Category: Localities
40% of Hong Kong tertiary students have gambled in past 3 months, survey finds
Hong Kong Free Press More than 40 per cent of Hong Kong students have gambled in the past three months, a survey conducted by an NGO has found. Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong (ELCSS-HK) held a press conference on August 19 and released their survey results about tertiary students’ gambling behaviour. Photo:…
Read MoreBeijing hits back after US, South Korea, Japan issue joint statement criticising China’s ‘aggressive behaviour’
Hong Kong Free Press China said Monday it had lodged complaints over a statement released at a first-of-its-kind summit of the leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan in which they criticised Beijing’s “aggressive behaviour”. The United States’ Joe Biden hosted the summit — described as launching a “new chapter” of close, three-way…
Read MoreNew transport set-up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal helps passengers reach city centre faster, operator says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Throughput rate rose by 94 per cent for guests arriving on Spectrum of the Seas, managing director Jeff Bent says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3231784/new-transport-set-hong-kongs-kai-tak-cruise-terminal-helps-passengers-reach-city-centre-faster?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIs Hong Kong’s Lantau Tomorrow Vision too optimistic? Survey respondents fear financial burden, consultation reveals
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some 60 per cent of people polled during a three-month public consultation still support mega project. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231778/hong-kongs-lantau-tomorrow-vision-too-optimistic-survey-respondents-fear-financial-burden?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Food Expo 2023: last day of annual fair attracts thousands, vendors report soaring sales
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Eager bargain hunters formed queues before event’s 10am starting time. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3231767/hong-kong-food-expo-2023-last-day-annual-fair-attracts-thousands-vendors-report-soaring-sales?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs more young doctors leave public hospitals to join private sector, Hong Kong health chief raises concern
Hong Kong Free Press More young Hong Kong doctors in their 30s have been leaving the city’s public hospitals to join private health care practices, the Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau has said, exacerbating an existing shortage of medics in the public sector. Speaking on an RTHK radio show on Sunday, Lo said the trend was…
Read MoreHong Kong Airlines’ third round of free tickets causes frustration again as users complain of 2-hour wait
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Third round of return trips cover flights to mainland Chinese destinations, Japan and Taiwan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3231754/hong-kong-airlines-third-round-free-tickets-causes-frustration-again-users-complain-2-hour-wait?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina government employee accused of spying for US in latest alleged espionage case
Hong Kong Free Press China on Monday accused a government employee of spying for the United States, the second incident of espionage it has announced in a month. Beijing implemented a revised anti-espionage law last month that gives authorities more power than ever to punish what they deem to be threats to national security. China’s…
Read MoreHong Kong stocks slump to fresh 9-month low as regulators’ measures to prop up growth fail to inspire investors
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Hang Seng Index dropped again as disappointment that the latest measures unveiled by financial regulators to shore up the economy and the equity markets fell short of expectations. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3231742/hong-kong-stocks-slump-9-month-low-regulators-measures-prop-growth-fail-inspire-investors?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong driver dies after getting hit by crane truck while out of car near Tai Lam Tunnel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two vehicles had earlier collided and steered into lay-by, with both drivers assessing their cars when oncoming truck hits victim. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3231733/hong-kong-driver-dies-after-getting-hit-crane-truck-while-out-car-near-tai-lam-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed
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