Category: Localities
Hong Kong police hunt vandals who spray-painted ‘murderer’ on car that allegedly ran over dog
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online footage of Mercedes-Benz running over dog near barbecue site in Ma On Shan sparked online calls for vigilante justice. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220540/hong-kong-police-hunt-vandals-who-spray-painted-murderer-car-allegedly-ran-over-dog?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMore than 1,000 adult children of BN(O) holders apply for expanded UK citizenship pathway for Hongkongers in first month of launch
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Main programme for BN(O) passport holders covers dependents but only if they applied at the same time as parents. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220490/more-1000-adult-children-bno-holders-apply-expanded-uk-citizenship-pathway-hongkongers-first-month?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong rethinks proposed severance fund savings account for employers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Labour minister Chris Sun says government has commissioned study into dropping proposal as current insolvency fund sufficient safety net for workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220536/hong-kong-rethinks-proposed-severance-fund-savings-account-employers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways ‘warns pilots against slow taxiing after some accused of congesting airport’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Internal airline memo seen by Post says some pilots going at ‘considerably slower speed’ while taxiing based on data from city’s Airport Authority. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3220532/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-airways-warns-pilots-against-slow-taxiing-after-some-accused-congesting?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$180 million in cocaine, largest haul so far this year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police arrest three men, two women after discovering cocaine stashes at industrial building in Tuen Mun, public housing estate in Sha Tin. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220529/hong-kong-police-seize-hk180-million-cocaine-largest-haul-so-far-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLegco debate on gender equality an important step in helping Hong Kong’s women
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A recent motion on promoting women’s development sparked important debate in a legislature that has been too quiet amid recent reforms. Unleashing women’s potential and encouraging them to work while having more children will…
Read MoreHong Kong may issue retail bonds to fund part of HK$580 billion artificial islands project off Lantau, finance chief says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says land sale potential of reclamation project exceeds total cost and private market should be tapped to generate some funding. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220522/hong-kong-may-issue-retail-bonds-fund-part-hk580-billion-artificial-islands-project-lantau-finance?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAre Hong Kong employers prepared to implement new guidelines protecting outdoor workers from heatstroke? Reception seems lukewarm
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry groups say they are not aware if most member companies have arrangements in place for system which will kick in on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220511/are-hong-kong-employers-prepared-implement-new-guidelines-protecting-outdoor-workers-heatstroke?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police ‘hunt 4 in HK$15 million watch shop robbery after 120 items stolen’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspects broke into shop, armed with an axe, knife and hammer, and fled in getaway car. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220502/hong-kong-police-hunt-4-hk15-million-watch-shop-robbery-after-120-items-stolen?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s economy can achieve 5.5 per cent growth if city continues to ride current momentum, financial services chief says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui sounds optimism while also hailing Europe collaboration to form ‘community of interest’ . https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220499/hong-kongs-economy-can-achieve-55-cent-growth-if-city-continues-ride-current-momentum-financial?utm_source=rss_feed
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