Category: Localities
Hong Kong rescuers find 2 missing hikers after long helicopter search
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities locate boy, 6, and his aunt in Pat Sin Leng early on Wednesday after pair separated from companions the night before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3297388/hong-kong-rescuers-find-two-missing-hikers-after-long-helicopter-search?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEquipment fault causes disruptions on East Rail Line of Hong Kong’s MTR
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The MTR Corporation urges passengers on Wednesday morning to use other transport, with trains travelling at delayed intervals of up to 24 minutes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3297378/equipment-fault-causes-disruptions-east-rail-line-hong-kongs-mtr?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s 8 public universities amass nearly HK$140 billion in reserves
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief Paul Chan earlier called on institutions to make better use of funds and expand their sources of income. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297348/hong-kongs-8-public-universities-amass-nearly-hk140-billion-reserves?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSalary freeze for Hong Kong civil servants to tackle budget deficit, former minister suggests
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s former secretary for transport and housing Anthony Cheung has called for a pay freeze for public servants to reduce the city’s huge budget deficit. In an opinion piece published by Ming Pao on Tuesday, Cheung suggested that the government should freeze civil service salaries, instead of adopting a “one-size-fits-all…
Read MoreHong Kong sets post-pandemic record with 4.7 million visitors in January
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourism minister Rosanna Law says Lunar New Year ‘golden week’ holiday has been a great start to 2025. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297365/hong-kong-sets-post-pandemic-record-47-million-visitors-january?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to officially open on March 1
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 50,000 people join trial event, with stadium’s retractable roof open for first time to test noise levels. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297349/hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-officially-open-march-1?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAir Busan bans power banks in lockers after fire on Hong Kong-bound aircraft
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong expert says expansion of measure to other airlines will depend on further risk assessments by trade groups and carriers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3297362/air-busan-bans-power-banks-lockers-after-fire-hong-kong-bound-aircraft?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong should refer to past pay cuts for officials amid deficit: ex-minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anthony Cheung urges lawmakers and top officials to ‘proactively show their readiness to go through the difficult times with ordinary people’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297359/hong-kong-should-refer-past-pay-cuts-officials-amid-deficit-ex-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Scam farm’ victim, 31, set to return to Hong Kong on Tuesday evening
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woman was found on the Myanmese side of border near Thailand’s Tak province on Sunday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3297345/scam-farm-victim-31-set-return-hong-kong-tuesday-evening?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai rejects claim he used Hong Kong activist to lobby West for sanctions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former media boss says he suggested paralegal Wayland Chan meet a House of Lords member and a Hong Kong ‘freedom fighter’ in UK. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3297347/jimmy-lai-rejects-claim-he-used-hong-kong-activist-lobby-west-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed
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