hongkongnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for hongkongnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page hongkongnews.net http://www.hongkongnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:43:33 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:43:33 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[National track cycling squad finish empty-handed from Hong Kong - theSun]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYmh0dHBzOi8vdGhlc3VuLm15L3Nwb3J0L25hdGlvbmFsLXRyYWNrLWN5Y2xpbmctc3F1YWQtZmluaXNoLWVtcHR5LWhhbmRlZC1mcm9tLWhvbmcta29uZy1BRDEyMjI2Njk50gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:32:43 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYmh0dHBzOi8vdGhlc3VuLm15L3Nwb3J0L25hdGlvbmFsLXRyYWNrLWN5Y2xpbmctc3F1YWQtZmluaXNoLWVtcHR5LWhhbmRlZC1mcm9tLWhvbmcta29uZy1BRDEyMjI2Njk50gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Nuclear water leak a concern- Govt]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240207/20240207_212723_578.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:35 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240207/20240207_212723_578.html <![CDATA[FS, officials make year-end visits]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240209/20240209_173328_855.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:33 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240209/20240209_173328_855.html <![CDATA[Waste charging district briefing held]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240220/20240220_133242_825.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:32 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240220/20240220_133242_825.html <![CDATA[Updates to shipping rules proposed]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_113328_533.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:30 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_113328_533.html <![CDATA[GREEN@TSING YI is officially open]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_181147_195.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:29 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_181147_195.html <![CDATA[HK, SZ discuss green collaboration]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240227/20240227_191851_130.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:28 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240227/20240227_191851_130.html <![CDATA[Eco impact report to be revised]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_195134_856.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:28 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_195134_856.html <![CDATA[FS paves way to green, digital future]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240228/20240228_093035_764.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:28 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240228/20240228_093035_764.html <![CDATA[Conservation expert group set up]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240301/20240301_142327_745.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:27 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240301/20240301_142327_745.html <![CDATA[Wetland park plan supported]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_215506_293.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:27 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/02/20240223/20240223_215506_293.html <![CDATA[February warm and dry]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240304/20240304_150448_990.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:27 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240304/20240304_150448_990.html <![CDATA[Anti-rodent meeting held]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240305/20240305_174558_749.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:26 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240305/20240305_174558_749.html <![CDATA[EMSD embraces smart construction]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240308/20240308_152609_131.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:25 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240308/20240308_152609_131.html <![CDATA[New country park established]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240301/20240301_144538_206.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:20 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240301/20240301_144538_206.html <![CDATA[Tenders for charging station invited]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240301/20240301_190536_222.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:19 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240301/20240301_190536_222.html <![CDATA[Tse Chin-wan visits bay area]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240307/20240307_192747_299.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:16 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240307/20240307_192747_299.html <![CDATA[Legislative empowerment explained]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240316/20240316_223343_926.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:15 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240316/20240316_223343_926.html <![CDATA[80 good citizens commended]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240317/20240317_193522_840.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:15 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240317/20240317_193522_840.html <![CDATA[Deputy SJ to attend UN meeting]]> https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240317/20240317_114251_202.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:11 GMT https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/03/20240317/20240317_114251_202.html <![CDATA[Primer- Hong Kong 's loss-absorbing capacity requirements - International Financial Law Review]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmlmbHIuY29tL2FydGljbGUvMmN4ZXNhemdkNjd1eGRqdDRlcGRzL2JhbmtpbmcvcmVndWxhdGlvbi9wcmltZXItaG9uZy1rb25nLXMtbG9zcy1hYnNvcmJpbmctY2FwYWNpdHktcmVxdWlyZW1lbnRz0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:09:43 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmlmbHIuY29tL2FydGljbGUvMmN4ZXNhemdkNjd1eGRqdDRlcGRzL2JhbmtpbmcvcmVndWxhdGlvbi9wcmltZXItaG9uZy1rb25nLXMtbG9zcy1hYnNvcmJpbmctY2FwYWNpdHktcmVxdWlyZW1lbnRz0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Singapore's key exports slightly declines in February]]> SINGAPORE, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The non-oil domestic exports (NODX) in Singapore contracted 0.1 percent year-on-year in February, after the 16.7 percent expansion in January, according to the government agency Enterprise Singapore Monday.

Non-electronic NODX declined by 1.5 percent year-on-year last month, reversing the 21.1 percent growth in January.

NODX to Singapore's top markets as a whole rose in Feb]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274175132/singapore-key-exports-slightly-declines-in-february Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:05:01 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274175132/singapore-key-exports-slightly-declines-in-february <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[NZ and Chinese Foreign Ministers hold official talks]]> Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Wellington today.

"It was a pleasure to host Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his first official visit to New Zealand since 2017. Our discussions were wide-ranging and enabled engagement on many facets of New Zealand's relationship with China, including trade, business, and people-to-peopl]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274176799/nz-and-chinese-foreign-ministers-hold-official-talks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:41:45 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274176799/nz-and-chinese-foreign-ministers-hold-official-talks <![CDATA[Tutoring the Elderly Is Growing Fast in China]]> Hong Kong/Beijing - China's rapidly aging population is fueling a promising and fast-growing market for companies providing recreational classes and activities for the elderly middle class, from yoga to African drumming and smartphone photography.

The growth potential of the industry contrasts sharply with the decline of the after-school private tutoring sector following a government crackdown in 2021 aimed at bo]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:28 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china <![CDATA[Guangzhou Churches and Hong Kong Anglican Church Exchange on Liturgy - Anglican Ink]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vYW5nbGljYW4uaW5rLzIwMjMvMTIvMTIvZ3Vhbmd6aG91LWNodXJjaGVzLWFuZC1ob25nLWtvbmctYW5nbGljYW4tY2h1cmNoLWV4Y2hhbmdlLW9uLWxpdHVyZ3kv0gEA?oc=5 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:37:46 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vYW5nbGljYW4uaW5rLzIwMjMvMTIvMTIvZ3Vhbmd6aG91LWNodXJjaGVzLWFuZC1ob25nLWtvbmctYW5nbGljYW4tY2h1cmNoLWV4Y2hhbmdlLW9uLWxpdHVyZ3kv0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Australia Should Press on Rights When China's Minister Visits]]> On Wednesday, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Australia to take part in the Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, a longstanding format where they will discuss trade, security, and other bilateral and international issues. During the visit, the Australian government should move beyond statements of concern and make clear their intention to seek accountability for China's ongoing human rights v]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits <![CDATA[China's first homegrown polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 to visit HKSAR in April]]> HONG KONG, March 16 (Xinhua) -- China's first domestically made polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, is expected to be greeted by fans in the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) next month, according to the event organizer on Saturday.

The vessel will arrive in Hong Kong for the very first time on April 8 for a five-day visit, accompanied by many top-tier scientists, including the ]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274173916/china-first-homegrown-polar-icebreaker-xuelong-2-to-visit-hksar-in-april Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:02 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274173916/china-first-homegrown-polar-icebreaker-xuelong-2-to-visit-hksar-in-april <![CDATA[Post-pandemic, Young Chinese Seek Studies Abroad, Just Not in US]]> WASHINGTON - In Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine.

For Helen Dong, a 22-year-old senior studying advertising, it was the cost. "It doesn't work for me when you have to spend 2 million [yuan] [$278,000] but find no job upon returning," she said. Dong is headed to Hong Kong this fall]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274170573/post-pandemic-young-chinese-seek-studies-abroad-just-not-in-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:05:19 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274170573/post-pandemic-young-chinese-seek-studies-abroad-just-not-in-us <![CDATA[Witness in Jimmy Lai Trial Mistreated in Custody, Experts Say]]> A key prosecution witness in the trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai took the stand this week despite concerns raised by U.N. officials that the witness may have been mistreated in custody.

Andy Li, a computer programmer who became a pro-democracy activist in 2019, gave evidence against Lai on Wednesday. Li's testimony pertained to his role in a crowdfunding campaign that supported Hong Kong's 20]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274166085/witness-in-jimmy-lai-trial-mistreated-in-custody-experts-say Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:59 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274166085/witness-in-jimmy-lai-trial-mistreated-in-custody-experts-say <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[China Positioning C919 Passenger Jet to Take On Boeing, Airbus]]> washington - China's state-owned plane manufacturer is facing industry skepticism over its claims that its newest passenger aircraft, the C919, can break the passenger-jet duopoly of Boeing and Airbus.

COMAC's promotional tour through the fast-growing aviation markets of Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia ended in Malaysia on Wednesday, according to China's official Xinghua news agency. At each stop]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274164682/china-positioning-c919-passenger-jet-to-take-on-boeing-airbus Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:35:27 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274164682/china-positioning-c919-passenger-jet-to-take-on-boeing-airbus <![CDATA[All England Open 2024: Satwiksairaj-Chirag clinch win in first round]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274156469/all-england-open-2024-satwiksairaj-chirag-clinch-win-in-first-round Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:18:28 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274156469/all-england-open-2024-satwiksairaj-chirag-clinch-win-in-first-round <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 14]]> BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.74

Euro 100 779.12

Japanese yen 100 4.8276

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.739

British pound 100 910.69

A]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:55 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 <![CDATA[Hong Kong centre to use AI to identify sporting talent]]> Hong Kong, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) established an innovation centre on Tuesday that will use artificial intelligence technology to help the city pick those with the potential to be elite athletes in various sports and monitor their recovery from sports injuries.

According to a report by China Daily, the Global Sports and Wellness Innovation Centre intends to impleme]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274135475/hong-kong-centre-to-use-ai-to-identify-sporting-talent Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:43:20 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274135475/hong-kong-centre-to-use-ai-to-identify-sporting-talent <![CDATA[World Police Summit a cornerstone of future policing: Hong Kong Police Commissioner]]> DUBAI, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) - Siu Chak-yee, Raymond, Commissioner of Police of the Hong Kong Police Force, emphasised that the World Police Summit (WPS) is more than just an event. He described it as a crucial cornerstone for the future of policing work, as it encompasses essential sessions, discussions, and specialized exhibitions that highlight the latest technological solutions in combating various forms of cr]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274133587/world-police-summit-a-cornerstone-of-future-policing-hong-kong-police-commissioner Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:06:25 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274133587/world-police-summit-a-cornerstone-of-future-policing-hong-kong-police-commissioner <![CDATA[Hong Kong population rises 0.4% to over 7.5 million in 2023]]> HONG KONG, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) -- Hong Kong's population was 7,503,100 at the end of 2023, up 0.4 percent from end-2022, the Census and Statistics Department announced on Tuesday.

According to a report by China Daily, the government has primarily attributed the rise in population to a net inflow of 51,700 residents from Hong Kong during the specified period. Among them, 40,800 were one-way permit holders, w]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274133229/hong-kong-population-rises-04-to-over-75-million-in-2023 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:09:00 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274133229/hong-kong-population-rises-04-to-over-75-million-in-2023 <![CDATA[Hong Kong logs 1.44 million visitors during Spring Festival holiday]]> HONG KONG, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- About 1.44 million travellers visited the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday from 10th-17th Feb, with 1.26 million of them coming from the Chinese mainland, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media for the first time in the Year of the Dragon, the chief executive expressed his optimism and said]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274131782/hong-kong-logs-144-million-visitors-during-spring-festival-holiday Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:02:52 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274131782/hong-kong-logs-144-million-visitors-during-spring-festival-holiday <![CDATA[Hong Kong exports volume up 7.4% in December]]> HONG KONG, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The volume of Hong Kong's total goods exports rose by 7.4 percent year-on-year in December, according to official data released on Thursday.

According to the city's Census and Statistics Department, there was a 6.7 percent growth in the volume of goods imports for the month, in comparison to the corresponding period in 2022.

Prices of goods exports and imports also r]]> http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274127998/hong-kong-exports-volume-up-74-in-december Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:58:41 GMT http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/274127998/hong-kong-exports-volume-up-74-in-december