Localities – Page 1616 – Prologue Journal

John Lee’s will to tackle Hong Kong’s labour crunch is commendable, but the haste is not

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Any decision to import labour isn’t just a matter to announce to the media ahead of Executive Council meetings. Such decisions have far-reaching and irreversible consequences, and the government must take time and care…

Driver arrested following Hong Kong police chase after crash at drink driving checkpoint; suspected drugs found in car

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 27-year-old was arrested on a string of alleged offences, including having no licence, insurance and failure to stop after an accident. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216489/driver-arrested-after-hong-kong-police-chase-crashing-drink-driving-checkpoint-suspected-drugs-found?utm_source=rss_feed

Rise in Hong Kong coronavirus reproduction number blamed on axing of Covid-19 restrictions and waning immunity, but increase ‘expected’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Latest figures show a reproductive number of 2.07, the highest since March last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216486/rise-hong-kong-coronavirus-reproduction-number-blamed-axing-covid-19-restrictions-and-waning?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong set to give e-scooters the green light in trial scheme covering cycle tracks in 2 areas but speed limit will apply

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities will allow electric scooters and bicycles on cycle tracks in Tseung Kwan O and Pak Shek Kok under a trial programme, Ringo Lee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3216482/hong-kong-set-give-e-scooters-green-light-trial-scheme-covering-cycle-tracks-2-areas-speed-limit?utm_source=rss_feed

As Hong Kong struggles with a shortage of influenza drug Tamiflu in liquid form, the Post asks if another health crisis is on the horizon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Liquid Tamiflu is used for patients who have problems swallowing pills, but Hong Kong doctors say capsules can be dissolved in water. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216475/hong-kong-struggles-shortage-influenza-drug-tamiflu-liquid-form-post-asks-if-another-health-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s Songkran festival makes a splash in Hong Kong as urban renewal chief pledges to preserve area’s unique characteristics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hundreds flock to Carpenter Road Park football field in Kowloon City and nearby streets to celebrate the festival for the first time in three years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216467/thailands-songkran-festival-makes-splash-hong-kong-urban-renewal-chief-pledges-preserve-areas-unique?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese history could become mandatory for senior secondary school pupils in Hong Kong, but not examined, education body chief suggests

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The expert also recommended that families, not government, fund compulsory trips to mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3216460/chinese-history-could-become-mandatory-senior-secondary-school-pupils-hong-kong-not-examined?utm_source=rss_feed

Wasabi from Hong Kong? As Japan’s harvests decline, hi-tech indoor farm tries growing pungent root in city

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dwindling supplies of Japanese horseradish spark search for new ways to produce prized sushi condiment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216456/wasabi-hong-kong-japans-harvests-decline-hi-tech-indoor-farm-tries-growing-pungent-root-city?utm_source=rss_feed

Bold experiment on tunnel tolls to ease Hong Kong traffic jams deserves credit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Partial electronic road pricing in all but name, the two-part reforms aim to finally get traffic jams under control. But after the boldness of the first phase, the government should be cautious about further…

Right time for Hong Kong to invest in Web3 digital economy, finance chief says despite volatility and cryptocurrency fallout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paul Chan sounds confident note with city to host two-day digital economy summit attended by industry bigwigs worldwide. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216455/right-time-hong-kong-invest-web3-digital-economy-finance-chief-says-despite-volatility-and?utm_source=rss_feed