Hong Kong’s MTR Corp loses London Elizabeth line contract after 10-year run
[South China Morning Post] - 11/20/2024
Transport sector lawmaker says he believes failed bid unrelated to politics, while another legislator unsure over reason for ‘tough’ renewal terms.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Hongkongers heading to airport urged to take trains during National Games test event
Organiser for Sunday cycling race says rolling traffic controls to be enforced on North Lantau Highway, with travel (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024
19-year-old Hong Kong student charged with insulting China’s anthem granted bail
A Hong Kong student charged with insulting China’s national anthem during a 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Hong (…)
[HKFP] - 20/11/2024
OSC funding improves access to mental health therapy
A pioneering initiative, one of the beneficiaries of this year's Operation Santa Claus (OSC), is hoping to improve (…)
[RTHK] - 20/11/2024
Lab-grown meat lands on Hong Kong plates as Australian start-up Vow begins sales
The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental has introduced two dishes featuring Sydney-based Vow’s cultured Japanese quail.
[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024
Hong Kong government condemns red paint attack at headquarters
Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024
Sports bodies that don't improve face subsidy cuts
The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China on Wednesday said member associations (…)
[RTHK] - 20/11/2024
‘Money in motion’ as top financiers discuss diversification at Hong Kong summit
The Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit will be back for a fourth year next November, HKMA CEO Eddie Yue says.
[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024
China urges ‘restraint’ after Russian President Vladimir Putin issues nuclear threat
China on Wednesday urged “calm” and “restraint” after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat and (…)
[HKFP] - 20/11/2024
Hong Kong sports bodies have 2 years to fall into line or risk losing funding: officials
New code of governance sets out three major areas where the city’s National Sports Associations need to improve by 2026.
[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024
'Let students play a part in fighting climate change'
UNICEF Hong Kong on Wednesday said everyone should play a part in living sustainably through environmental (…)
[RTHK] - 20/11/2024
Hong Kong’s spending on HK$2 public transport fares scheme rises for 3 years in a row
Welfare chief also reveals there were almost 10,000 cases of passengers misusing concessionary scheme since June (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024