Hong Kong to focus on ‘retaining’ talent after recruitment drive, labour chief says
[HKFP] - 12/30/2024
Hong Kong will focus on “retaining talent” after multiple admission schemes brought around 175,000 people to the city over the past two years, including two top snooker players and a former NBA star, the labour chief has said. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun also said on Monday that (…)
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Hong Kong journalism lecturer defends student reporters after documentary accused of ‘sweeping generalisations’
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[HKFP] - 7/01/2025
District councillors oppose first project under Hong Kong land sharing scheme
More than 10 council members oppose plan to build over 1,700 homes in Tai Po, citing transport capacity concerns.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
88% of submissions about Hong Kong flower market redevelopment oppose plan, urban planning body says
Almost 90 per cent of submissions received about the proposed redevelopment of Hong Kong’s historic flower market (…)
[HKFP] - 7/01/2025
Hong Kong immigration officers arrest 26 suspected illegal workers in crackdown
Authorities also arrest three suspected employers, saying illegal workers could seek to capitalise on demand in (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Hong Kong’s ambitious plan to build 3 artificial islands set for another delay
Development chief refuses to set starting date for reclamation work for HK$580 billion project as government (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
‘We got your back,’ Hong Kong breast milk donors tell mums of premature babies
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in Kowloon Bay is home to the city’s first breast milk bank, which hopes to collect (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
100,000 spectators expected at Hong Kong Lunar New Year float parade
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[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Judges grill Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai over calls for Taiwan to join US alliance
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[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
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Experts explain what residents should be aware of when making a citizen’s arrest after off-duty customs officer (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
2 winning tickets share record Hong Kong Mark Six jackpot of HK$138 million
Each winner takes home HK$69,234,020 after punters earlier packed Jockey Club betting branches for a shot at record (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Hong Kong to offer just 1 land plot this quarter amid developer caution
The plan for the Tung Chung site has been revised to allow for 745 flats following an unsuccessful tender in 2023.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025