Category: Localities
Hong Kong offers help to woman seriously injured in Taiwan crash
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwanese media says a Hong Kong tourist was seriously injured after the taxi that she was in hit a traffic island at the airport. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3295725/hong-kong-offers-help-woman-seriously-injured-taiwan-crash?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Reducing energy consumption and reclaiming plastic bag levy revenues are just some options available instead of cutting public services. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3295595/how-hong-kong-can-cut-wasteful-spending-and-boost-revenue?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to crack down on unlicensed tour guides from mainland China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Local companion’ services offer access to authentic experiences but industry players warn of consequences for those working illegally. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295706/hong-kong-urged-crack-down-unlicensed-tour-guides-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers to keep forfeiting flat deposits at high rate, agents forecast
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deposit defaults on new homes shot up by 75 per cent to 449 last year, and property agents see the trend continuing into 2025. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295691/hongkongers-keep-forfeiting-flat-deposits-high-rate-agents-forecast?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong should offer tax benefits to attract e-commerce, ‘review’ civil service to boost economy, Deloitte says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to cross-border e-commerce platforms to attract such businesses and look at reviewing the civil service as ways to boost the economy, accounting firm Deloitte has suggested ahead of upcoming budget announcements. Deloitte makes recommendations for Hong Kong’s upcoming Budget on January 21, 2025. Photo: Supplied.…
Read MoreChinese electronics recycler GEM plans Hong Kong share listing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Specialist in recycling batteries, electronic waste, scrapped cars and waste plastics seeks funds to speed global expansion. https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3295696/chinese-electronics-recycler-gem-plans-hong-kong-share-listing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295707/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-denies-stirring-trouble-ex-us-diplomats-orders?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong may require minimum stay to obtain ‘local student’ university status
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3295699/hong-kong-may-require-minimum-stay-obtain-local-student-university-status?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSecond University of Hong Kong student falls victim to scam, loses HK$1.8 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295688/second-university-hong-kong-student-falls-victim-scam-loses-hk18-million?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong minister voices concern over Greater Bay Airlines flight cancellations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transport bureau says Mable Chan has reached out to airline executives, while carrier has assured it will help affected customers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295686/hong-kong-minister-voices-concern-over-greater-bay-airlines-flight-cancellations?utm_source=rss_feed
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