Localities – Page 144 – Prologue Journal

More measures urged as Hong Kong university students lose HK$75 million to scams

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers agree that mainland Chinese students should undergo fraud quiz before their visas are issued. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3295447/more-measures-urged-hong-kong-university-students-lose-hk75-million-scams?utm_source=rss_feed

HK$188 million lottery prize to be offered in Hong Kong over Lunar New Year

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Jockey Club offers largest-ever Mark Six Lunar New Year snowball draw on February 2, with tickets available from January 25. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3295445/hk188-million-lottery-prize-be-offered-hong-kong-over-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong court adjourns Country Garden liquidation-petition case until May 26

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Earlier this month, developer released its first proposal to restructure as much as US$11.6 billion in liabilities. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3295427/hong-kong-court-adjourns-country-garden-liquidation-petition-case-until-may-26?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295387/hong-kong-barristers-group-keep-speaking-legal-issues-victor-dawes?utm_source=rss_feed

Will higher school fees, new taxes turn Hongkongers away from UK properties?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Additional education fees, a new tax scheme and slowing growth in rental rates could turn Hongkongers away from UK property. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295376/will-higher-school-fees-new-taxes-turn-hongkongers-away-uk-properties?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong should not be rewarding people who snitch on neighbours

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While updating laws to punish abuse of public housing is welcome, encouraging snitching will have ripple effects elsewhere. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3295173/hong-kong-should-not-be-rewarding-people-who-snitch-neighbours?utm_source=rss_feed

2 arrested over 1.1 kg of suspected ‘space oil’ drug seized at Hong Kong airport

Hong Kong Free Press Two Hongkongers were released on bail after they were arrested by customs officers in connection with the seizure of 1.1 kilograms of suspected “space oil” drug at Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong Customs seizes about 1.1 kilograms of suspected “space oil drug” with an estimated market value of about HK$1.2…

Have faith in Hong Kong’s judiciary, outgoing Bar Association chair urges public

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Senior Counsel Victor Dawes also calls on government to be more transparent about national security legislation to assist public understanding. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3295386/have-faith-hong-kongs-judiciary-outgoing-bar-association-chair-urges-public?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police make first ‘space oil’ arrest using new rapid test kit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police apprehend 55-year-old man after test on suspicious e-cigarette capsule comes back positive for anaesthetic etomidate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295393/hong-kong-police-make-first-space-oil-arrest-using-new-rapid-test-kit?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong, mainland authorities ‘explore how to save Chinese students from scams’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source also says University of Hong Kong is latest institution to adopt scam prevention quiz, with mainland students required to complete it. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295389/hong-kong-mainland-authorities-explore-how-save-chinese-students-scams?utm_source=rss_feed