Category: Localities
‘Complex situation’ in Myanmar poses biggest hurdle to helping trapped Hongkongers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk also says ‘areas that the Myanmese government can control are relatively small’, amid country’s civil war. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298348/complex-situation-myanmar-poses-biggest-hurdle-helping-trapped-hongkongers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines sacks team behind mass flight cancellations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Carrier says staff failed to follow protocol, made bad decisions and communicated poorly, leading to cancellation of over 100 flights in February, March. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3298342/hong-kongs-greater-bay-airlines-sacks-team-behind-axing-over-100-flights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese exporters cautiously confident despite US President Donald Trump’s trade threats
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese merchants at one of the world’s largest wholesale markets said on Tuesday they were cautiously confident of weathering a potential trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump. Containers are seen at the port in Nanjing, in Chinas eastern Jiangsu province on February 5, 2025. Photo: China Out/AFP. Trump imposed fresh…
Read MoreHong Kong Tramways seeking 10% fare increase to HK$3.30
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Tramways has applied to increase adult fares by 10 per cent, from HK$3 to HK$3.30, citing sluggish ridership and rising operational costs. A tram in Central. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. In a press release on Tuesday, the company said it had submitted a fare adjustment proposal to the Transport Department.…
Read MoreHong Kong uses DNA to probe death of doctor in suspected E coli cluster
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doctor’s age and bacteria’s nature prompt check of possible causes such as chemical exposure, autoimmune issues and radiation-linked problems. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298314/hong-kong-uses-dna-probe-suspected-e-coli-cluster-after-doctors-death?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSkytopia vision doesn’t serve Hongkongers’ needs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The costly high-end project is out of place in a city where residents are grappling with rising costs and desperate for budget-friendly options. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3298036/skytopia-vision-doesnt-serve-hongkongers-needs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreReported crime up 5% in 2024 with fraud rising 11.7% – police chief
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong recorded more than 94,700 reported crime cases in 2024 – up 5 per cent from the previous year – driven by a surge in scams, the city’s police commissioner has said. Hong Kong Police Force. File photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP. Fraud cases, which continued to cause the increase in overall…
Read MoreTop international school, education foundation allocated 2 Hong Kong campuses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities estimate sites allocated to Chinese International School, YK Pao Education Foundation can accommodate up to about 1,000 pupils. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3298280/top-international-school-education-foundation-allocated-2-hong-kong-campuses?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2 men found dead in Hong Kong village around same time as suspected suicide
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police find pair, aged 93 and 69, in Yuen Long ground-floor flat while 19-year-old falls to his death at nearby housing estate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298288/2-men-found-dead-hong-kong-village-around-same-time-suspected-suicide?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAI-powered platform helps Hong Kong’s CLP detect electricity supply threats
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CLP Power has deployed a new Grid-V system, which integrates about 3,000 sensor points and cameras, to monitor infrastructure round the clock. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298283/ai-powered-platform-helps-hong-kongs-clp-detect-electricity-supply-threats?utm_source=rss_feed
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