Hong Kong’s proposed new minimum wage still fails to meet basic living needs, NGO says
[HKFP] - 02/18/2025
Hong Kong is set to raise the statutory minimum wage from HK$40 to HK$42.10 per hour in May, but an anti-poverty group has said the new rate still fails to meet “basic living needs.” The Hong Kong government announced on Tuesday that it would adopt the Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation to (…)
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Tokenisation a ‘defining trend’ for Web3 in Hong Kong as city hosts major Consensus event
Tokenisation will be ‘profoundly transformative’, Secretary for Financial Services Christopher Hui said, as (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 19/02/2025
Like Harbin, Hong Kong should focus on what makes it unique
Harbin’s attraction for visitors lies in its distinctive weather and Russian legacy. In the same way, Hong Kong (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 19/02/2025
Number of babies born in Hong Kong rises by 11% to 36,700 in 2024
Increase follows unveiling of government bonus scheme in 2023 that gives parents HK$20,000 for each newborn.
[South China Morning Post] - 18/02/2025
Hong Kong puts Islamic finance experts, accountants on immigration fast track
Labour and Welfare Bureau adds nine professions to talent list, which now covers 60 types of jobs city needs most to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 18/02/2025
Creamfields dance festival in Hong Kong, slated for March, abruptly cancelled
Organiser Live Nation issues refund after announcing cancellation on Chinese social media platform Weibo, citing (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 18/02/2025
Trump, O'Sullivan ready for HK Grand Prix
Snooker legends Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan said they are very excited to play in their first tournament in (…)
[RTHK] - 18/02/2025
Cook Islands PM defends pact with China, urges Pacific nation not to depend on ‘big brother’ New Zealand
The Cook Islands’ prime minister on Tuesday defended a new partnership pact with China and urged his country not to (…)
[HKFP] - 18/02/2025
Jobless rate steady at 3.1pc
Hong Kong's unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in the November-January period, unchanged from the previous (…)
[RTHK] - 18/02/2025
Hong Kong condemns ‘unfounded smear’ after wanted ex-lawmaker Ted Hui slams HK$800,000 assets seizure
The Hong Kong government has condemned wanted ex-lawmaker Ted Hui’s “unfounded smear” after he slammed a court order (…)
[HKFP] - 18/02/2025
Hong Kong lawmakers raise concerns over AI safeguards for copyrighted works
A proposed option to exclude works from AI training has prompted queries over its effectiveness and potential to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 18/02/2025
I support my team explaining their work to HKMAO: CE
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that he's all for his ministers reaching out to the community and (…)
[RTHK] - 18/02/2025