Hong Kong to probe role of crime groups in kidnappings linked to scam farms
[South China Morning Post] - 01/18/2025
Secretary for Security Chris Tang also vows authorities will do ‘utmost’ to rescue 11 Hong Kong residents held captive in Southeast Asia.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Hong Kong must broaden ties with wider world, Beijing’s top man in city says
Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong calls for innovation, while Chief Executive John Lee vows bold steps.
[South China Morning Post] - 17/01/2025
'Govt is very cautious when considering tax reform'
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Friday said the government was very cautious when considering tax reforms and that (…)
[RTHK] - 17/01/2025
Hong Kong’s average roadside nitrogen dioxide level exceeds WHO mark by 550%
NGO finds ‘exceedingly high’ readings a sign of need to transition to green transport, but overall level of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 17/01/2025
Hong Kong bamboo scaffolders say switch to metal won’t stop accidents
Industry representatives issue warning days after 11 injured in bamboo scaffolding collapse at construction site in (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 17/01/2025
Law change on public housing misuse on its way
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho on Saturday said the government is confident of passing a law change this (…)
[RTHK] - 18/01/2025
First-time homebuyers snap up Tuen Mun flats amid easing uncertainty around Trump policy
Early Light had sold more than half of the 280 flats on offer at The Reserve in New Territories by Saturday afternoon.
[South China Morning Post] - 18/01/2025
Govt raises travel alert for parts of Myanmar to red
The government on Friday raised its travel alert for southeastern Myanmar to red, following cases of Hongkongers (…)
[RTHK] - 17/01/2025
China’s population fell for 3rd year in a row in 2024, even as birth rate ticked up
China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more (…)
[HKFP] - 17/01/2025
Party’s over? Why spotlight on Gen Z hotspot in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong is harmful
Public concerns over Kwun Tong Promenade may drive teenagers to hang out in private spaces instead, an expert says.
[South China Morning Post] - 18/01/2025
'Businesses need to adapt and innovate'
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau, said it's important for the city's retail, (…)
[RTHK] - 18/01/2025
A word of advice to Hong Kong’s policy secretaries: Don’t complain about the workload
A word of advice for policy secretaries: Do not, in your laudable efforts to communicate with the general public (…)
[HKFP] - 18/01/2025