Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Saturday, April 20,
The finer points of civil servant staffing are not usually a hot news topic. But the latest grim update from the Civil Service Bureau was eagerly covered by Hong Kong’s English-language newspapers. It was not surprising that different reporters made different choices. The “source” was the Civil Service Bureau’s written replies to questions from legislators […]
... second annual Cinema Day; Checks by Post found as many as 18,000 people
The NHL’s Arizona Coyotes are no more, as the franchise has finally moved after years of uncertainty to Salt Lake City, Utah. The move happened pretty fast, with speculation of the move being close to done breaking just a few days ago and it the move officially being completed on Thursday. The sale of the […]
Hong Kong’s official auditor has criticised the Post Office, public dental services, bus operators and a government-funded NGO for failing to include national security clauses in contracts with various suppliers. The Audit Commissioner released reports on Wednesday covering eight government sectors. While examining their spending and efficiency, it also urged various departments to safeguard national […]
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s head has been cleared of misconduct and mismanagement allegations, after whistle-blower emails accusing him of mismanaging funds prompted a six-month-long investigation. The complaints about the institution’s president and vice-chancellor Zhang Xiang were not substantiated, a statement published by the HKU Council on Saturday read. In a separate statement on […]
There is no need for Hong Kong to legislate against “fake news” as long as the media industry exercises self-discipline, the city’s leader John Lee has said. Speaking at a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Lee said he believed Hong Kong’s media outlets had “improved compared to the past.” “I hope the industry can enhance […]
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to four years and seven months in jail over rioting and wounding others during the Yuen Long mob attack at the height of the 2019 protests and unrest. Tang Siu-hung, a 42-year-old driver, was prosecuted last July along with three others, four years after an incident on the night of […]
A TRIP across to Europe could actually be costing you more than your long haul holiday. Recent research has found that long-haul flights are nearly the same price as short-haul ones from the UK. Co
Gratitude marks Adrienne Hatton’s nearly 50 years with the Phi Beta Psi Chapter of Columbus service sorority — one that has raised more than $220,000 for cancer research just since 2010. Continue reading at The Republic News.
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.
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