Category: Localities
Childless Hong Kong couples double in 5 years as average births drop below 1 per family for first time
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ageing population situation to become more acute as fertility rate drops and life expectancy increases. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231195/childless-hong-kong-couples-double-5-years-average-births-drop-below-1-family-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDon’t fall for hard-sell tactics on pain relief packages, Hong Kong Consumer Council warns residents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council has dealt with 101 cases involving high-pressure sales tactics for pain relief treatments over the past three years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3231187/dont-fall-hard-sell-tactics-pain-relief-packages-hong-kong-consumer-council-warns-residents?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUK launches express service for BNO visas, with Hongkongers able to pay for 5-day processing
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers who plan to move to Britain can pay to have their British National (Overseas) visas processed within five working days through a new expedited service, the UK announced on Monday. A British National (Overseas) passport. File photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP. The new priority service, which costs £500 (HK$4,971) and came into…
Read MoreChinese University of Hong Kong rejects ‘unfounded’ claims of free campus accommodation for tourists
Hong Kong Free Press The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has refuted “unfounded” online claims that tourists could stay at some of its facilities overnight for free, saying it may call the police for assistance if visitors remained on campus beyond opening hours. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. In a…
Read MoreNorthern China landslide death toll rises to 24 amid record-breaking downpours
Hong Kong Free Press The death toll from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in northern China has risen to at least 24, state media said on Tuesday, with three more still missing. Floods in northern China. Photos: CCTV, via screenshot. China has faced deadly floods and historic rainfall in recent weeks, with dozens killed…
Read MoreTraveller, 75, arriving at Hong Kong airport arrested for allegedly hiding HK$1.7 million worth of cocaine in his body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Peruvian man, 75, flew into city from Sao Paulo in Brazil via Ethiopia before being intercepted at customs clearance at airport. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231157/traveller-75-arriving-hong-kong-airport-arrested-allegedly-hiding-hk17-million-worth-cocaine-his?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong population rises to 7.5 million, boosted by border reopening and new talent schemes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Population rose to 7,498,100 in mid-2023 from 7,346,100 in the same period last year, Census and Statistics Department figures show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231153/hong-kong-population-rises-75-million-boosted-border-reopening-and-new-talent-schemes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina stops releasing youth unemployment data as economic figures disappoint
Hong Kong Free Press China stopped publishing data on its rising youth unemployment rate on Tuesday, as it released a raft of disappointing figures that stoked concerns over the state of the world’s second largest economy. Shortly before the latest uninspiring indicators were published, the central bank cut a key interest rate in an effort…
Read MorePricey yoga pants not worth it? Hong Kong watchdog finds no link between cost and quality after testing Lululemon, Uniqlo and more
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some expensive brands show noticeable reduction in stretchiness and slow evaporation rate, consumer watchdog says after testing 20 brands. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3231124/pricey-yoga-pants-not-worth-it-hong-kong-watchdog-finds-no-link-between-cost-and-quality-after?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong approves applications of 2,900 aviation industry workers in bid to curb manpower shortage
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong transport authorities have approved almost 2,900 applications to import aviation industry workers under a scheme to ease a manpower crunch in the industry. Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The workers will cover 10 jobs under the scheme, including passenger services officers, which make up about a quarter…
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