Beijing to slap visa curbs on US officials for ‘behaving poorly’ on Hong Kong
[South China Morning Post] - 12/10/2024
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning says Beijing has stated its position to the US.
In Hong Kong newspapers
The men, women – and animals – that made Hong Kong’s headlines in 2024
From former newspaper owner Jimmy Lai to the city’s growing panda family, the Post looks back on those who stole the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 31/12/2024
Hong Kong appoints Chan Tsz-tat as new customs chief as Louise Ho retires from dep’t
Hong Kong has appointed a new customs chief to replace former department head Louise Ho, who went on pre-retirement (…)
[HKFP] - 31/12/2024
Hong Kong seeks to overturn legal challenge against Fanling golf course housing project
The government is seeking to overturn a legal challenge against a large-scale housing project on part of a golf club (…)
[HKFP] - 31/12/2024
Hong Kong floats land premium offer to boost interest in 2 large sites
Incentive aims to promote modern industrial development at two sites in Northern Metropolis.
[South China Morning Post] - 31/12/2024
Fraser Stoddart, Nobel laureate and professor at University of Hong Kong, dies
Stoddart, who was 82, won Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2016 and joined department of chemistry last year.
[South China Morning Post] - 31/12/2024
Crowds gather in top spots ahead of Hong Kong’s New Year’s Eve fireworks
At the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, excited visitors began gathering in the early afternoon.
[South China Morning Post] - 31/12/2024
Hong Kong’s first breast milk bank to open next week
Facility aims to collect 1,000 litres per year to help up to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.
[South China Morning Post] - 31/12/2024
Chan Tsz-tat appointed as new Customs chief
The State Council on Tuesday appointed Chan Tsz-tat as the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, replacing Louise Ho. (…)
[RTHK] - 31/12/2024
Safeguarding security among key duties: customs chief
The new commissioner for customs and excise, Chan Tsz-tat, said on Tuesday that safeguarding national security is (…)
[RTHK] - 31/12/2024
Tencent-backed online healthcare platform WeDoctor revives plan for Hong Kong IPO
Earlier this month, sources said the company expected to raise US$400 million to US$500 million.
[South China Morning Post] - 31/12/2024
Hong Kong authorities appeal court ruling on golf course flats
Court this month overturned approval for 12,000 public housing flats on golf course.
[South China Morning Post] - 30/12/2024