Category: Localities
Hong Kong authorities prepare to bury whale’s carcass at decomposition site as lack of materials, workforce cause delay
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cranes and some 60 sandbags were delivered on Monday, and digging will start on Tuesday, regardless of the weather, the Post has learned. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230255/hong-kong-authorities-prepare-bury-whales-carcass-decomposition-site-lack-materials-workforce-cause?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFukushima row: Japan ‘dumping trash on neighbours’ doorsteps’ with discharge plan, Hong Kong minister says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Environment minister Chin-wan issues warning as Japanese media report dumping of waste water could start ‘between late August and early September’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230250/fukushima-row-japan-dumping-trash-neighbours-doorsteps-discharge-plan-hong-kong-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: Gov’t launches bid to appeal court’s rejection of ban on pro-democracy protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has launched a bid to appeal against the court’s rejection of its bid to ban pro-democracy protest song Glory to Hong Kong, the government has said. This photo dated June 7, 2023 shows the artist page of the team behind 2019 protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” and its…
Read MoreHongkongers should expect ‘gradual softening of energy prices’ as CLP Holdings returns to profit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. International energy prices have been softening since the beginning of the year, says the power provider’s CEO as the company returns to profitability in the first half of the year. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3230249/hongkongers-should-expect-gradual-softening-energy-prices-clp-power-returns-profit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLicorice compound found to be effective in suppressing ‘silent killer’ pancreatic cancer, Hong Kong study finds, paving way for improved treatment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Study reveals isoliquiritigenin lowers survival rate of cancer cells, according to Baptist University. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230243/licorice-compound-found-be-effective-suppressing-silent-killer-pancreatic-cancer-hong-kong-study?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCredit Suisse to cut 80 per cent of Hong Kong investment bank jobs from this week -source
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Around 80% of Hong Kong-based investment banking staff at Credit Suisse will be made redundant starting this week and only about 20 bankers will be spared the cuts as part of the bank’s integration…
Read MoreWhale carcass lifted from Hong Kong waters buried for future research purposes
Hong Kong Free Press Experts have completed a necropsy on the whale carcass found in Sai Kung waters, parts of which were buried near High Island Reservoir West Dam on Monday. A whale carcass found in Hong Kong waters on July 31, 2023 was lifted out of the sea at around 6.30 pm, an HKFP…
Read MoreEvacuation ordered for more than 460 Hong Kong scout delegates to world jamboree in South Korea as Typhoon Khanun nears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean authorities and world organisation earlier insisted event would proceed despite harsh weather and conditions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230224/evacuation-ordered-more-460-hong-kong-scout-delegates-world-jamboree-south-korea-typhoon-khanun?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippines summons China ambassador over water cannoning of boats
Hong Kong Free Press Manila summoned Beijing’s envoy Monday after the China Coast Guard blocked and water cannoned Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos said. Footage of a Chinese Coast Guard ship using a water cannon against a Filipino resupply vessel is shown during a press conference at the Department…
Read MoreThai tourist fighting for life in Hong Kong hospital after being hit by 2 taxis, driver claims woman dashed into road
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Driver of one of the vehicles says he could not brake in time on the third lane of a major road when the woman dashed across. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3230220/thai-tourist-fighting-life-hong-kong-hospital-after-being-hit-2-taxis-driver-claims-woman-dashed?utm_source=rss_feed
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