Category: Localities
One Hong Kong doctor dies as health authorities suspect rare E. coli infection at Princess Margaret Hospital
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong doctor has died after he was suspected to have contracted a rare E. coli infection, the city’s health authorities have said. Two other doctors working at Princess Margaret Hospital are also suspected to have contracted the illness. Princess Margaret Hospital. File Photo: GovHK. The Centre for Health Protection…
Read MoreHong Kong tram passengers face fare increases of up to 15.4% under proposal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Tramways wants to increase adult fares from HK$3 to HK$3.30, while the elderly could be paying 20 HK cents more per trip. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298242/hong-kong-tram-passengers-face-fare-increases-154-under-proposal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVendor denies ticket sale glitch for NJZ’s show at ComplexCon Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fans of K-pop girl group earlier took to social media to complain that glitch had changed day passes to wrong date. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298231/vendor-denies-ticket-sale-glitch-njzs-show-complexcon-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to spend cautiously, maintain tax incentives ahead of budget
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce also calls for digital services tax to create level playing field for local businesses. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298227/hong-kong-urged-spend-cautiously-maintain-tax-incentives-ahead-budget?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong restaurant chain boss to sell Sha Tin building as retail woes worsen
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yeung Wai, the chairman of Fulum Group, is offering the Big Orange, acquired in 2013 for US$64 million, via tender. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3298228/hong-kong-restaurant-chain-boss-sell-sha-tin-building-retail-woes-worsen?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkong Post resumes accepting US-bound packages
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkong Post has resumed accepting US-bound parcels, the city’s postal authorities said, following Washington’s confirmation that it would not impose additional tariffs on packages from Hong Kong. A post office on February 5, 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In a statement on Monday night, Hongkong Post said that “as the United States…
Read More4 disqualified runners did not intentionally swap bibs, say Hong Kong marathon organisers
Hong Kong Free Press Four mainland Chinese runners who were disqualified from the 2025 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon did not deliberately swap their bibs, the event’s organisers have said. Hong Kong Marathon 2025. Photo: supplied. In a Monday night statement, organisers – the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) – said the…
Read MoreParaglider rescued from Hong Kong mountain after landing unconscious
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fire Services Department and police received call after 12.30pm, victim was airlifted by helicopter from Ma On Shan to hospital for treatment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298196/paraglider-rescued-hong-kong-mountain-after-landing-unconscious?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong, mainland stars to perform at ‘historic’ Kai Tak Sports Park opening
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Athletes and singers from across generations will feature in ‘grand’ March 1 ceremony, No 2 official Eric Chan says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298194/hong-kong-mainland-stars-perform-historic-kai-tak-sports-park-opening?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to showcase star-studded ‘grand’ opening ceremony on March 1
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park will showcase a “grand” opening ceremony featuring local and mainland Chinese athletes and celebrities on March 1, the city’s acting chief executive Eric Chan said. Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The HK$30 billion park – the largest sporting infrastructure ever built…
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