Category: Localities
A word of advice to Hong Kong’s policy secretaries: Don’t complain about the workload
Hong Kong Free Press A word of advice for policy secretaries: Do not, in your laudable efforts to communicate with the general public over social media, tell us all how tough your job is. A screen shot from Secretary for Security Chris Tang’s end-of-year video message on Facebook, in which he discussed the “slander” he…
Read MoreShowcase of 52 French masterpieces in Hong Kong sign of ‘strong friendship’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Museum of Art launches exhibition featuring works by Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295294/showcase-52-french-masterpieces-hong-kong-sign-strong-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295288/lunar-new-year-shopping-hong-kong-and-shenzhen-battle-dollars-and-deals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWynn looks to Vegas to remodel Macau’s US$28 billion casino hub into ‘1+4 economy’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Macau seeks to source 60 per cent of its revenues from non-gaming sectors by 2028, from 20 per cent at present. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295196/wynn-looks-vegas-remodel-macaus-us28-billion-casino-hub-14-economy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreExplainer: What is the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute and why was it raided by national security police?
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI) made headlines after its office was raided on Monday and its CEO and president, Robert Chung, and two other staff members were taken to a police station to assist in a national security investigation. Hong Kong pollster Robert Chung (second from left) being…
Read MoreParty’s over? Why spotlight on Gen Z hotspot in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong is harmful
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public concerns over Kwun Tong Promenade may drive teenagers to hang out in private spaces instead, an expert says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295252/partys-over-why-spotlight-gen-z-hotspot-hong-kongs-kwun-tong-harmful?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must broaden ties with wider world, Beijing’s top man in city says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong calls for innovation, while Chief Executive John Lee vows bold steps. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3295275/hong-kong-must-broaden-ties-wider-world-beijings-top-man-city-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s average roadside nitrogen dioxide level exceeds WHO mark by 550%
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. NGO finds ‘exceedingly high’ readings a sign of need to transition to green transport, but overall level of pollutants dropped. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3295271/hong-kongs-average-roadside-nitrogen-dioxide-level-exceeds-who-mark-550?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to expedite approvals to keep construction sector from contracting
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Repeated failed land bids had prompted some construction and architectural firms to cut jobs, force staff to go on unpaid leave. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295262/hong-kong-expedite-approvals-keep-construction-sector-contracting?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai paid ex-US officials US$3.25 million to advise Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen, prosecutors tell national security trial
Hong Kong Free Press Prosecutors have accused jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai of paying two former US officials US$3.25 million (HK$25.3 million) to brief ex-Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen about Washington’s attitude towards the self-ruled island. Jimmy Lai in 2020. Photo: HKFP. Prosecutor Anthony Chau said on Friday that Lai, 77, paid Jack Keane, a retired…
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