Category: Localities
Hong Kong Jockey Club chief expects ‘massive stimulus’ as sport is developed on mainland
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges believes there will be a racing and betting industry in mainland China in the future. https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3286472/hong-kong-jockey-club-chief-expects-massive-stimulus-sport-developed-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong rises to No 7 in digital competitiveness ranking, Singapore takes top spot
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong rises three places in report by Swiss International Institute for Management Development, strong in ‘technology’ and ‘knowledge’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286511/hong-kong-rises-no-7-digital-competitiveness-ranking-singapore-takes-top-spot?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan charged with insulting China’s national anthem during World Cup qualifier in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has been charged with insulting China’s national anthem during a 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Hong Kong in June. The 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier between Hong Kong and Iran held in Hong Kong Stadium on June 6, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Fu Tong. The 19-year-old…
Read MoreHong Kong lowers typhoon warning to T3 after Tropical Cyclone Toraji prompted latest T8 signal on record
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has downgraded its typhoon warning to a T3 as the Tropical Cyclone Toraji, which prompted the latest T8 storm signal ever issued in a year, departed. A Hongkongers braces against the winds brought by Tropical Cyclone Toraji on November 14, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hong Kong Observatory said…
Read MoreCan Hongkongers make it big in Peru? The country’s Chinese community, 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. The South American country is set to sign a free-trade agreement with Hong Kong, but dozens of city residents have called it home for decades. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286451/can-hongkongers-make-it-big-peru-countrys-chinese-community-experts-weigh?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘World class’ Hong Kong racing can boost tourism across GBA, Jockey Club chief says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges predicts number of mainland travellers to races in city could double by 2030. https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3286473/world-class-hong-kong-racing-can-boost-tourism-across-gba-jockey-club-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong commerce chief meets Thai, Indonesian counterparts to explore partnership
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Algernon Yau also expresses gratitude for the two nations’ support for city’s potential accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286479/hong-kong-commerce-chief-meets-thai-indonesian-counterparts-explore-partnership?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong stock market operates as normal during first-ever typhoon trading session
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Turnover of HK$173.31 billion (US$22.2 billion) exceeds the 10-month daily average of HK$127.8 billion, but falls short of HK$184.66 billion a day earlier. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3286478/hong-kong-stocks-near-7-week-low-during-first-ever-typhoon-trading-session?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy is Hong Kong getting typhoons in November and are more coming late in year?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Toraji is one of four storms to emerge simultaneously in November for the first time since records began in 1961. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286461/why-hong-kong-getting-typhoons-november-and-are-more-coming-late-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong nurse warns of mental health crisis in Gaza after returning from second deployment
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong nurse who has just returned from war-torn Gaza has warned of a deepening mental health crisis among Palestinians, especially children. A boy walks on the rubble of a house destroyed in an Israeli strike at the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on November 12, 2024, amid the…
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