The men, women – and animals – that made Hong Kong’s headlines in 2024
[South China Morning Post] - 12/31/2024
From former newspaper owner Jimmy Lai to the city’s growing panda family, the Post looks back on those who stole the media spotlight.
In Hong Kong newspapers
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
'C919 can help HK grow into aviation engineering hub'
A mainland aviation specialist says using the domestically-produced C919 aircraft for daily flights in Hong Kong (…)
[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
How Hong Kong’s MTR controllers keep 5 million daily commuters on track
Rail giant opens up its control room to media and talks about the daily life of controllers – and a taboo dim sum (…)
[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
US Treasury says was targeted by China state-sponsored cyberattack
The US Treasury Department said Monday that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach resulting in (…)
[HKFP] - 31/12/2024
Hongkonger dies after starting fire in his flat in suspected suicide case
Police say they believe man in his ‘40s to 50s’ set a fire inside his flat in Yau Tong.
[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
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 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
Case of man accused of sedition under Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law adjourned to await landmark appeal
A man charged under a Hong Kong security law over allegedly publishing “seditious” posts online has had his case (…)
[HKFP] - 31/12/2024