Lam Cheuk-ting, six others found guilty of rioting
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and six other defendants were on Thursday convicted of rioting in Yuen Long during the 2019 protests. They were found guilty for their roles in clashes inside the Yuen Long MTR station on July 21 that year. In his verdict, District Court judge Stanley Chan said the (…)
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Ceiling for severance pay could be as high as HK$200k
The government has proposed that employees who lose their jobs after their companies go bankrupt can get as much as (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Hong Kong urged to demand private schools disclose financial status
Lawmakers make the call after indebted institution fails to refund at least HK$5.8 million worth of debentures to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
HKGCC predicts 2.3% GDP growth in 2025
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) on Thursday predicted real GDP growth of 2.3 percent in 2025, (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Boost exchanges between HK and capital: CE
Chief Executive John Lee has urged Hong Kong business representatives in Beijing to take a leading role in (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Volunteers from Hong Kong law firm Deacons spread joy among elderly
Local and ethnic minority elders take part in event held as part of law firm Deacons’ 14-year-long support for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
Surge in cases involving impersonation of officials
Police on Thursday reported a surge in cases involving the impersonation of officials, with nearly 900 scams (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Top Hong Kong officials paid more than HK$177 million in taxpayer dollars in 2024
Hong Kong’s top officials will earn more than HK$177 million taxpayer dollars this year, even as the city expects (…)
[HKFP] - 12/12/2024
'HK exports to see 4 percent growth in 2025'
Hong Kong’s exports will grow by four percent in the next year, according to a forecast by the Hong Kong Trade (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Hong Kong zoo where 12 monkeys died from bacterial infection to fully reopen on Friday
The Hong Kong zoo where 12 monkeys died from a bacterial infection will fully reopen to the public on Friday. The (…)
[HKFP] - 12/12/2024
Hong Kong home prices: up or down? Experts weigh in with their forecasts for 2025
Analysts forecast up to 5 per cent price fall or rise amid oversupply, falling interest rates and improving stock (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
Eyes in the sky: Hong Kong police considering AI-enhanced drone patrols
Hong Kong police are considering using drones for routine patrols and analysing their images with artificial (…)
[HKFP] - 12/12/2024