Category: Localities
Hong Kong Journalists Association cancels annual dinner after 2 hotels axe booking
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Association puts plans for fundraising dinner on hold after Eaton HK and Regal Hongkong Hotel refuse to honour reservation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3299465/hong-kong-journalists-association-cancels-annual-dinner-after-2-hotels-axe-booking?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘MC’ Cheung, Donnie Yen among star line-up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium launch
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Other stars performing at event include Cantopop singers Joey Yung and Gin Lee, with Olympic fencer Vivian Kong to make appearance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299458/actor-donnie-yen-among-star-line-hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-launch?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers pass bill to decrease toll fees at Tai Lam Tunnel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislators also throw out proposal from lawmaker Michael Tien to grant motorists free access during non-peak hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299439/hong-kong-lawmakers-pass-bill-decrease-toll-fees-tai-lam-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong university student union axes Burmese film screening, citing last-minute gov’t warning
Hong Kong Free Press A student union at a Hong Kong university has cancelled the screening of a Burmese film set in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, citing a last-minute government warning that hosting the event may break the law. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The New Asia College Students’ Union (NASU)…
Read MoreHundreds of Chinese workers from Myanmar scam centres heading home via Thailand
Hong Kong Free Press Hundreds of Chinese workers were heading home on Thursday after being returned from online scam centres in Myanmar, as authorities crack down on the illegal operations. Alleged scam centre workers and victims rest during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Shwe Kokko in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy…
Read MoreHong Kong seeks to tighten labour union laws on national security grounds
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has proposed legislative amendments to permanently bar those convicted of national security offences from serving in labour unions and to require all foreign funding to be vetted by the authorities. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024.…
Read MoreAsian infrastructure bank raises US$549 million in Hong Kong dollar bond sale
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AIIB issuance attracts investors domestically and across Asia-Pacific, with final order book reaching HK$9 billion with more than 25 orders. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299396/asian-infrastructure-bank-raises-us549-million-hong-kong-dollar-bond-sale?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s M+ museum to show over 200 works by Zao Wou-Ki from December
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Venue is planning Asia’s first major retrospective of Zao’s graphic works as part of exhibition that includes other abstract masterpieces. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299373/hong-kongs-m-museum-show-over-200-works-zao-wou-ki-december?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: Eaton HK Hotel axes venue booking for journalists assoc. annual gala, days after Regal Hotel cancelled
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has said its venue booking for their annual fundraising gala next Monday has been cancelled by Eaton HK Hotel, with no reason given. Eaton HK Hotel. Photo: Eaton HK, via Facebook. It comes after the Regal Hongkong Hotel in Causeway Bay axed the union’s venue…
Read MoreHow you can protect yourself against fake ‘#’ text messages in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts have warned people to watch out for suspicious text messages that include ‘#’ prefix used by registered firms only. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299369/how-you-can-protect-yourself-against-fake-text-messages-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
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