Category: Localities
Hong Kong police set to launch ‘HKSOS’ app to quickly pinpoint lost hikers during rescue missions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Signal Radar technology can detect distress signals from the HKSOS app in complex terrain or areas without cellular network coverage. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222504/hong-kong-police-set-launch-hksos-app-help-pinpoint-hikers-trouble-quickly-during-rescue-missions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong consumers spoiled for choice as payment platforms offer sweeteners to win users ahead of consumption voucher release
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Octopus Cards and tech giant Tencent’s WeChat Pay HK offer e-vouchers to new and returning users. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222491/hong-kong-consumers-spoiled-choice-payment-platforms-offer-sweeteners-win-users-ahead-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreScammers swindled HK$830 million from Hong Kong cyber fraud victims in first 3 months of year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Figures show reports of cybercrime between January and March rose by 59 per cent compared with same period last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222496/scammers-swindled-hk830-million-hong-kong-cyber-fraud-victims-first-3-months-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePrudential CFO James Turner resigns following ‘code of conduct’ investigation, insurer says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. James Turner had been the Asia-focused insurer’s chief financial officer since 2022, but ‘fell short’ of company standards in a recent recruitment situation, Prudential said. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3222490/prudential-cfo-james-turner-resigns-following-code-conduct-investigation-insurer-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Typhoon Mawar is causing Hong Kong’s soaring temperatures, intense pollution without making direct hit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s weather forecaster records year-high temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius at Tsim Sha Tsui station on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222492/why-typhoon-mawar-causing-hong-kongs-soaring-temperatures-intense-pollution-without-making-direct?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest alleged triad leader, 34 others after gang storms office in suspected bid to recover HK$19 million lost on stocks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police alerted after suspected triad members led by ‘Temple Street Long’ rushed into Tsim Sha Tsui office to collect HK$19 million repayment of stock losses, source says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222487/hong-kong-police-arrest-alleged-triad-leader-34-others-after-gang-storms-office-suspected-bid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong busker arrested while playing protest song cleared of Covid-19 social-distancing offence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court rules prosecution’s evidence is too ‘subjective and vague’ to support conviction. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222478/hong-kong-busker-arrested-while-playing-protest-song-cleared-covid-19-social-distancing-offence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong professionals from 3 sectors could face 3 months in jail and HK$50,000 fine if they fail to report suspected child abuse
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professionals subject to proposed rules include social workers, teachers, doctors and nurses, among others. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222469/hong-kong-professionals-three-sectors-could-face-3-months-jail-and-hk50000-fine-if-they-fail-report?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tables District Council overhaul bill, accuses ex-councillors of ‘swindling’ votes in 2019 election
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has officially tabled a bill for overhauling the District Council, as an official accused former councillors of “swindling” votes in the 2019 election by inciting hatred towards the government amid the anti-extradition bill unrest. The Legislative Council complex in Hong Kong. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The District Council…
Read MoreHong Kong busker cleared of organising banned gathering after court casts doubt on accuracy of police testimony
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong pro-democracy busker has been acquitted of organising a prohibited group gathering after the judge cast doubt over the reliability of a police officer’s testimony. Street musician Oliver Ma outside Eastern Law Courts Building on May 31, 2023. Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP. Oliver Ma appeared at Eastern Magistrates Court on…
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