Category: Localities
Coco Lee’s death highlights need to battle enduring stigma surrounding mental health issues
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The death of the pop star in Hong Kong, and that of an online influencer in Macau, have sparked discussion of a topic that is usually avoided.The goal should be an environment where these…
Read MoreHong Kong property ‘price war’ imminent as Li Ka-shing’s CK Asset slashes flats to lowest seen in city in seven years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Developer cuts prices at Coast Line II in Kowloon to US$1,921 per square foot – 16 per cent below other recent launches – in a bid to boost buyer sentiment in a slumping market.…
Read MoreHong Kong taxi drivers to get incentives to pick up passengers from Kai Tak cruise ship terminal and bus services to be boosted to cut waiting times
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taxi drivers to get sweeteners, such as discount vouchers for tunnel tolls, to encourage them to pick up passengers at cruise terminal. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230313/taxi-drivers-get-incentives-pick-passengers-kai-tak-cruise-ship-terminal-and-bus-services-be-boosted?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTeenager drowns at natural Hong Kong pool while exploring country park
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hiker, a Hong Kong ID card holder of Filipino ethnicity, split off from his three friends at around 3.25pm and went for dip at Four Pools in Sai Kung East Country Park. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230311/teenager-drowns-natural-hong-kong-pool-while-exploring-country-park?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ex-health secretary appeals for better integration of cross-border medical services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former health minister Ko Wing-man says hospitals on both sides of border should integrate, calls for relaxation of rules for city doctors working in mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230306/hong-kong-ex-health-secretary-appeals-better-integration-cross-border-medical-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong transport sector files 118 applications under scheme to import minibus, coach drivers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Applications part of wider government drive to bring in 20,000 workers to ease personnel shortages across construction, aviation and transport industries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3230305/hong-kong-transport-sector-files-118-applications-under-scheme-import-minibus-coach-drivers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThieves steal shopping trolley containing HK$530,000 from Hong Kong woman, 89, as she ties shoelace
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thieves strike at Hung Hom municipal services building, steal shopping trolley containing HK$530,000 from woman, 89. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230291/thieves-steal-shopping-trolley-containing-hk530000-hong-kong-woman-89-distracted?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong civil servants will need to declare arrests instead of only convictions under new proposal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho says civil servants accused of crime could be transferred to other positions or suspended. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230280/hong-kong-civil-servants-will-need-declare-arrests-instead-only-convictions-under-new-proposal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong scientists have lift-off for research project after expert wins bid for use of moon rocks and dust to study lunar volcanic activity
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKU’s Dr Qian Yuqi beats off stiff competition to win use of precious lunar rocks and dust from 2020 mainland Chinese moon shot for research. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230268/hong-kong-scientists-have-lift-research-project-after-expert-wins-bid-use-moon-rocks-and-dust-study?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJustice department files appeal against judge’s refusal to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spokesman says the move is in the interests of national security. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230270/justice-department-files-appeal-against-judges-refusal-ban-protest-song-glory-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
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