Localities – Page 1493 – Prologue Journal

CLP Holdings appoints head of its Hong Kong unit as new group CEO as incumbent set to retire

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chiang has had a key role in ensuring CLP’s decarbonisation programme stays on track, which is important for Hong Kong to reach its goal of halving its carbon emissions by 2035. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3225455/clp-holdings-appoints-head-its-hong-kong-unit-new-group-ceo-incumbent-set-retire?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong risks losing endangered trees under plan to build public housing on golf course, expert and environmentalists warn

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professor Jim Chi-yung, from Education University of Hong Kong, tells public hearing that 37 Chinese Swamp Cypress trees, among others, will be jeopardised by plan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225472/hong-kong-risks-losing-endangered-trees-under-plan-build-public-housing-golf-course-expert-and?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong trams to keep fares at current level, but any increase next year depends on tourism revival, operator says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. No increase in tram fares this year, but service operator says decision next year dependent on return of tourists. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3225471/hong-kong-trams-keep-fares-current-level-any-increase-next-year-depends-tourism-revival-operator?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong teachers ask for freedom to organise patriotic education as country’s top legislative body starts debate on bill designed to create delivery framework

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese news reports say measures for Hong Kong would promote ‘recognition of Chinese culture and consciousness to safeguard national unity’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3225470/hong-kong-teachers-ask-freedom-organise-patriotic-education-countrys-top-legislative-body-starts?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Highly concerned’: flight evacuation by Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific in government spotlight, as experts question ‘bizarre’ use of emergency slides

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former leading safety investigator questions decision to deploy slides, as plane was already back at gate, suggests confusion in heat of moment may have led to call. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3225465/highly-concerned-flight-evacuation-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-government-spotlight-experts-question?utm_source=rss_feed

University of Hong Kong brings in new supervisors for concrete work at HK$2.5 billion campus project, after warnings over defects

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Construction whistle-blower Jason Poon posts photos online showing cavities and exposed reinforcement bars on several floors of project. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3225463/university-hong-kong-brings-new-supervisors-concrete-work-hk25-billion-campus-project-after-warnings?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong judge sentences retired childcare worker to 27 months in jail for assaulting 10 toddlers at home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chan Lai-kuen, 26, assaulted two-year-old boy seven times in 10 days, including stomping on him, twisting his limbs and slapping his face. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3225457/hong-kong-judge-sentences-retired-childcare-worker-27-months-jail-assaulting-10-toddlers-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Nurse exchange scheme with mainland China has eased pressure on Hong Kong hospitals, staff say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City nurses dismiss fears that need for a mentor for Greater Bay Area nurses on exchange scheme has increased workload. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225454/nurse-exchange-scheme-mainland-china-has-eased-pressure-hong-kong-hospitals-staff-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Stand News trial: Unnecessary to prove Hong Kong editors’ seditious intent, prosecution argues

Hong Kong Free Press Prosecutors have begun their closing arguments in the sedition trial against Hong Kong outlet Stand News and two of its former editors, arguing that there was no need to prove the editors’ seditious intent. Chung Pui Kuen on June 19, 2023. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. Chung Pui-kuen, former chief editor of Stand…

Hong Kong welcomes back Chinese drone maker DJI, with new store in Tsim Sha Tsui after 2-year absence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. World’s largest recreational drone manufacturer opens retail space in Tsim Sha Tsui in crossover with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225445/hong-kong-welcomes-back-chinese-drone-maker-dji-new-store-tsim-sha-tsui-after-2-year-absence?utm_source=rss_feed