University in Hong Kong recruits 100 overseas, mainland Chinese academics in 2-year drive
[South China Morning Post] - 11/12/2024
One new recruit at University of Science and Technology points to Hong Kong’s fairer gender opportunities and more generous government funding for research.
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Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches new route to Zhoushan, site of sacred Mount Putuo
City offers direct route for travellers and pilgrims wanting to visit Mount Putuo, one of four mountains on the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/11/2024
Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong hits out after UK official meets Jimmy Lai son
Ministry’s office in Hong Kong lashes out after meeting between British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Sebastien (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/11/2024
John Lee stresses Hong Kong’s business leaders have autonomy but can contribute more
City leader’s assurance follows call from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, for the business (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/11/2024
HK's ETF market will continue to grow: Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Tuesday expressed confidence that Hong Kong's exchange traded-fund (ETF) market (…)
[RTHK] - 12/11/2024
Apec trip to boost ties, promote Hong Kong: CE
Chief Executive John Lee plans to garner support for Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic (…)
[RTHK] - 12/11/2024
Russia and China must counter US ‘containment,’ Russia security chief says
By Olivia Hotham. Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China’s foreign minister Wang Yi their two (…)
[HKFP] - 12/11/2024
Police lay murder charge against three men
Police said they've laid a holding charge of murder against three men, aged between 58 and 63, and the case will be (…)
[RTHK] - 12/11/2024
'Mutual respect key for Hong Kong-US relations'
Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday called for mutual respect from the United States in its relationship with Hong (…)
[RTHK] - 12/11/2024
2 Hong Kong bus firms seek fare increases of up to nearly 10% amid sluggish economy
KMB has applied to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of about 10 per cent for most (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/11/2024
Business leaders should 'show love for Hong Kong'
The top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has told business leaders to show their love for the SAR and (…)
[RTHK] - 12/11/2024
Mainland China tech giant Baidu applies to launch autonomous vehicle trials in Hong Kong
Baidu, which operates driverless taxis across the border in Wuhan, wants to test autonomous vehicles at Hong Kong (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/11/2024