Category: Localities
Hong Kong pop diva Coco Lee’s family announces list of pallbearers for public funeral service, but husband Bruce Rockowitz not among them
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Brother-in-law Billy Ho and singer Jenny Tseng are among eight people who will carry singer’s coffin on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3229003/hong-kong-pop-diva-coco-lees-family-announces-list-pallbearers-public-funeral-service-husband-bruce?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong court orders inquest into Lamma ferry crash, over a decade on
Hong Kong Free Press The Court of Appeal has ordered a inquest to investigate the deaths of victims of the 2012 Lamma ferry disaster, more than a decade after the tragedy that claimed 39 lives. Families of the victims have long fought for an inquest to be held after the Lamma IV collided into another…
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Doksuri: Hong Kong to hoist T1 storm signal as city faces ‘serious’ pollution
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Observatory will hoist the Standby Signal, No. 1 on Wednesday night as Super Typhoon Doksuri approaches the coastal areas of eastern Guangdong and southern Fujian later this week. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) recorded “higher than normal air pollution levels” due to the “outer subsiding air” brought…
Read MoreHongkongers urged to stop approaching whale in Sai Kung after suspected propeller injury
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers have been urged to stop approaching a whale spotted in Sai Kung after experts spotted injuries on the animal. The whale, which was first spotted on July 13 in Sai Kung near Millionaire’s Beach, is believed to be a Bryde’s whale. Since the whale sighting, Hongkongers – and journalists –…
Read MoreIgnoring the potential of women and older workers hurts Hong Kong’s efforts to replenish its talent pool
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Moves to attract people from around the world are welcome, but the city must also retain its local talent. The government should take the lead in encouraging the private sector to recognise the value…
Read MoreHong Kong and Indonesia sign 15 deals as city leader John Lee touts Asean ties to buffer against economic headwinds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Non-binding agreements cover environmental, social and governance (ESG) and green finance, maritime services, meteorology and aerospace. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3228979/hong-kong-and-indonesia-sign-15-deals-city-leader-john-lee-touts-asean-ties-buffer-against-economic?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang as foreign minister
Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall Wang Yi this week returns as China’s foreign minister, stepping into a job he held for almost a decade in the face of the month-long absence of deposed diplomat Qin Gang. A veteran politician who also serves as the Communist Party’s top foreign policy official, he relinquished the…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 9 alleged gang members over HK$7 million watch shop robbery, recover 3 of 88 stolen timepieces
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Six men and three women detained in series of police raids; HK$130,000 also seized. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228968/hong-kong-police-arrest-9-alleged-gang-members-over-hk7-million-watch-shop-robbery-recover-3-88?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong taxi crashes into roadwork site injuring 6 people, including 3 workers, in second incident in less than 24 hours
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 58-year-old driver lost control of taxi which crashed into roadwork site injuring the driver, two passengers and three workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3228964/hong-kong-taxi-crashes-roadwork-site-injuring-6-people-including-3-workers-second-incident-less-24?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreL’Occitane’s billionaire owner is said to consider a buyout of the US$4.2 billion company
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The company’s portfolio includes L’Occitane en Provence, Melvita organic beauty products, Elemis line of collagen creams, and the Grown Alchemist range of anti-ageing sera and Korean skincare brand Erborian. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3228959/loccitanes-billionaire-owner-said-consider-buyout-us42-billion-company?utm_source=rss_feed
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