Category: Localities
70% of Hong Kong companies saw cyberattacks this year, privacy watchdog survey finds
Hong Kong Free Press Almost seven out of 10 Hong Kong companies experienced cyberattacks in the past year, the city’s privacy watchdog has found after a survey revealed that firms’ cybersecurity readiness still stood at “basic” levels. Ada Chung (left) and Alex Chan (right) on November 21, 2024. Photo: PCPD. The index, which evaluates companies’…
Read MoreChina blames US support for Taiwan for failure of defence chiefs Dong Jun and Lloyd Austin to meet
Hong Kong Free Press China on Thursday blamed Washington’s support for Taiwan for the failure of the two countries’ defence ministers to meet this week, after US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called Beijing’s no-show “unfortunate”. China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun (centre) walks out after a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on…
Read MoreHongkonger honoured for bravery after dying in bid to save girl in sea
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vincent So awarded silver medal for diving into water to try to save a girl who was attempting suicide. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287653/hongkonger-honoured-bravery-after-dying-bid-save-girl-sea?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina unveils rock-catching spacecraft, ‘Jay Chou of fitness world’: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From EU warning China against making drones for Russia to Malaysia’s fitness influencer, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3287535/china-unveils-rock-catching-spacecraft-jay-chou-fitness-world-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong woman arrested over throwing red paint at gov’t headquarters
Hong Kong Free Press A woman has been arrested on suspicion of throwing a bottle of red paint at the Hong Kong government headquarters. Central Government Offices in Admiralty. Photo: GovHK. A 46-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday for alleged criminal damage in connection with red paint found splashed on a flower bed and pedestrian…
Read MoreFemale skeleton found in park in southern Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Remains of woman located on slope near basketball court in Ap Lei Chau Park in Aberdeen, police reveal. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3287639/female-skeleton-found-park-southern-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePanda Watch: how can Hong Kong cash in on panda economy as cubs reach milestone?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Park will mark cubs’ milestone with series of celebrations on Saturday, while father Le Le will make his first public appearance in months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287603/panda-watch-how-can-hong-kong-cash-panda-economy-cubs-reach-milestone?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai trial: no seditious intent or ‘hate’ in Hong Kong reports, he says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai denies inciting hatred against authorities through three commentaries he wrote for Apple Daily. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287609/jimmy-lai-hong-kong-trial-focus-set-be-his-hong-kong-apple-daily-reports?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVisa denials under Trump could be an opportunity for Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong can attract talent disillusioned by US immigration rules but policymakers must act fast to promote what the city has to offer. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3286565/visa-denials-under-trump-could-be-opportunity-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong proposes new building rules, incentives to favour elderly amid ageing population
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Development Bureau proposal includes certain design requirements and exemptions from gross floor area calculations for senior-friendly facilities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287623/hong-kong-proposes-new-building-rules-incentives-favour-elderly-amid-ageing-population?utm_source=rss_feed
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