Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s URA chief rebuffs criticism over quick closure of public play area
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Managing director says space was intended to be short-term initiative, some equipment will be donated to other housing estates. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299800/hong-kongs-ura-chief-rebuffs-criticism-over-quick-closure-public-play-area?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong taxi industry ‘admits need to improve service quality’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government transport adviser also urges public to share opinions with him on how authorities should regulate ride-hailing platforms. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299798/hong-kong-taxi-industry-agrees-calls-improve-service-quality?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFunding the Northern Metropolis will be a big test for Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If the project’s strategy is sound, economic development will come in time. Meanwhile, taxpayers will carry the financial load. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3299469/funding-northern-metropolis-will-be-big-test-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 new transport rules to take effect in Hong Kong on March 1
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Regulations to keep city on par with global standards include those on remote control parking, others that allow more displays on parked vehicles. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299797/4-new-transport-rules-take-effect-hong-kong-march-1?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Disneyland rebounds to record profit after 9 years in the red: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After meeting company management, Michael Tien says theme park doubled its net profit last year compared with previous high set in 2013-14. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299796/hong-kongs-disneyland-rebounds-record-profit-after-9-years-red-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBudget 2025: Well-off Hong Kong daunted by record deficits
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong is facing its toughest fiscal test in three decades following a painful run of mammoth deficits, with experts urging the government to make careful cuts as the economy wobbles. Finance Secretary Paul Chan meets the press after delivering the budget for 2024 on February 28, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read MoreHong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US President Donald Trump. Photo: Flickr/antancoins. Bitcoin recently hit a record of close to US$110,000 while others…
Read MoreTaobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PapaHome has over 10,000 furniture and home decoration items on display, allowing customers to get an up-close look before purchasing online. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3299793/taobaos-first-physical-store-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s budget will focus on ‘fiscal consolidation’: Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spending to be ‘strictly controlled’ and government will aim at modest revenue through user-pays principle, he says in his weekly blog. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299791/hong-kongs-budget-will-focus-fiscal-consolidation-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Children Hospital’s suspended ENT department to resume after June
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital Authority chief sees ‘light in the tunnel’ over manpower shortages, hopes operations can resume as soon as next quarter ‘if possible’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299789/hong-kong-children-hospitals-suspended-ent-department-resume-after-june?utm_source=rss_feed
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