t bills ‘by default’
Hong Kong Free Press The former chairperson of a pro-democracy medics’ union has said that she would have voted down government bills “by default” if she had been elected to the legislature, in Hong Kong’s national security trial. Winnie Yu, the ex-chairperson of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance. Photo: Winnie Yu, via Facebook. Wearing the…
Read MoreBRICS hails ‘historic’ entry of new members amid bloc rivalry, as US plays down expansion
Hong Kong Free Press BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the “historic” admission of six new countries, as the bloc seeks to reshape the Western-led global order and expand its influence in an era of strategic competition. The 15th BRICS summit in South Africa in August 2023. Photo: BRICS. BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and…
Read MoreHong Kong woman, 93, arrested on suspicion of using walking frame to bump into care home resident, 94, 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. The two women were both tenants of nursing home and had previously argued over walking frame. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3232219/hong-kong-woman-93-arrested-suspicion-using-walking-frame-bump-care-home-resident-94-who-later-died?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong superstar Andy Lau to be honoured with special award at Toronto film festival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lau will be given special tribute award on September 15 at world premiere of his latest film The Movie Emperor. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3232216/hong-kong-superstar-andy-lau-be-honoured-special-award-toronto-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong technician gets 6 months’ jail over online calls for copycat attacks on police after July 1, 2021, stabbing of constable
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai Chit, a former assistant technical officer at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, jailed over two provocative comments he made on the LIHKG forum. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3232209/hong-kong-technician-gets-6-months-jail-over-online-calls-copycat-attacks-police-after-july-1-2021?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDubai’s luxury home prices sizzle while Hong Kong’s fizzle amid supply glut, high interest rates: Knight Frank
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokyo occupies second place and Manila is third in a quarterly ranking compiled by the property consultancy, while Hong Kong falls one spot to 35th on the list. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3232182/dubais-luxury-home-prices-sizzle-while-hong-kongs-fizzle-amid-supply-glut-high-interest-rates-knight?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Eastern Harbour Tunnel will begin using new HKeToll automatic payment system from Sunday, with drivers advised to plan ahead
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transport Department urges drivers to consider alternative routes on early Sunday morning, with tunnel to be closed between 4am and 5am. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3232198/hong-kongs-eastern-harbour-tunnel-will-begin-using-new-hketoll-automatic-payment-system-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSome businesses to sponsor tables at Hong Kong’s Democratic Party first fundraising banquet after 4-year hiatus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s largest opposition party forced to call off annual event on two occasions over venue issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3232192/some-businesses-sponsor-tables-hong-kongs-democratic-party-first-fundraising-banquet-after-four-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreApplications for Hong Kong path to UK citizenship show no signs of slowing, British figures show
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A total of 9,800 applications made for British National (Overseas) visa scheme in second quarter of year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3232190/applications-hong-kong-path-uk-citizenship-show-no-signs-slowing-british-figures-show?utm_source=rss_feed
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