Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s long road to being a smart city must be worth the cost
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government has made a firm commitment to becoming a smart city, but officials need to craft a convincing narrative that the result of their efforts will translate into a better quality of life…
Read MoreInflation hits Hong Kong supermarkets as average prices grow by 2.1%, consumer watchdog reveals
Hong Kong Free Press The average prices of supermarket goods have recorded their highest increase since 2012, rising by 2.1 per cent in 2022, according to an annual survey conducted by the city’s consumer watchdog. File Photo: Wikimedia. The Consumer Council has released its latest report on supermarket prices in Hong Kong, comparing the prices…
Read MoreNew 17-storey complex at Hong Kong’s Kwong Wah Hospital aimed at cutting waiting time for urgent care
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Complex features an emergency unit 2.6 times bigger than old one and offers 40 ward beds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217379/new-17-storey-complex-hong-kongs-kwong-wah-hospital-aims-cut-waiting-time-urgent-care?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNational security threats still ‘lurk’ in society, Hong Kong leader says
Hong Kong Free Press Threats to national security still “lurk” in Hong Kong society, Chief Executive John Lee has warned. Meanwhile, the city’s security chief said Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs had reminded local authorities to “prepare for danger in times of peace.” Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends the opening ceremony…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Autotoll to waive HK$35 monthly charge for non-usage over 30-day period starting May 1
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Waiver intended to help drivers adapt to new system due to launch on May 7, operator says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217376/hong-kongs-autotoll-waive-hk35-monthly-charge-non-usage-over-30-day-period-starting-may-1?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must build on global ‘superconnector’ role, act as ‘pivot point’ for mainland Chinese companies going abroad, senior Beijing official says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s rule of law and common law system among several advantages it has to attract foreign investment, says liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217375/hong-kong-must-build-global-superconnector-role-act-pivot-point-mainland-chinese-companies-going?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese University of Hong Kong’s task force takes middle ground in making recommendations for reforming council
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consultation shows lawmakers plan to reduce percentage of staff and students on governing body unpopular with stakeholders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217371/chinese-university-hong-kongs-task-force-takes-middle-ground-making-recommendations-reforming?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong aims to install 7,000 electric vehicle charging stations at government car parks by 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities pledge to provide additional parking spaces with electric vehicle chargers as part of five measures to curb carbon emissions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217364/hong-kong-aims-install-7000-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-government-car-parks-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to ambitiously go after global healthcare talent, hospital chief vows, as city welcomes more medical professionals from mainland China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital Authority chairman Henry Fan welcomes 70 nurses and 3 doctors from Guangdong province. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217356/hong-kong-ambitiously-go-after-global-healthcare-talent-hospital-chief-vows-city-welcomes-more?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePro-Beijing labour union calls off Labour Day march as Hong Kong police yet to issue approval
Hong Kong Free Press A pro-Beijing labour union has scrapped plans for a workers’ rights march to mark Labour Day, saying that the police were yet to issue approval for the demonstration. Chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions Lam Chun-sing. File photo: Lam Chun-sing, via Facebook. With more than ten…
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