
Hong Kong’s minimum wage to increase by 5.25% from HK$40 to HK$42.10 per hour
[South China Morning Post] - 02/18/2025
Government accepts Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation, with revised rate coming into effect on May 1 pending Legco approval.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Shenzhen-HK marathon went smoothly; Szeto gets bronze
Officials said the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday morning proceeded smoothly, but a review will still go (…)
[RTHK] - 23/02/2025
Can HK$2 transport subsidy cuts help solve Hong Kong’s budget crisis?
About 2.4 million people may be affected by proposals, as experts warn that solutions will not be simple.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Hong Kong’s civil service expected to cut contract staff amid deficit
Sources say civil servants will ‘shoulder all the work’ of axed contract staff, as some experts single out roles (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Hong Kong’s URA chief rebuffs criticism over quick closure of public play area
Managing director says space was intended to be short-term initiative, some equipment will be donated to other (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Suspended ENT department at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital to resume after June
Hospital Authority chief sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ regarding staff shortage, hopes operations can resume (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
‘I jumped out’ of Hong Kong taxi once because of the smell: transport adviser
Transport Advisory Committee’s Stephen Cheung also urges public to share opinions with him on how authorities can (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Funding the Northern Metropolis will be a big test for Paul Chan
If the project’s strategy is sound, economic development will come in time. Meanwhile, taxpayers will carry the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Hong Kong Observatory warns of cold weather on Sunday night and a chillier Monday
Residents urged to put on warm clothes and ensure homes have adequate ventilation during cold spell.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Hong Kong runners-up in handball test event
Team Hong Kong, China put up a strong fight but fell short against Jiangsu, as they missed out on gold at a men's (…)
[RTHK] - 23/02/2025
'All views on regulating ride-hailing welcomed'
All ideas on how officials can regulate online ride-hailing platforms in Hong Kong are welcomed, says the head of a (…)
[RTHK] - 23/02/2025
Budget 2025: Well-off Hong Kong daunted by record deficits
Hong Kong is facing its toughest fiscal test in three decades following a painful run of mammoth deficits, with (…)
[HKFP] - 23/02/2025