Category: Localities
Focus on Hong Kong’s working conditions, not number of workers, to fix labour shortage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government is going all out to deal with the shortage of workers in various sectors, but opposition from unions suggests the need for caution. Rather that focusing on the number of available workers,…
Read MoreHong Kong woman detained after middle-aged man stabbed to death in village
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police received report from woman saying her husband had been injured in Luen On San Tsuen. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3225064/hong-kong-man-stabbed-death-tuen-mun-village?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong crowds cheer first dragon boat race in years
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s famous Dragon Boat Festival drew thousands of spectators on Thursday, reviving the tradition after the city’s coronavirus restrictions forced reduced celebrations, postponements and crowd bans. Dragon Boat Festival in Stanley, on June 22, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. “During the pandemic, I watched the races on TV, but of course…
Read MoreHKFP Lens: Thousands flock to see return of Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival races
Hong Kong Free Press Around 1,600 people signed up to race during Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival – or Tuen Ng Festival – on Thursday. Dragon Boat Festival in Stanley, on June 22, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Crowds gathered in Stanley to watch over 56 teams brave the heat, after a three-year hiatus due to…
Read More4 universities in Hong Kong rise in ranking of Asia’s top schools, HKU maintains 4th spot for fifth straight year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Report based on Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings also finds Hong Kong has seen surge in mainland Chinese tertiary students. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3224950/4-universities-hong-kong-rise-ranking-asias-top-schools-hku-maintains-4th-spot-fifth-straight-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong economy driven by local spending as exports remain weak, finance chief says, calling on residents to spend consumption vouchers in July
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 calls on residents to ‘spend more’, noting latest instalment of consumption vouchers worth up to HK$2,000 will be distributed on July 16. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225056/hong-kong-economy-driven-local-spending-exports-remain-weak-finance-chief-says-calling-residents?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong rescuers search for man who went missing while swimming off Peng Chau
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woman calls police to report she heard her husband call for help but was unable to rescue him. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3225006/hong-kong-rescuers-search-man-who-went-missing-when-his-kayak-capsized-discovery-bay?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePolice recapture alleged child pornographer who bolted from hospital despite being handcuffed and guarded by 2 prison officers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alleged child pornographer, 64, back in custody after escape from hospital; police track him down to Sham Shui Po and arrest him after struggle. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3225003/police-recapture-alleged-child-pornographer-who-bolted-hospital-despite-being-handcuffed-and-guarded?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong MTR Corp’s HK$65 billion maintenance plan could be derailed by manpower crunch, lawmaker and unionist say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Importing workers may cause more problems than it solves, according to legislator and union federation chairman. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3224999/hong-kong-mtr-corps-hk65-billion-maintenance-plan-could-be-derailed-manpower-crunch-lawmaker-and?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRestaurant explosion kills 31 in northwest China
Hong Kong Free Press At least 31 people were killed when an explosion ripped through a restaurant in the northwestern Chinese city of Yinchuan, state media said Thursday. At least 31 people were killed when an explosion ripped through a restaurant in Yinchuan on Thursday Photo: Xinhua screenshot. “A leak of liquefied petroleum gas… caused…
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