Category: Localities
Subsidised flats to be sold at 65%of market rate under Hong Kong gov’t partnership with private developers
Hong Kong Free Press Some 2,300 subsidised flats built by private developers will be sold at 65 per cent of the market price, authorities have announced. Hong Kong housing. Photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP. The pilot scheme was first unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee during his maiden policy address last year, as part of an effort…
Read MoreHong Kong men jailed over arsenal of weapons seized by police during 2019 anti-government protests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four men sentenced to up to three years and two months behind bars after haul that included weapons, helmets, respirators and home-made shields found by police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223947/hong-kong-men-jailed-over-arsenal-weapons-seized-police-during-2019-anti-government-protests?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGolf course public housing plan won’t impact Hong Kong’s ability to host international tournaments, John Lee says
Hong Kong Free Press International golf tournaments will not be affected by a government plan to take back 32 hectares of the Fanling golf course for a public housing project, Hong Kong leader John Lee has said. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on June 13, 2023. Photo: James Lee/HKFP. Speaking at a press…
Read MoreBank of China unit issues digital securities on Ethereum blockchain in Hong Kong amid city’s virtual asset push
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The product from Bank of China’s global investment arm is the first tokenised security from a bank in the mainland, where cryptocurrencies are banned. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3223922/bank-china-unit-issues-digital-securities-ethereum-blockchain-hong-kong-amid-citys-virtual-asset?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAttack at UK boarding school an ‘isolated’ incident, principal tells Hong Kong parents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Head of Blundell’s School in Devon also denies allegations of promising to waive fees to silence witnesses https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3223927/attack-uk-boarding-school-isolated-incident-principal-tells-hong-kong-parents?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong housing: subsidised homes built by private developers to sell for 65 per cent of market price, as authorities resume partnership with sector to tackle shortage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government to work with private developers to increase supply of subsidised flats, city leader John Lee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223919/hong-kong-housing-subsidised-homes-built-private-developers-sell-65-cent-market-price-authorities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police issue warning after girl, 9, tricked into sending nude photos to someone she met through online gaming platform
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police warn of online dangers to youngsters after girl, nine, tricked on gaming platform into sending nude photographs of herself https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223913/hong-kong-police-pen-open-letter-parents-after-girl-9-tricked-sending-nude-photos-someone-she-met?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities endorse deal to give public servants up to 4.65 per cent pay rise
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Unions voice concern over high-ranking staff only receiving 2.87 per cent increases. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3223909/hong-kong-authorities-endorse-deal-give-public-servants-465-cent-pay-rise?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFaster and cheaper way to check for microplastics in Hong Kong drinking water unveiled by Education University
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. University team says new microplastics test for water takes 10 per cent of time and costs just 20 per cent of price tag for traditional ones. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3223850/faster-and-cheaper-way-check-microplastics-hong-kong-drinking-water-unveiled-education-university?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Gay Games organisers refuse to cancel event in face of activists’ warning that anyone criticising Beijing or city could be arrested
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists accuse organisers of ‘aligning with pro-authoritarian figures persecuting Hong Kong people’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223903/hong-kong-gay-games-organisers-refuse-cancel-event-face-activists-warning-anyone-criticising-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed
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