Category: Localities
‘Hong Kong deficit woes won’t stop funding of Northern Metropolis with bonds’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief Paul Chan cites study showing Hong Kong’s debt level is low despite issuing bonds to support infrastructure. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298871/hong-kong-press-northern-metropolis-despite-deficit-woes-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMei KTV’s Hong Kong launch triggers call for city businesses to meet locals’ needs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman issues call to action after successful opening of Beijing-based karaoke chain’s first branch in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298868/mei-ktvs-hong-kong-launch-triggers-call-city-businesses-meet-locals-needs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePanda-monium at Ocean Park as crowds flock to see Hong Kong’s twin cubs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than 1,000 excited fans visited the park on Sunday morning for the public debut of panda cubs ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298865/panda-monium-ocean-park-crowds-flock-see-hong-kongs-twin-cubs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePORI’s looming end and why Hong Kong needs credible polling outfits
Hong Kong Free Press On Thursday, pollster Robert Chung announced that the independent Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI) would “suspend all its self-funded research activities indefinitely, including regular tacking surveys conducted since 1992… or even may close down,” citing the “current environment.” This is an alarming development. The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research…
Read MoreAs Hong Kong plans crackdown on tiny flats, operators are reluctant to maintain supply whilst tenants feel the squeeze
Hong Kong Free Press Hayson Chan, business development director of rental company Rent to Rent Innovation, expects about a quarter of his subdivided flats to be deemed illegal under an unprecedented crackdown on unliveable dwellings in Hong Kong. A subdivided unit managed by property agent Jack in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Under a…
Read MoreWill Hongkongers be next to leave US under Trump’s immigration crackdown?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US immigration crackdown has Hongkongers using Deferred Enforced Departure scheme facing uncertain future. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3298828/will-hongkongers-be-next-leave-us-under-trumps-immigration-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese animated blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ breaks records, prompts patriotism
Hong Kong Free Press Animated Chinese blockbuster “Ne Zha 2”, based on traditional mythology, has smashed multiple box office records on its way to becoming the country’s most successful movie ever. Ne Zha 2 poster. Photo: Enlight Pictures. The tale of a rebellious young deity who battles dragons is the first movie to earn over…
Read MoreGreater Bay Airlines is expected to provide more reliable services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s aviation dreams depend on a commitment to quality and fair competition from all airlines operating in the city. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3298844/greater-bay-airlines-expected-provide-more-reliable-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 4, seize HK$5.5 million of drugs including ‘space oil’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two men and two women, aged between 27 and 41, have been arrested in connection with two cases of alleged drug trafficking, force says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298849/hong-kong-police-arrest-4-seized-hk55-million-drugs-including-space-oil?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHelper’s Hong Kong court victory in sexual harassment case ‘rare but encouraging’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Helpers face huge challenges in even filing sexual abuse or harassment cases, let along prevailing, advocates say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298847/helpers-hong-kong-court-victory-sexual-harassment-case-rare-encouraging?utm_source=rss_feed
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