Category: Localities
Hong Kong eyes closer economic ties with Southeast Asia during Apec summit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee has met leaders such as Singapore’s Lawrence Wong, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnam’s Luong Cuong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286854/hong-kong-eyes-closer-economic-ties-southeast-asia-during-apec-summit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity in Macau uncovers 20 students using fake Hong Kong exam credentials
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong education chief Christine Choi says university contacted local exam authorities for help, which filed a report to police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3286853/university-macau-uncovers-20-students-using-fake-hong-kong-exam-credentials?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRising in-flight thefts trigger ‘growing concern’ among Asia-Pacific airlines: aviation body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong police are also battling growing trend, noting a 75 per cent increase in crime on city-bound flights in first 10 months of 2024. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286847/rise-flight-thefts-triggers-growing-concern-among-asia-pacific-airlines-aviation-body?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Homeless people are not useless:’ Street sleepers’ running club aims for Hong Kong marathon event
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s marathon next February is set to feature a special team. A running club, mostly made up of current and former street sleepers, is entering the 10-kilometre event in hopes of changing society’s perception that homeless people are “useless.” A running club consisting of homeless individuals organised by the Society…
Read MoreHow China sought to censor news of deadly Zhuhai car attack
Hong Kong Free Press By Mary Yang At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man ploughed his car into pedestrians exercising around a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday night. Bouquets and candles left outside the spots complex in Zhuhai, China, where at least 35…
Read MoreRising above racism: the Nigerian Instagram blogger sharing bits of his life in Cantonese
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From cooking Nigerian food to bringing his girlfriend around Lagos, Adekunbi Hassan Salako has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286828/rising-above-racism-nigerian-instagram-blogger-sharing-bits-his-life-cantonese?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong signs ‘timely’ free-trade deal with Peru on Apec sidelines
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Agreement covers goods and services as well as investment a day after China-funded megaport inaugurated by Xi Jinping. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286838/hong-kong-signs-timely-free-trade-deal-peru-apec-sidelines?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-professor in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case dismisses lawyer, defends himself
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysian anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun, 60, has opted to defend himself for remainder of his murder retrial. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286826/ex-professor-hong-kong-yoga-ball-murder-case-dismisses-lawyer-defends-himself?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 of 15 Hong Kong restaurant chains refuse diners’ request to use own containers for takeaway
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer watchdog staff pose as patrons to test willingness of 15 chain restaurants to package takeaway in containers they brought with them. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286821/4-15-hong-kong-restaurant-chains-refuse-diners-request-use-own-containers-takeaway?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong power firms vow HK$310 million of relief measures before Legco meeting on prices
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Low-income households and NGOs the target of some measures to be rolled out by CLP Power and HK Electric. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286820/hong-kong-power-firms-vow-hk310-million-relief-measures-legco-meeting-prices?utm_source=rss_feed
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