Category: Localities
Jimmy Lai denies inciting violence among ‘valiant’ Hong Kong protesters in 2019
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former media boss says Apple Daily op-ed that called for leadership team was simply to help radical protesters set basic principles. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299187/jimmy-lai-denies-inciting-violence-among-valiant-hong-kong-protesters-2019?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 reports record revenue driven by overseas visitors
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lantau Island cable car operator says 2024 revenue reached HK$413 million, up 30 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299185/hong-kongs-ngong-ping-360-reports-record-revenue-driven-overseas-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIllicit cigarette seizures in Hong Kong surge 80% in 2024, worth HK$2.7 billion
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Customs chief says spike in cases linked to rising tobacco tax in city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299170/illicit-cigarette-seizures-hong-kong-surge-80-2024-worth-hk27-billion?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong infant stable after receiving heart donation from mainland China, doctor says
Hong Kong Free Press The condition of an eight-month-old Hong Kong infant who received a heart transplant from a donor in mainland China is stable, a senior doctor has said, adding that the next few days will still be critical. Eight-month-old Whitney. File photo: Supplied. “It is now about 36 hours after Whitney had the…
Read MoreCook Islands PM defends pact with China, urges Pacific nation not to depend on ‘big brother’ New Zealand
Hong Kong Free Press The Cook Islands’ prime minister on Tuesday defended a new partnership pact with China and urged his country not to depend on handouts from “big brother” New Zealand. The Cook Islands’ Prime Minister Mark Brown. File Photo: The Office of the Prime Minister of Cook Islands. Prime Minister Mark Brown said…
Read MoreNumber of babies born in Hong Kong rises by 11% to 36,700 last year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Increase follows unveiling of government bonus scheme in 2023 that gives parents HK$20,000 for each newborn. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3299155/number-babies-born-hong-kong-rises-11-36700-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s minimum wage to increase by 5.25% from HK$40 to HK$42.1 per hour
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government accepts Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation, with revised rate coming into effect on May 1 pending Legco approval. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299130/hong-kongs-minimum-wage-increase-525-hk40-hk421-hour?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWait for Hong Kong public rental flats drops to 5.3 years, lowest since 2018
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 confident waiting time can be cut to 4½ years, if including applicants allocated to temporary homes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299129/wait-hong-kong-public-rental-flats-drops-53-years-lowest-2018?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong leader warns taxi drivers against ‘drastic action’ amid threat of strike over ride-hailing services
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has warned that “drastic action” by taxi drivers would not gain public support, ahead of a deadline for a citywide strike demanding government regulation of unlicensed ride-hailing services. Chief Executive John Lee. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The city’s leader made the comment on Tuesday, a…
Read MoreHong Kong police launch AI-powered website to help people exit new Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Police Force has launched an AI-powered website to help people leave the Kai Tak Sports Park. A stress test participant scans the “Easy Leave” QR code to get real-time information on exit routes on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Kai Tak sports facility. Photo: HKPF. The website…
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