Category: Localities
Why Hong Kong must be careful about cutting university funding
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Arbitrary funding cuts could hurt the city’s education hub ambition. What’s needed is a clear framework of what counts as excessive reserves. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3299032/why-hong-kong-must-be-careful-about-cutting-university-funding?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong budget: can Paul Chan make needed cuts without angering the public?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post examines the difficulties the government faces should it cut expenditure in major spending areas, such as the HK$2 transport subsidy, public healthcare and civil servant salaries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299357/hong-kong-budget-can-paul-chan-make-needed-cuts-without-angering-public?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong banks face rising risks amid prolonged property slump, Moody’s warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Moody’s highlights the potential for higher loan-loss provisions and a tightening of credit lines, particularly for smaller developers. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3299294/hong-kong-banks-face-rising-risks-amid-prolonged-property-slump-moodys-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAnimal NGO’s ‘Grim Reaper’ welcomes buyers to Hong Kong Fur Fair, urging an end to ‘showcase of suffering’
Hong Kong Free Press An animal activist dressed as the Grim Reaper staged a protest near the Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair on Wednesday, urging an end to the “extreme violence” involved in the industry. An animal activist dressed as the Grim Reaper stages a protest near the Hong Kong International Fur &…
Read MoreHong Kong’s M+ museum, MoMA sign first-of-its-kind collaboration deal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. M+ is also set to hold special exhibition showcasing over 200 works by renowned Chinese-French abstract painter Zao Wou-Ki. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299359/hong-kongs-m-museum-moma-sign-first-its-kind-collaboration-deal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSelf-Regulation for Lifelong Learners
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As parents, it can be challenging to watch our children wrestle with their emotions without interfering. However, this process of learning to…
Read More8 drivers intercepted in Hong Kong crackdown on 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. Undercover officers posed as passengers, police reveal, hours after taxi union called off strike planned for next month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299352/8-drivers-intercepted-hong-kong-crackdown-illegal-ride-hailing-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong trade unions face tougher scrutiny under proposed law change
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government intends to amend Trade Unions Ordinance to align with national security laws, including monitoring of funding from ‘external’ places. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3299349/hong-kong-trade-unions-face-tougher-scrutiny-under-proposed-law-change?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong eyes foreign investors in Cepa update to allow city’s laws on mainland
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Business leaders upbeat on ‘fascinating’ amendment to free-trade deal set to begin on March 1, as officials tout benefits for firms and talent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299345/hong-kong-eyes-foreign-investors-cepa-update-allow-citys-laws-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLawmakers slam HK$3.9 billion cost overrun, 2-year delay for Hong Kong tunnel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legco Public Accounts Committee members call on government to control project costs and management of contractors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299342/lawmakers-slam-hk39-billion-cost-overrun-2-year-delay-hong-kong-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed
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