Category: Localities
Cut-price Hong Kong cigarettes spark call for loophole in duty regulations to be closed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post investigation finds cigarettes for sale in stores, stands and online at far less than the HK$78 price for well-known brands. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228272/cut-price-hong-kong-cigarettes-sparks-call-hong-kong-loophole-legislation-be-closed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man injured by concrete falling from building, in second case of debris raining down on victims in 3 days
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man, 27, hit by falling concrete from canopy on first floor of Lai Wan Building in Sai Wan Ho. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3228269/hong-kong-man-injured-concrete-falling-building-second-case-debris-raining-down-victims-3-days?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s graft-buster charges doctor with fraud for allegedly tricking Hospital Authority out of HK$110,000
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doctor accused of making false declarations on his attendance records resulting in him being paid for work he did not do. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228256/hong-kongs-graft-buster-charges-doctor-fraud-allegedly-tricking-hospital-authority-out-hk110000?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teen granted bail pending appeal against sedition, insulting national anthem and flag charges
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong teenager has been granted bail pending appeal after he was sentenced to a training centre over sedition and insulting the national anthem and national flag in December last year. Chui Hoi-chun, 19, appeared in front of Judge Anna Lai at the Court of First Instance on Wednesday. He…
Read MoreHong Kong DSE 2023: ethnic minority, special needs pupils look to the future after earning university places
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pupils from ethnic minority groups celebrate good news after university entrance exams and hope hard work can trump discrimination. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3228249/hong-kong-dse-2023-ethnic-minority-special-needs-students-look-future-after-earning-university?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina to sell US$1.7 billion of government bonds in Hong Kong in August to promote yuan’s internalisation, tap cheaper money
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland China will sell 12 billion yuan of government bonds in Hong Kong next month as Beijing continues its efforts to promote its currency internationally and tap cheaper funds amid a widening yield gap…
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$18.5 million worth of cocaine, arrest man in crackdown on syndicate using public housing flat for storage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Senior Inspector Law Kai-yin says 26-year-old man put up ‘fierce struggle’ at Ho Man Tin Estate before arrest, with force seizing 17kg of suspected cocaine. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228241/hong-kong-police-seize-hk185-million-worth-cocaine-arrest-man-crackdown-syndicate-using-public?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDubai’s luxury home prices rise the most, Hong Kong still the most expensive prime residential market, Savills says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dubai’s luxury property prices rose the most among 30 cities in the first half of 2023, according to the latest study by Savills, and Hong Kong still has the world’s most expensive prime residential…
Read MoreHong Kong’s district council elections should not be judged on voter turnout but on whether suitable candidates chosen, says minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak says Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong stressed use of councils to gauge public opinion. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3228207/hong-kongs-district-elections-should-not-be-judged-voter-turnout-whether-suitable-candidates-were?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong woman jailed for 10 months over inciting others to mimic stabbing of police officer
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to 10 months in prison over inciting others to mimic a stabbing of a police officer two years ago. Yip Sin-man, 22, appeared before District Court Judge Adriana Tse on Wednesday for sentencing after being remanded in custody since pleading guilty to incitement to…
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