Category: Localities
Judges tell Jimmy Lai to ‘contain’ his emotions after tycoon’s fiery remarks in nat. security trial
Hong Kong Free Press Three Hong Kong judges overseeing the national security trial of Jimmy Lai have asked the jailed media tycoon to calm down and restrict himself to answering questions after he issued a fiery criticism against prosecutors in the witness box. Jimmy Lai in 2020. File photo: HKFP. High Court Judge Esther Toh…
Read More71 Hong Kong teachers disqualified in 2024 over criminal offences and misconduct, Education Bureau says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Education Bureau (EDB) has disqualified 71 teachers last year – the highest number since 2018 – with some cases involving criminal offences like child abuse and “serious professional misconduct.” Education Bureau. Photo: GovHK. The number of teachers who lost their licences in 2024 was 1.5 times higher than in…
Read MorePop culture fest ComplexCon to return in March with Metro Boomin, Zico in line-up
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Festival to be held at AsiaWorld-Expo will be expanded compared with last year, with more halls for merchandise sales and bigger concert venue. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297341/pop-culture-fest-complexcon-return-march-metro-boomin-zico-line?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong health authorities record 122 flu deaths in 4 weeks, urge residents to get vaccinated
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has urged the public to get flu jabs as it recorded 122 related deaths in the first four weeks of the influenza season which began in early January. During the period concerned, the CHP recorded 199 adult intensive care unit admissions, including 122 flu-related…
Read MoreBarbie ‘Big S’ Hsu’s family to bring ashes back to Taiwan on Thursday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hsu, 48, reportedly also suffered flu symptoms during family trip in Japan before she succumbed to pneumonia. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297312/barbie-big-s-hsus-family-bring-ashes-back-taiwan-thursday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFlu jab inquiries, bookings rise in Hong Kong after death of Barbie Hsu
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doctors say more people visiting clinics after news of actress’ death from pneumonia, triggered by flu which she contracted in Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3297316/flu-jab-inquiries-bookings-rise-hong-kong-after-death-barbie-hsu?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBlackpink’s Jisoo to hold fan meeting in Hong Kong as part of Asia tour
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. K-pop singer also says her ‘Lights, Love, Action’ tour to cover other Asian cities such as Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Macau, Taipei and Hanoi. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297297/blackpinks-jisoo-stop-hong-kong-part-asia-tour?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s CY Leung, Centaline founder clash over housing supply projections
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Agency head Shih Wing-ching says Leung’s criticism involving his firm amounts to ‘personal attack’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297292/hong-kongs-cy-leung-centaline-founder-clash-over-housing-supply-projections?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina eases travel curbs on Uyghurs but maintains ‘severe’ controls – report
Hong Kong Free Press China has eased travel curbs on Uyghurs but maintains “severe restrictions” on those seeking to go abroad or visit family in Xinjiang, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report said Monday. This photo taken on July 19, 2023, shows a policeman standing in front of a propaganda billboard that reads: “National unity…
Read MoreHong Kong property sales slip to 4-month low as tariffs, interest-rate path unnerved buyers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deals involving residential and commercial properties and parking spaces fell in January as buyers braced for geopolitical tensions, slower rate cuts. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3297285/hong-kong-property-sales-slip-4-month-low-tariffs-interest-rate-path-unnerved-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed
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