Category: Localities
To deal with Hong Kong’s mental health struggles, increasing manpower is not enough
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city must review and adjust health and social services, especially for ethnic minorities, and increase mental health education in schools and counselling in communities. Everyone can help shape a caring and empathetic society.…
Read MoreBedridden woman, 75, found weak and alone in Hong Kong flat with body of brother in bathroom
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woman was confined to bed after being diagnosed with cancer and initial investigation suggests brother died last week. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223982/bedridden-woman-75-found-weak-and-alone-hong-kong-flat-body-brother-bathroom?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Hong Kong sports venue booking system will mean touts risk prosecution for fraud, leisure bosses warn
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New legally binding declaration when booking sports venues on SmartPLAY system opens scalpers who sell on reserved spots to risk of prosecution. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223972/new-hong-kong-sports-venue-booking-system-will-mean-touts-risk-prosecution-fraud-leisure-bosses-warn?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong could toughen labelling rules for Japanese food if country opts to discharge waste water, minister says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Environment minister Tse Chin-wan also stops short of outlining scope and duration of possible Japanese seafood ban, says Hong Kong will wait for Tokyo’s response. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3223979/hong-kong-could-toughen-labelling-rules-japanese-food-if-country-opts-discharge-waste-water-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong air fares likely to remain high until second half of 2024, senior Qatar Airways executive predicts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Demand is likely to continue to exceed supply until second half of next year, Qatar Airways North Asia manager Chan Cheong-eu says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3223978/hong-kong-air-fares-likely-remain-high-until-second-half-2024-senior-qatar-airways-executive?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSubsidised flats to be sold at 65%of market rate under Hong Kong gov’t partnership with private developers
Hong Kong Free Press Some 2,300 subsidised flats built by private developers will be sold at 65 per cent of the market price, authorities have announced. Hong Kong housing. Photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP. The pilot scheme was first unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee during his maiden policy address last year, as part of an effort…
Read MoreHong Kong men jailed over arsenal of weapons seized by police during 2019 anti-government protests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four men sentenced to up to three years and two months behind bars after haul that included weapons, helmets, respirators and home-made shields found by police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223947/hong-kong-men-jailed-over-arsenal-weapons-seized-police-during-2019-anti-government-protests?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGolf course public housing plan won’t impact Hong Kong’s ability to host international tournaments, John Lee says
Hong Kong Free Press International golf tournaments will not be affected by a government plan to take back 32 hectares of the Fanling golf course for a public housing project, Hong Kong leader John Lee has said. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on June 13, 2023. Photo: James Lee/HKFP. Speaking at a press…
Read MoreBank of China unit issues digital securities on Ethereum blockchain in Hong Kong amid city’s virtual asset push
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The product from Bank of China’s global investment arm is the first tokenised security from a bank in the mainland, where cryptocurrencies are banned. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3223922/bank-china-unit-issues-digital-securities-ethereum-blockchain-hong-kong-amid-citys-virtual-asset?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAttack at UK boarding school an ‘isolated’ incident, principal tells Hong Kong parents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Head of Blundell’s School in Devon also denies allegations of promising to waive fees to silence witnesses https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3223927/attack-uk-boarding-school-isolated-incident-principal-tells-hong-kong-parents?utm_source=rss_feed
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