Flipping the script: Hong Kong group the People’s Liberation Improv provide unique comic experience – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning PostThe PLI, Hong Kong’s first official improvised comedy troupe, was established in 2007. The transient nature of much of the expat community in the city means all of the group’s original members have left. But at least in the last seven years, its core … …read more From:: Hong Kong News By … Read more

Junk boats turn into tourist icons in Hong Kong waters after centuries as China’s workhorses – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning PostHenry Choi, a Hong Kong-based maritime historian, said the junk became the most effective vessel for facilitating trade because they were cost-effective and resilient. “The river was the highway of China, so the junks had a very important role in … …read more From:: Hong Kong News By Google News

Hong Kong writer forecasts renewed popularity of martial arts novels amid political discord – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning PostRecent social conflict and political tension in Hong Kong have created a perfect environment for the comeback of once-popular Chinese martial arts literature, said Tommy Sun Sai-shing, president of Knightly World Press and himself an established writer. and more …read more From:: Hong Kong News By Google News

Alicia Vikander Mistaken For Tourist In Las Vegas – The Gossip Girls

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The Gossip GirlsAlicia Vikander was mistaken for a tourist who might get “lucky” and see Matt Damon as the Oscar winner arrived in Las Vegas to shoot the new JASON BOURNE movie. The Swedish actress has become a Hollywood darling after receiving critical acclaim last … and more …read more From:: Celebrity Gossip News from … Read more

To regain its competitive edge, Hong Kong must stay the course in shipping and finance – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning PostWhen the first quarter of 2016 ended, Hong Kong, as an international financial centre, has already borne a spate of negative news. Firstly, the international rating agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s lowered the credit rating of Hong Kong from … …read more From:: Hong Kong News By Google News

Hong Kong schools can seek up to HK$150000 to boost students’ mental health and prevent suicides – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning PostHong Kong schools will be able to apply for up to HK$150,000 in funding to promote mental health as part of government measures unveiled on Friday to prevent student suicides. The measures came after a wave of student suicides in the latest school year. and more …read more From:: Hong Kong News … Read more

Condition of Hong Kong victim of train axe attack improves; Germany to provide HK$340k emergency funds – Hong Kong Free Press

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Hong Kong Free PressThe condition of one of the Hong Kong victims severely injured in an axe attack in Würzburg on Monday has improved, according to the University Hospital of Würzburg. Yau Shu-ping, 62, and Edmund Au Yeung Chi-kin, 31, were severely injured in the attack … and more …read more From:: Hong Kong News … Read more

Tough outlook for Hong Kong property – Financial Times

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Financial TimesBanks, asset managers and insurance companies have flocked from mainland China to acquire prime Hong Kong office buildings, prompting the territory’s government to announce it will release more land for commercial redevelopment in the oversubscribed …Hong Kong booksellers braving China chill for publishersThe Seattle Times all 5 news articles …read more From:: Hong Kong … Read more

Hong Kong on brink of hottest ‘Great Heat’ day in 44 years, Observatory says – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning PostHand-held fans, ice-creams, air-conditioning or even a splash on the beach are badly needed on Friday as Hong Kong edges toward the hottest “Great Heat” day in 44 years, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. “Great Heat” is one of the 24 solar terms … …read more From:: Hong Kong News By … Read more