Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees from the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Xin Dau Ji, following the chain’s abrupt closure of its Kowloon Bay branch on Wednesday. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said on Friday that it was pursuing the missing contributions for April and May….
Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees from the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Xin Dau Ji, following the chain’s abrupt closure of its Kowloon Bay branch on Wednesday. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said on Friday that it was pursuing the failed contributions in April and May….
Hong Kong’s social enterprises empowering vulnerable communities are struggling to survive amid a dire economy. In the second part of this two-part series, the Post looks at how a profitable social enterprise was driven out of business by the government despite its earlier recognition and contributions to the community. You can read the first instalment…
Hong Kong police have arrested eight men on suspicion of taking part in illegal road racing, including a 29-year-old man who allegedly drove what appears to be one of the force’s retired vehicles. Chief Inspector So Chi-bing of the regional crime unit in Kowloon East said officers arrested the eight men on Thursday after the…
Hong Kong police have arrested eight men on suspicion of taking part in illegal road racing, including a 29-year-old man who allegedly drove what appears to be one of the force’s retired vehicles. Chief Inspector So Chi-bing of the regional crime unit in Kowloon East said officers arrested the eight men on Thursday after the…
Hong Kong should relax the licensing renewal criteria for cinemas to allow them to host live performances or sports broadcasts, a lawmaker has said, as the city continues to grapple with a slew of theatre closures. Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, who represents sports, performing arts, culture and publication in the legislature, made the suggestion on Thursday…
Hong Kong industry leaders have called on new contractors to rehire workers and subcontractors from a local construction company that will lose its operating licence, to minimise delays in building 7,100 public homes. One construction sector leader also warned against a loophole that permits companies to re-register simply by changing the authorised person. Chau Sze-kit,…
Hong Kong police have arrested a 78-year-old minibus driver after his vehicle struck and killed a 75-year-old pedestrian near a public housing estate in Ngau Tau Kok. The force said on Sunday it received a report at 9am about a red-topped minibus that had knocked down a man who had suddenly crossed the road outside…
Hong Kong is bracing for a surge in travel during the Easter weekend, with an expected 6 million trips in and out of the city between Thursday and Monday – a significant jump compared with last year. Outbound travel is expected to peak on Friday, with around 759,000 trips, as Hongkongers continue heading to Shenzhen…
Hong Kong is bracing for a surge in travel during the Easter weekend, with an expected 6 million trips in and out of the city between Thursday and Monday – a significant jump compared with last year. Outbound travel is expected to peak on Friday, with around 759,000 trips, as Hongkongers continue heading to Shenzhen…