Category: Localities
The heat is on: Hong Kong Observatory launches new weather alert triggered at 35 degrees Celsius; warns of high temperatures next week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New extreme heat weather alert introduced after successive record temperatures recorded in city over recent years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221986/heat-hong-kong-observatory-launches-new-weather-alert-triggered-35-degrees-celsius-warns-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBuddha’s Birthday: Hong Kong conservationists warn releasing animals destined for pots may still end in death
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many animals released into wild on Buddha’s Birthday will die because they cannot adapt to new environment, says Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221977/buddhas-birthday-hong-kong-conservationists-warn-releasing-animals-destined-pots-may-still-end-death?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$650 million worth of cocaine, cannabis buds in biggest haul uncovered this year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a three-day operation, narcotics bureau impounded 592kg of suspected cocaine and 91.2kg of cannabis buds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221972/hong-kong-police-seize-hk650-million-worth-cocaine-cannabis-buds-biggest-haul-uncovered-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong commerce secretary tells trade meeting in US that WTO should repair dispute settlement system after Washington froze operations in retaliation for national security law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Algernon Yau tells Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting in US that dispute system hamstrung by Washington actions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221966/hong-kong-commerce-secretary-tells-trade-meeting-us-wto-should-repair-dispute-settlement-system?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Civil service union asks for 5.1 per cent pay increase across the board, higher than the maximum 4.65 per cent suggested by pay survey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association says 5.1 per cent pay rise needed to ‘boost morale’ in public sector. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221938/hong-kong-civil-service-union-asks-51-cent-pay-increase-across-board-higher-maximum-465-cent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sees more than 11,000 flock to Cheung Chau Bun Festival after 3-year Covid hiatus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Accompanying parade features children dressed up as political figures such as Paul Chan or Regina Ip. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221922/return-prodigal-bun-11000-flock-hong-kongs-festival-cheung-chau-after-3-year-covid-hiatus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police investigate attempted murder-suicide after man, 66, suspected to have choked disabled daughter, 39, before killing himself
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Media reports state the man had mentioned the heavy burden of caring for his daughter, who suffers from brain disorders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221905/hong-kong-police-investigate-attempted-murder-suicide-after-man-66-suspected-have-choked-disabled?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreImporting workers to ease Hong Kong’s labour crunch will not improve salary, welfare for locals, unions warn
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Workers’ groups from sectors said to be target of new scheme, such as construction, aviation and transport, renew opposition ahead of decision by authorities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221897/importing-workers-ease-hong-kongs-labour-crunch-will-not-improve-salary-welfare-locals-unions-warn?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay flight attendant scandal: Can we all grow up?
Hong Kong Free Press Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. A pile of rubbish has accumulated over the overheard comments of three Cathay Pacific flight attendants, which included some satirical remarks about mainland Chinese and their problems with English and Cantonese. China Daily, who else, thought this reflected a company culture which worshipped…
Read MoreHong Kong to honour young leaders’ contributions to city during pandemic at annual Student of the Year Awards
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Students will get a chance to tell their stories while reflecting on this year’s theme, ‘Take action to drive positive change’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221853/hong-kong-honour-young-leaders-contributions-city-during-pandemic-annual-student-year-awards?utm_source=rss_feed
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