Hong Kong government’s KPIs insufficient to measure qualitative progress: experts
[South China Morning Post] - 10/22/2024
City leader John Lee doubles down on governance approach, but an economist and a human resources expert point out limits of existing metrics.
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14 new options launched for tourists seeking in-depth Hong Kong experiences
Plan features tours offered by six agencies, encompassing 14 itineraries that combine mega-events, shopping and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/10/2024
Top bid for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year Fair stall drops 17%, vendors cite weak economy
Highest bid for prime spot at Victoria Park stood at HK$182,000, down from HK$220,000 previously.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/10/2024
Burglars raid home of ex-police chief Andy Tsang
Police are investigating a burglary at the home of their retired commissioner, Andy Tsang. Responding to media (…)
[RTHK] - 22/10/2024
T1 signal likely by Friday, says observatory
The observatory says it will issue the Standby Signal No 1 late on Thursday or early Friday, if Tropical Cyclone (…)
[RTHK] - 22/10/2024
Hongkongers told to watch out for suspected poaching activities while hiking in country parks, remote areas
Hongkongers have been urged to remain vigilant to possible poaching activities while hiking in country parks or (…)
[HKFP] - 22/10/2024
Hong Kong labour chief says poverty line ‘inadequate’ at reflecting inequality as NGOs urge return of threshold
Hong Kong’s labour minister has said using a poverty line to measure inequality was “inadequate,” after pausing the (…)
[HKFP] - 22/10/2024
Auctions for Lunar New Year fair stalls kick off
Four fast food stalls at Victoria Park's annual Lunar New Year fair were auctioned off on Tuesday for a total of (…)
[RTHK] - 22/10/2024
China launches live-fire exercise in Taiwan Strait amid ramped up military pressure
China’s military began a live-fire exercise near Taiwan on Tuesday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island (…)
[HKFP] - 22/10/2024
Hong Kong’s climate actions must match its words
As the city lags behind in climate resilience, the government should do more to save energy and reduce greenhouse (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/10/2024
Tung Chung Line to be hit by works on Saturday night
MTR officials have warned that services on the Tung Chung Line are expected to be curtailed late on Saturday night, (…)
[RTHK] - 22/10/2024
Hongkonger loses appeal bid against conviction, 6-year jail term for trying to take officer’s gun during 2019 protest
A Hong Kong court has rejected a man’s attempt to appeal his conviction and six-year prison term for attempting to (…)
[HKFP] - 22/10/2024