Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s Cathay, Singapore Airlines go head-to-head in battle for wealthy customers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts warn that patrons could face rising airfares despite tussle for market share. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287902/hong-kongs-cathay-singapore-airlines-go-head-head-battle-wealthy-customers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan, 60, dies in Hong Kong fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in flat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fire in Chai Wan flat at 11.38am on Sunday also injures man’s daughter, 30. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287906/man-60-dies-hong-kong-fire-caused-short-circuit-phone-charger-flat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong will grow tech sector with input from experts like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary has dinner with industry heavyweights at local restaurant, elaborates on border I&T park development with Shenzhen in blog. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287899/hong-kong-will-grow-it-sector-talent-such-nvidias-jensen-huang-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Outright hypocrisy:’ Despite global pledges, finance firms in Hong Kong shut their eyes to exploited domestic workers
Hong Kong Free Press By Robert Godden Many of the world’s largest financial institutions have made bold promises to promote responsible investing and combat human trafficking. Yet behind these commitments lies exploitation much closer to home, literally. Migrant domestic workers sit in front of a luxury fragrance advertisement in Hong Kong, on November 5, 2023.…
Read MoreRival art houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s show off flashy new Hong Kong showrooms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The auction houses’ glammed up spaces are a reflection of their desire to change the way they conduct business. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287166/rival-art-houses-christies-sothebys-show-flashy-new-hong-kong-showrooms?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWho are the 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures jailed for subversion? Part II – Activists, ex-lawmakers
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s largest national security case came to a close on Tuesday as 45 prominent pro-democracy advocates were jailed for up to 10 years over taking part in a conspiracy to commit subversion. The offence centred on an unofficial primary election held in July 2020 that aimed to help them win…
Read MoreChinese docu-drama ‘An Unfinished Film’ tops Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards amid political tensions
Hong Kong Free Press By Amber Wang A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic won the top prizes in Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political tensions. A still from “An Unfinished Film.” Photo: An Unfinished Film. Beijing banned its entertainers from…
Read MoreIs Hong Kong’s system of assessing land demand broken and in need of reform? Experts weigh in
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professor Liu Pak-wai says geopolitical headwinds and integration with mainland China warrant reassessment of city’s land needs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287872/hong-kongs-system-assessing-land-demand-broken-and-need-reform-experts-weigh?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWorking with Japan on Fukushima and RCEP can benefit Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Collaboration rather than confrontation would aid Hong Kong’s hopes of joining RCEP and efforts to improve the city’s disaster preparedness. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3287376/working-japan-fukushima-and-rcep-can-benefit-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Chung Suet-ying named best actress at Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong directing duo Chan Cheuk-sze and Kathy Wong win award for best documentary short film with Colour Ideology Sampling.mov. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287876/hong-kongs-chung-suet-ying-named-best-actress-golden-horse-awards-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed
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