Category: Localities
Can Hong Kong follow Singapore’s statutory master plan for development? Architect of island state says city can keep golf courses under such a blueprint
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Architect of modern Singapore Liu Thai Ker suggests move for city, pointing out such a blueprint could avoid controversy like the Fanling golf course debate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230292/can-hong-kong-follow-singapores-statutory-master-plan-development-architect-island-state-says-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Online declaration meant to show ‘will for resistance,’ activist tells national security trial
Hong Kong Free Press The purpose of an online declaration that called on candidates to endorse the five demands advocated in the 2019 extradition bill protests was to show “will for resistance,” a Hong Kong activist has said at a high-profile national security trial relating to 47 pro-democracy figures. Hong Kong activist Owen Chow. Photo:…
Read MoreChina’s ‘core socialist values’ daubed on a London wall inspire war of words
Hong Kong Free Press A wall on London’s famous Brick Lane became the canvas for supporters and opponents of China’s authorities, with graffiti echoing the regime’s propaganda immediately covered by anti-Beijing slogans. Graffiti written and over-written is seen on a white-washed wall in the Brick Lane area of East London on August 7, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreCrypto firms are making false claims about Hong Kong licence applications and investors should beware, says SFC
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms claim that they have submitted applications to the regulator, but have not, says SFC as it warns investors. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3230298/crypto-firms-are-making-false-claims-about-hong-kong-licence-applications-and-investors-should?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCoco 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
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