Multiple-entry Hong Kong visas for Shenzhen residents to restart on Sunday in bid to breathe ‘new life’ into economy
[HKFP] - 11/29/2024
Shenzhen residents will soon be able to make more frequent trips to Hong Kong under the resumption of a multiple-entry visa scheme, which was suspended in 2015 owing to concerns about overcrowding in the city and unlicensed cross-border trade. From Sunday, Shenzhen residents can apply for a (…)
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Zeman calls for 'panda island' attraction
A former chairman of Ocean Park says the theme park needs to make the most of its unique panda attractions to boost (…)
[RTHK] - 29/11/2024
Hongkongers brace for disruption as CMB drivers go on strike in 1989 – from SCMP archive
35 years ago, Hong Kong’s CMB drivers held a four-hour strike to push for better retirement benefits.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/11/2024
Hong Kong police arrest man, 75, for suspected arson after fire destroys part of road noise barrier
Fire began under footbridge before spreading to the barrier, halting traffic on major highway for more than half a day.
[South China Morning Post] - 28/11/2024
More flights, cheaper fares on the way: airport boss
The new three-runway system will enable more flights to and from Chek Lap Kok and will bring down air fares, Airport (…)
[RTHK] - 29/11/2024
Hong Kong’s John Lee says multi-entry visas for Shenzhen residents may be revived soon in boon to tourism industry
City leader says he is grateful to Beijing for ‘accelerated progress’ with city’s request to revive and expand a (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/11/2024
Return of multi-entry visas crucial for Hong Kong tourism recovery, observers say
Move benefiting Shenzhen residents could reduce impact of Hongkongers spending across border, but businesses must (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/11/2024
Beijing slams ‘slander’ in US’ Hong Kong travel advisory over national security law
Washington ‘playing despicable tricks by distorting facts’ in advisory hitting out at national security law, office (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/11/2024
Chinese navy to make regular visits to Hong Kong, in move praised by analysts
Analysts say presence of PLA Navy ships will show country’s military might to residents and improve sense of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/11/2024
Govt condemns EU Parliament's HK resolution
The Hong Kong government said on Thursday that it rejects and strongly disapproves of the European Parliament’s (…)
[RTHK] - 28/11/2024
4 visa applicants and immigration consultancy charged over Hong Kong investment visa fraud
Hong Kong’s anti-graft watchdog has charged four people and the head of an immigration consultancy with conspiracy (…)
[HKFP] - 28/11/2024
Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs will be given ‘caring training’ at 2 to 3 years old
Giant pandas gifted by Bejiing, An An and Ke Ke, being taught how to respond to ‘target’ command, to enable physical (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/11/2024