Category: Localities
Malaysia reaffirms Hong Kong investment ties amid worries over Trump’s tactics
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia’s trade minister, says Asean should continue to engage with Washington while also diversifying supply chains. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3299046/malaysia-reaffirms-hong-kong-investment-ties-amid-worries-over-trumps-tactics?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Treat like a dog’: Hong Kong father denies murdering girl, 3, by shaking her
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lau Kai-ping, 42, says his daughter fell out of bed but prosecutors argue her injuries were consistent with violent shaking. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299041/treat-dog-hong-kong-father-denies-murdering-girl-3-shaking-her?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More18 Hong Kong banks join forces to help SMEs weather financial storm
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Banks agree to join the customer financial arrangements negotiation mechanism to help resolve funding difficulties. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299039/18-hong-kong-banks-join-forces-help-smes-weather-financial-storm?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong institution uncovers 3 cases of fraudulent mainland applications
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tung Wah College says some applicants even asked others to take entrance exams, interviews on their behalf. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3299036/hong-kong-institution-uncovers-3-cases-fraudulent-mainland-applications?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to open applications for 5,060 temporary public flats next week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Second phase of scheme to cover sites in Kai Tak and Tuen Mun, as well as renovated former schools in Kwun Tong and Sheung Shui. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299030/hong-kong-open-applications-5060-light-public-flats-next-week?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to become Muslim-friendly city for Asean businesses, tourists: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities have introduced incentives such as simplifying immigration requirements, offering more halal options, city leader says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299020/hong-kong-become-muslim-friendly-city-asean-businesses-tourists-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s AI chatbot DeepSeek removed from South Korea app stores pending privacy review
Hong Kong Free Press By Hieun Shin Chinese AI app DeepSeek will not be available to download in South Korea pending a review of its handling of user data, Seoul authorities said Monday. Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI assistant. File photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot stunned investors and industry insiders with its ability to match…
Read MoreHong Kong nat. security police take in 3rd relative of wanted activist Carmen Lau to assist investigation
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police have taken in a third relative of ex-district councillor Carmen Lau, who has a HK$1 million bounty on her head for alleged national security law violations. Activist Carmen Lau. File photo: Carmen Lau, via Facebook. A female relative of Lau was brought to Tuen Mun Police Station on…
Read MoreHong Kong watchdog slams McCafe, 7-Eleven over wasteful bring-own-cup services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council finds two chains among culprits creating waste even when customers bring their own cups for takeaway drinks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298992/hong-kong-watchdog-slams-mccafe-7-eleven-over-wasteful-bring-own-cup-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIs major trouble brewing for Hong Kong’s housing market? Not so fast
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While financial distress is apparent, the risks must be put into context. The city’s woes are more externally driven than home-grown. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3298953/major-trouble-brewing-hong-kongs-housing-market-not-so-fast?utm_source=rss_feed
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