Hong Kong bus firms get nod to raise fares by up to 7.5% from January 5
[South China Morning Post] - 12/17/2024
Sources say fare increases were approved by Executive Council, city’s top decision-making body, on Tuesday.
In Hong Kong newspapers
UK ‘concerned’ by China ‘challenge’ amid espionage allegations surrounding well-connected businessman Yang Tengbo
By James Pheby and Joe Jackson The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by (…)
[HKFP] - 17/12/2024
Lawyers group has ‘frank’ talk with Beijing about Hong Kong post-Article 23
Bar Association speaks with officials from Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office about areas of concern among general (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 17/12/2024
Govt urged to allow more tour groups to access sights
Tourism sector representatives on Tuesday called on the government to allow more tour groups to access sights and (…)
[RTHK] - 17/12/2024
Exco approves fare hikes for 3 bus companies
The Executive Council on Tuesday gave the green light for three bus companies to increase their fares, although the (…)
[RTHK] - 17/12/2024
Cutting civil servants’ pay would impact public’s earnings, HK legislators say amid looming HK$100 bn deficit
Cutting the salaries of Hong Kong’s civil servants was not the best option to tackle a looming budget deficit as it (…)
[HKFP] - 17/12/2024
Police plan to put up 7,000 CCTVs in HK by 2027
Police on Tuesday said they plan to install up to 7,000 surveillance cameras across Hong Kong in roughly three (…)
[RTHK] - 17/12/2024
Hong Kong lawmaker hits out at government claims over Coliseum capacity usage
Lawmaker Adrian Ho says he has ‘personally’ heard from pop stars whose applications were repeatedly rejected by venue.
[South China Morning Post] - 17/12/2024
Hong Kong to host global heavyweights at Asian Financial Forum on ‘next growth engine’
The event on January 13 and 14 will bring together 100 global policymakers, business leaders, investors and experts.
[South China Morning Post] - 17/12/2024
John Lee urges Hongkongers to seize ‘golden opportunities’ amid tourist influx
City leader also promises smooth border crossing for mainland Chinese tourists ahead of Christmas holiday.
[South China Morning Post] - 17/12/2024
Hong Kong police investigating after dogs owned by ex-beauty queen poisoned
Lisa-Marie Tse says ‘disgusting’ person left chicken and sausages laced with neurotoxins on plate on road where she (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
Police warn Carousell users of bogus payment websites
Police are urging users of the popular online trading platform Carousell to be vigilant against bogus payment links (…)
[RTHK] - 17/12/2024