Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s talent hunt is giving its property market a needed boost
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Signs of an influx of returning professionals and newcomers under the recently launched talent scheme provide optimism that the city’s economy, while not fully recovered, is on the way to recovery. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3226385/hong-kongs-talent-hunt-giving-its-property-market-needed-boost?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAbout 1 million Hongkongers who haven’t replaced smart ID cards face long waits for appointments
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Old ID cards are still valid and may be replaced at six Registration of People offices across city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226408/about-1-million-hongkongers-who-havent-replaced-smart-id-cards-face-long-waits-appointments?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong security law to deal with ‘soft resistance,’ security chief Chris Tang says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s own security legislation will have provisions to deal with “soft resistance,” Secretary for Security Chris Tang has said. In an interview with state-backed newspaper Ta Kung Pao, the security chief said Hong Kong had seen “soft resistance” in recent years, as well as online discussions and publications that could…
Read MoreBank of China pips HSBC in arranging Hong Kong bond deals as IPO bankers stare at Sars-era collapse
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Investment bankers got busier arranging more bond deals in Hong Kong while the IPO market slumped to the lowest level since the severe acute respiratory syndrome or Sars struck the city in 2003. https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3226409/bank-china-pips-hsbc-arranging-hong-kong-bond-deals-ipo-bankers-stare-sars-era-collapse?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can boost the return of international investor confidence in China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seen as a bellwether of Beijing’s policy direction, Hong Kong’s authorities must present the right optics, meaning no decisions that hurt international confidence. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3226133/how-hong-kong-can-boost-return-international-investor-confidence-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLack of confidence over looks in top three reasons for schoolchildren still wearing masks after coronavirus face-covering mandate lifted
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Poll by Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service also finds pupils opting to cover up felt higher levels of social anxiety than schoolmates who ditched their masks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226439/lack-confidence-over-looks-top-three-reasons-schoolchildren-still-wearing-masks-after-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong retail sales jump 18.4 per cent in May, as tourism revives under ‘golden week’ and consumers splash out
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Provisional figures from authorities show retail sales hit HK$34.5 billion in May over year ago, marking sixth consecutive month of improvements. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226416/hong-kong-retail-sales-jump-184-cent-may-tourism-revives-under-golden-week-and-consumers-splash-out?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong housing chief Winnie Ho says subsidised flat scheme will have tight profit margins, but high demand will bring profits for private builders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho predicts small profit margins on subsidised flat sales will be offset by big demand https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226414/hong-kong-housing-chief-winnie-ho-says-subsidised-flat-scheme-will-have-tight-profit-margins-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGoogle required proof that ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ was illegal, technology chief says
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government’s application for a court injunction to ban Glory to Hong Kong came after Google said it needed proof that the song was illegal, the city’s technology chief has said. This photo dated June 7, 2023 shows the 2019 protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” on streaming platform…
Read MoreHong Kong national security law: police offer HK$1 million rewards for arrest of 8 people, including 3 ex-lawmakers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Announcement marks first time bounties on offer since legislation took effect, banning acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226372/hong-kong-national-security-law-police-offer-hk1-million-rewards-arrest-8-people?utm_source=rss_feed
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