Hong Kong leader John Lee ‘confident’ that investors in government’s Northern Metropolis will see good returns
[HKFP] - 12/4/2024
Chief Executive John Lee has said he is “confident” that investors in the government’s Northern Metropolis development project will see good returns, after the city’s business sector signed a letter of intent to support the large-scale development scheme. Lee said on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong customs arrests 6, seizes illicit cigarettes worth HK$114 million
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 1/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
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[RTHK] - 1/01/2025
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[RTHK] - 1/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong policeman hurt after being dragged 250 metres by ‘suspicious’ van
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[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025