Category: Localities
Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns data management firm over possible exposure of credit histories of 180,000 people
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says Softmedia Technology Company allowed money lenders access to database for as little as HK$2. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222609/hong-kong-privacy-watchdog-warns-data-management-firm-over-possible-exposure-credit-histories-180000?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK$30 billion in e-vouchers will be major boost for hard-pressed Hong Kong retail sector, city leader says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The vouchers distributed this year will be close to the present level of monthly retail sales, Chief Executive John Lee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222593/hk30-billion-e-vouchers-will-be-major-boost-hard-pressed-hong-kong-retail-sector-city-leader-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong private documentary screening on June 4 cancelled due to ‘sensitivity’ of date, says organiser
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong cinema has cancelled a private screening of a documentary scheduled for Sunday after being reminded by an industry representative that the date – the anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown – was “sensitive,” according to the organiser of the screening. AsOne, an online shopping platform and store founded by…
Read MoreHiking in hot weather: Hong Kong trekking expert warns against overestimating abilities, tells enthusiasts to ‘listen to your body’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sweltering heat has sent many hikers to hospital, amid increased number of fatalities in recent years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222522/hiking-hot-weather-hong-kong-trekking-expert-warns-against-overestimating-abilities-tells?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest suspect, 57, over fatal fall of 2 cats from public housing estate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police arrest woman about 13 hours after two dead felines discovered outside Lok Wong House in Tsz Wan Shan on Wednesday morning. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222558/hong-kong-police-arrest-suspect-57-over-fatal-fall-2-cats-public-housing-estate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGiant rubber ducks to return to Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on June 10 as artwork on installations hit MTR stations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Artwork on the installations displayed at 18 MTR stations from Thursday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222549/giant-rubber-ducks-return-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour-june-10-artwork-installations-hit-mtr-stations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese fans welcome ‘Comrade Musk’ as Tesla chief completes whistlestop tour
Hong Kong Free Press Lavish meals, gushing praise and memes about “Comrade Musk” — China showered the Tesla CEO with admiration during his whistlestop tour of the country this week. Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk (in white) boards his private jet before departing from Beijing Capital International Airport on May 31, 2023. Photo: Jade…
Read MoreHong Kong civil service to offer jobs to university undergraduates in early talent recruitment to stem brain drain
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung reveals new scheme aimed at early recruitment of talent to stem brain drain. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222544/hong-kong-civil-service-offer-jobs-university-undergraduates-early-talent-recruitment-stem-brain?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow did Amnesty International fumble case of ‘missing’ Uygur in Hong Kong? Lack of rigour in verifying information may be to blame, industry insider says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Organisation may have lost sources in city after closing offices, insider says, adding families of missing people should be contacted before making public appeals. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222507/how-did-amnesty-international-fumble-case-missing-uygur-hong-kong-lack-rigour-verifying-information?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong records more than 10,000 lightning strikes amid 3-hour amber rainstorm alert
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Signal came with Typhoon Mawar bringing extreme weather conditions to region despite bypassing city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222521/hong-kong-records-more-10000-lightning-strikes-amid-3-hour-amber-rainstorm-alert?utm_source=rss_feed
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