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‘Doot’ a donation: Hong Kong Free Press now accepts Octopus contributions
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers can now “doot” a one-off donation to Hong Kong Free Press, as Octopus becomes the latest way to support the city’s only independent English-language newspaper. Octopus app users can simply scan the QR code below, or click here. Non-profit, impartial coverage – run by journalists and 100% independent, the HKFP…
Read MoreHong Kong home price growth slowed down sharply in April as rising interest rates sapped confidence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prices of lived-in homes in Hong Kong grew by 0.5 per cent in April, the least so far this year, as homebuyers weighed higher interest rates. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3222154/hong-kong-home-price-growth-slowed-down-sharply-april-rising-interest-rates-sapped-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s top man in Hong Kong urges welfare sector to use ‘unique advantage’ to promote patriotic values, play greater role in reducing hardship
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zheng Yanxiong says social welfare sector is connected to ‘thousands of households’, giving it a platform for ‘spreading and advocating mainstream social values’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222150/beijings-top-man-hong-kong-urges-welfare-sector-use-unique-advantage-promote-patriotic-values?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Observatory to launch heat alert when temperatures hit 35 degrees Celsius
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has just launched a new “Special Weather Tips” notification, which will be issued to app users when the mercury reaches, or exceeds, 35 degrees Celsius, it announced in a press release last Friday. The acting assistant director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Mr Cheng Yuen-chung (left),…
Read More3 months after John Lee’s visit to Saudi Arabia, have Hong Kong firms made inroads? From pre-fab buildings to buses, businesses seek deals in region
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong businesses reap the benefits of city leader John Lee’s visit to Saudi Arabia and UAE in February. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222093/3-months-after-john-lees-visit-saudi-arabia-have-hong-kong-firms-made-inroads-pre-fab-buildings?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More39 top overseas academics recruited under Hong Kong talent scheme, but some say shortage of lab resources, high property costs a deterrent
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Limited lab space, lack of modern equipment, and high rents, putting off academic staff from overseas, foreign scientists say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3220627/39-top-overseas-academics-recruited-under-hong-kong-talent-scheme-some-say-shortage-lab-resources?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Cathay Pacific discrimination scandal must herald a bill banning anti-mainland bigotry
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Cathay management engage in damage control, the incident is forcing Hong Kong to confront its culture of discrimination. Years of tensions between Hongkongers and mainlanders show that what John Lee calls the ‘culture…
Read MoreHow the former boss of Hong Kong stock exchange is helping Macau connect overseas investors to mainland China’s small businesses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Micro Connect, an investment platform co-founded by Charles Li, the former boss of Hong Kong’s stock exchange is helping China’s small businesses raise funds from foreign capital. Here’s how it works. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3222106/how-former-boss-hong-kong-stock-exchange-helping-macau-connect-overseas-investors-chinas-small?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s exhibition centre axed booking for concert without reason, says pro-democracy singer Anthony Wong
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has refused to lease its venue to pro-democracy Cantopop singer Anthony Wong, the singer said last Friday. The singer said he was initially notified in January that his application to book a venue at the HKCEC was successful. Hong Kong singer-songwriter Anthony Wong…
Read MoreSmooth launch for Hong Kong’s new electronic toll system at Lion Rock Tunnel, but official warns real test will be Monday’s peak-hour traffic
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Road tunnel begins only accepting payments through HKeToll system, requiring drivers to pay flat rate of HK$8 through detection tags. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3222112/smooth-launch-hong-kongs-new-electronic-toll-system-lion-rock-tunnel-official-warns-real-test-will?utm_source=rss_feed
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