Lower land prices, civil service pay freeze among options to tackle Hong Kong deficit, experts say
[South China Morning Post] - 12/4/2024
The 2024-25 financial year will be third in row for government to record deficit of least HK$100 billion.
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Hong Kong property deals hit 7-month high, but December slowdown looms
Some 7,689 real estate transactions worth US$8.2 billion were completed last month, according to the Land Registry.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/12/2024
New pharmacy at University of Hong Kong aims to optimise role of pharmacists in supporting primary healthcare
Pharmacy in university building next to Queen Mary Hospital offers free drug consultation services and affordable (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/12/2024
Hong Kong leader John Lee ‘confident’ that investors in government’s Northern Metropolis will see good returns
Chief Executive John Lee has said he is “confident” that investors in the government’s Northern Metropolis (…)
[HKFP] - 4/12/2024
Lower land prices, civil service pay freeze among options to tackle Hong Kong deficit, experts say
The 2024-25 financial year will be third in row for government to record deficit of least HK$100 billion.
[South China Morning Post] - 4/12/2024
Hongkongers in South Korea urged to put safety first after martial law chaos
‘Things could not be any more normal ... But people are glued to their phones and keep updating themselves with (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/12/2024
Hongkongers being lured to Southeast Asian countries and forced into illegal work: minister
Law enforcement agencies have received 23 related requests for assistance so far this year, security minister Chris (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/12/2024
Court ruling is latest twist in long battle to build flats on Hong Kong golf course
Post looks back at years-long effort to construct public housing on exclusive course and what’s next after Monday’s (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/12/2024
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: John Lee says winners exemplify city’s ‘can-do’ spirit
Honoured include teen who offers sports classes for underprivileged children and entrepreneur who hires the elderly.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/12/2024
Tolls for private cars at Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel to drop by up to 70% from May 2025
Transport authorities say motorists will be charged a maximum of HK$45 during peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays.
[South China Morning Post] - 4/12/2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay says sorry, removes Family Guy episode with Tiananmen ‘Tank Man’ scene
Carrier apologises after internet user complains over content potentially breaching national security law.
[South China Morning Post] - 4/12/2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly to Munich, relaunch Brussels service next year
Flag carrier ‘excited’ to be adding new Munich service, as it takes number of European destinations to 11.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/12/2024