
Debt-ridden contractor Paul Y involved in 13 Hong Kong public works projects
[South China Morning Post] - 02/21/2025
Twelve of the firm’s 13 contracts are joint ventures with other construction firms, government says.
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Hong Kong man gets life sentence for murdering guard during restaurant break-in
Wong Shun-lam, who was in debt to loan sharks, committed crime at Kwun Tong restaurant where he had previously (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Murder accused wanted revenge on girl’s mother, Hong Kong court hears
Defendant Lau Kai-ping is accused of violently shaking three-year-old daughter to death in 2020.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Mixue aims to raise US$444 million in Hong Kong IPO as its juices, iced drinks take off
Fresh drink maker’s profit surged 45.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, as it served up around 7.1 billion (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Veterans of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party ‘deeply saddened’ by plan to disband
One veteran says Communist Party contact had been doubtful whether group could survive long enough to take part in (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
School bus driver dies in Ma On Shan crash
Police on Friday said they were investigating a traffic accident in Ma On Shan which left a school bus driver dead. (…)
[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
'Robust sports dispute resolution system essential'
A four-day conference aimed at promoting the importance of sports law and arbitration is currently underway in Hong (…)
[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
Pro-Palestine speech sparked right-wing threats, Hong Kong director Jun Li says
Director read out a pro-Palestine speech by Iranian actor at Berlinale.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Hong Kong tram operator needs stronger ties with tourism sector: lawmakers
Legislators issue call to action for Hong Kong Tramways, even as many express support for proposed fare increase.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Like the US, Hong Kong’s challenge is to balance progressive ideals
As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Budget 2025: is raising taxes the answer to Hong Kong’s ‘structural deficit’?
The Post breaks down whether Hong Kong is facing a structural deficit and whether taxing top earners can help get (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Health chief dismisses concerns over Hong Kong Island hospitals rejig
Health minister says no hospital will be shut down under plan to merge eastern and western groupings on Hong Kong (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025