Better after-death arrangements will spare our loved ones some grief
[South China Morning Post] - 12/29/2024
Less red tape would spare those who survive us some pain and confusion, as would setting out our wishes early and clearly.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Crime in Hong Kong: Post looks back on 2024’s biggest arrests, scams and heists
City witnessed string of incidents that shocked the public, from the emergence of a new narcotic to a HK$200 million (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
1.1km boardwalk set to open in Hong Kong’s North Point by Lunar New Year
Project built beneath Island Eastern Corridor is part of a HK$6.5 billion harbourfront enhancement programme.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Worker dies after being crushed by glass panel
The Labour Department (LD) said it is deeply concerned about a fatal accident at a construction site in Yau Ma Tei, (…)
[RTHK] - 29/12/2024
Hong Kong banks may cut rate to record low 5% in 2025, benefiting property and economy
A straw poll of 10 analysts surveyed by the Post expect up to three rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and HKMA (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Hong Kong green group warns revised IT hub plan could harm bird flight paths
Authorities have revised plans for Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
National security law, minister sackings bookend big year in Hong Kong politics
City continues to deal with consequences of 2019 unrest with a UK spying case, banning of a song and jailing of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
'Article 23 legislation was a massive challenge'
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has described the successful enactment of the national security legislation under (…)
[RTHK] - 29/12/2024
Hong Kong gears up for expected influx of arrivals ahead of new year
Nearly 260,000 people enter city through 13 checkpoints by 4pm on Sunday.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Hong Kong to grapple with turbulent market in 2025, finance chief says
Paul Chan also says city has made ‘steady progress’ despite uncertainties, points to improving capital market sentiment.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Hong Kong unveils Tian Tan ‘Big Buddha’ in 1993 – from the SCMP archive
Hong Kong inaugurated the giant statue on December 29, 1993, although plans were first announced in 1969.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
HK's economy remains strong going into 2025: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that Hong Kong's economy remains strong and resilient, despite (…)
[RTHK] - 29/12/2024