Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s economic growth to taper off in second quarter, fresh ideas needed to raise competitiveness amid new spending habits: Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary Paul Chan expects year-on-year GDP growth to continue in second quarter, but at lower rate than 2.7 per cent rise in first three months of the year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3229392/hong-kongs-economic-growth-taper-second-quarter-fresh-ideas-needed-raise-competitiveness-amid-new?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat do you do if faced with a wild boar? The Post asks Hong Kong experts after an attack on a boy and a woman
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Boar expert says it is very rare for boars to attack humans unless threatened or injured after animal attacks boy and woman. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3229341/what-do-you-do-if-faced-wild-boar-post-asks-hong-kong-experts-after-attack-boy-and-woman?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s exam stars are all scientists – should we be worried?
Hong Kong Free Press It’s the season when schools eagerly flaunt their latest star performers, in whichever exam system they go for. So we were introduced last week to four students who scored 5** in all seven subjects they took in the DSE. This is a wonderful achievement and certainly the result of an impressive…
Read MoreExplainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 37
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities stepped up their campaign against overseas activists in July, issuing warrants and offering unprecedented HK$1 million bounties for information leading to the arrest of eight democrats. Family members of several of the eight were taken away for questioning, and others accused of helping the activists were arrested. The…
Read MoreHongkongers eye Japan for ‘revenge travel’, with country among top destinations for city residents with wanderlust
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong visitors to Japan reached almost 90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in June, becoming fourth-biggest group of travellers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3229349/hongkongers-eye-japan-revenge-travel-country-among-top-destinations-city-residents-wanderlust?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Happy Dancing’ routine boosts fitness in fast-ageing China
Hong Kong Free Press Hundreds of dancers twirl in unison by a riverside in northeastern China, thrusting hips and shimmying shoulders in an unusual but beloved routine that has taken the country by storm. The photo taken on July 3, 2023 shows local residents taking part in an aerobics exercise called “Jiamusi Happy Dancing” at…
Read MoreUS announces US$345 million military aid package for Taiwan
Hong Kong Free Press The United States on Friday unveiled a US$345 million military aid package for Taiwan designed to quickly bolster the island’s ability to deter a Chinese invasion. The package — which an official said features intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment and small arms munitions — will be drawn from the US’ own…
Read MoreHong Kong must do much more so working mums can keep breastfeeding
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Even in the government-funded Cyberport, there is not a single nursing room. From maternity, paternity and childcare leave, to workplace support, Hong Kong must realise it takes all of society to raise a breastfed…
Read MoreAmCham hails court’s dismissal of government bid to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song, saying it shows judicial independence in place
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. American Chamber of Commerce says ruling shows ‘judicial independence is in place to underpin the global competitiveness of Hong Kong’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229377/amcham-hails-courts-dismissal-government-bid-ban-glory-hong-kong-protest-song-saying-it-shows?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrenchman who fell to his death from Hong Kong tower block climbed high-rises around the world
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are investigating whether Remi Lucidi, 30, died in Hong Kong while practising extreme sports on Tregunter Tower. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229370/frenchman-who-fell-his-death-hong-kong-tower-block-climbed-high-rises-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed
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