Category: Localities
Hong Kong health authorities dismiss concerns over hospital clusters revamp
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health minister says no hospital will be shut down under plan to merge eastern and western clusters on Hong Kong Island. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299624/hong-kong-health-authorities-dismiss-concerns-over-hospital-clusters-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEight reasons Hong Kong is an incredible place to work, live and study
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city entices global talent with its low-tax regime, established rule of law, well-developed transport system and vibrant entertainment scene. https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3299467/eight-reasons-hong-kong-incredible-place-work-live-and-study?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘No other choice’: Hong Kong Democratic Party veterans divided over move to disband
Hong Kong Free Press Veteran members of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, which announced on Thursday that it would take initial steps to disband, are split over the decision. Speaking during a Commercial Radio programme on Friday, founding member Fred Li said he was left “with no other choice” but to vote in favour, while former…
Read MoreBurglar gets life sentence in Hong Kong for murdering guard during break-in
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wong Shun-lam, 33, in debt to loan sharks, committed crime at Kwun Tong restaurant where he had previously worked as a cook. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299592/burglar-gets-life-sentence-hong-kong-murdering-guard-during-break?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippine police arrest over 450 in ‘Chinese-run’ scam centre raid in Manila
Hong Kong Free Press Philippine police arrested more than 450 people in a raid on an allegedly Chinese-run offshore gaming operator in Manila, the country’s anti-organised crime commission has said. Workers sit at their desks during a raid by agents of the Philippines’ Presidential Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the National Bureau of Investigation at…
Read MoreHong Kong tram operator needs stronger ties with tourism sector: lawmakers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislators issue call to action for Hong Kong Tramways, even as many express support for proposed fare increase. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299589/hong-kong-tram-operator-needs-stronger-ties-tourism-sector-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299584/what-hong-kong-super-march-and-how-can-you-take-part?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreStandard Chartered profit rises 19% with record gains in wealth management
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The London-based banking group will set aside US$1.5 billion for stock buy-backs and pay 37 US cents per share dividend for 2024. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299575/standard-chartered-profit-rises-19-record-gains-wealth-management?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to lower Tai Lam Tunnel toll fees starting May 31
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong will lower Tai Lam Tunnel’s toll fees for all types of vehicles from May 31, when the government takes over the tunnel that connects the northwestern districts with other urban areas. Tai Lam Tunnel. File photo: GovHK. On Thursday, the Legislative Council approved a range of new toll fees…
Read MoreBali’s tourism woes, Chinese scientists’ bamboo innovation: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Bali’s complaint about tourists being too frugal to a bamboo innovation, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3299447/balis-tourism-woes-chinese-scientists-bamboo-innovation-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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