Category: Localities
Hong Kong minister voices concern over Greater Bay Airlines flight cancellations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transport bureau says Mable Chan has reached out to airline executives, while carrier has assured it will help affected customers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295686/hong-kong-minister-voices-concern-over-greater-bay-airlines-flight-cancellations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sends team to rescue another victim of Southeast Asia scam farm
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victim, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295682/hong-kong-sends-team-rescue-another-victim-southeast-asia-scam-farm?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUse step platforms, NGO says after Hong Kong worker dies following fall from wooden ladder
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong labour group has called workers to use step platforms after a worker died following a fall from a wooden ladder. A wooden ladder is placed on the pavement on the Jardine’s Lookout. File photo: Foang ZHCHU Minsam/ Wiki Commons. The 58-year-old male worker fell from a wooden ladder…
Read MoreChina ‘willing’ to expand cooperation with US under second Trump term, foreign ministry says
Hong Kong Free Press China said Tuesday it hoped to cooperate with the United States to resolve trade issues, as President Donald Trump began his second term after threatening to impose biting tariffs on the Asian giant. A newspaper featuring an image of Donald Trump arriving at the White House ahead of his inauguration as…
Read MoreHong Kong antitrust watchdog launches website to help SMEs with competition law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. SMEs can use website’s tools to assess whether they are at risk of violating ordinance, insider says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295650/hong-kongs-antitrust-watchdog-launches-website-guide-smes-competition-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong leader says new Trump presidency ‘good start’ for US-China relations, warns against ‘interference’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said Donald Trump’s new administration marks a “good start” for US-China relations, but warns against attempts at political “interference.” Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Speaking to reporters on…
Read MoreLeaders from China, EU, Ukraine take stage in Davos as second Trump presidency casts shadow over gathering
Hong Kong Free Press By Raziye Akkoc With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style, Chinese, European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defend global cooperation on Tuesday at the annual gathering of the world’s elites in Davos. Flags hang outside a venue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in…
Read More8 arrested in Hong Kong for providing illegal tours, cross-border shopping services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland Chinese residents arrested for acting as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the border. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295614/8-arrested-hong-kong-providing-illegal-tours-cross-border-shopping-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Hong Kong land, property registry should include existing owners: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislator Edward Lau proposes allowing land and property owners to voluntarily transfer their title deeds to the new system. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295610/new-hong-kong-land-property-registry-should-include-existing-owners-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More1 more victim rescued from scam farm but 10 still detained in Myanmar, Hong Kong leader says
Hong Kong Free Press Another Hongkonger has been rescued from a scam farm, leaving a total of 10 Hong Kong residents still detained in Myanmar, the city’s leader John Lee confirmed. Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. “We’ve seen one more victim…
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