Category: Localities
Hongkongers rush to sell, buy gold as precious metal’s price hits record high
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gold bought in October 2023 is worth 63 per cent more now, and some analysts expect the price to continue rising. https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3298559/hongkongers-rush-sell-buy-gold-precious-metals-price-hits-record-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rules imminent after long wait, but worries persist over cabbies’ livelihoods and potential for ‘abusive’ practices by ride-hailing giants. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298535/how-should-hong-kong-regulate-uber-and-other-ride-hailing-apps-amid-taxi-fury?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More30% surge in new cervical cancer cases in Hong Kong over past decade, experts say
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has seen a 30 per cent increase in new cervical cancer cases over the past decade, reversing a downtrend since the 1980s, experts have said. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Hextan Ngan, convenor of the HPV Prevention Alliance, said on Wednesday that nearly 600 new cervical cancer cases…
Read MoreAir passenger arrested in Hong Kong over ‘space oil’ haul worth HK$8.4 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Arrival from Bangkok was allegedly carrying 8kg of etomidate, with case coming day before the anaesthetic will be classified as dangerous drug. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298595/air-passenger-arrested-hong-kong-over-space-oil-haul-worth-hk84-million?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s leader stresses need to act on message from Beijing’s Xia Baolong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. John Lee meets senior officials upon his return from Harbin, stressing efforts must be stepped on Northern Metropolis and Hetao tech cooperation zone. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3298593/hong-kongs-leader-stresses-need-act-message-beijings-xia-baolong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More201 suspects investigated in crackdown on gang smuggling people into Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities also raided three premises on the mainland where counterfeit Hong Kong ID cards were made. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298589/201-suspects-investigated-crackdown-gang-smuggling-people-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreElderly father found dead, mentally disabled son unharmed in Hong Kong flat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says preliminary findings suggest father died one or two days ago and no suspicious circumstances detected. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298585/elderly-father-found-dead-mentally-disabled-son-unharmed-hong-kong-flat-police?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMainland China’s record-breaking Ne Zha 2 to hit cinemas in Hong Kong, Macau
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animated tale from Chinese mythology has broken box office records on mainland, earning 9.7 billion yuan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298578/mainland-chinas-record-breaking-ne-zha-2-hit-cinemas-hong-kong-macau?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s CityU can bear 3 to 5% funding cut, but deeper reduction harmful: president
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Freddy Boey says university will avoid firing employees and focus on digitalisation effort to enhance efficiency. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3298566/hong-kongs-cityu-can-bear-3-5-funding-cut-deeper-reduction-harmful-president?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSome Hong Kong taxi drivers decry strike against illegal ride-hailing services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A number say action planned for March 5 will achieve little and only send more passengers to operators such as Uber and Amap. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3298562/some-hong-kong-taxi-drivers-decry-strike-against-illegal-ride-hailing-services?utm_source=rss_feed
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