Fitness Giant Pure Fitness Drops Lawsuit After Kwun Tong Store Slapped with Staggering NT$8.49 Million Rent Demand
Hong Kong News – September 10, 2024
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Comfort Castle Coach Accused of Fraud
The coach of Comfort Castle has been accused of adding a commission to the monthly bonus to encourage employees to “make money as soon as possible.” Employees have questioned the legitimacy of this practice, leading to a police investigation.
Pure Fitness Withdraws Lawsuit
Pure Fitness has announced that it has withdrawn a lawsuit against a former employee. The details of the lawsuit have not been disclosed.
Microplastic Pollution in Hong Kong’s Countryside
A recent study has found that 85% of pig, cow, and monkey excrement in Hong Kong’s countryside contains microplastic. This has raised concerns about the potential impact on the food chain and the need for waste reduction.
Greenpeace Promotes Plastic Elimination
Greenpeace is promoting the next phase of plastic elimination in Hong Kong. The organization is calling for a reduction in plastic use and an increase in recycling.
Chief Inspector Approved 1.2 Million Bail
A chief inspector has been approved for 1.2 million bail after being accused of bribery and leaking intelligence.
CUHK Poll: 43% Feel Legislative Council Failed to Supervise Government
A recent poll by CUHK has found that 43% of respondents feel that the Legislative Council has failed to supervise the government effectively. 30% of respondents also felt that the leadership of the Samaritans is effective.
Youth Suicide Rate Rises
The youth suicide rate in Hong Kong has risen in recent years. Experts are calling for a change in the way adults treat young people and for more support to be provided to those struggling with mental health issues.
Engineers Call for Increased Investment in Land Development
Engineers are calling for increased investment in land development in Hong Kong. They argue that this will help to reduce the housing shortage and provide more affordable housing options.
Luxury House Robbery
A luxury house in Hong Kong has been robbed by four gangsters. The victim, a KOL, lost tens of millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry and other valuables.
Man in White Case: Prosecution Opens Two-Page Official Order
The prosecution has opened a two-page official order in the case of the man in white. The order adds the location of the crime to the charges.
Mainland Doctorate Student Commits Filthy Material and Confesses to Indecent Assault
A mainland doctorate student has been accused of committing filthy material and confessing to indecent assault. The official has stated that the student was not sincere and did not confess.
Joint Hospital Expansion Branch Settles Foreign Labor Dispute
The joint hospital expansion branch has settled a foreign labor dispute. The hospital authority has instructed the general builder to deal with the issue.
Female Prisoners Accuse Authorities of Gender Discrimination
Female prisoners in Hong Kong have accused the authorities of gender discrimination. They argue that they are not allowed to wear shorts in the summer, which is a form of discrimination.
Seven Junior High School Students Arrested for Blackmailing Classmates
Seven junior high school students have been arrested for blackmailing their classmates. The victim had been absent from class since late June.
Xintian Environmental Assessment Review
The Xintian environmental assessment review has been completed. The review found that the development of the area would have a significant impact on the environment.
Three 5-Year-Old Non-Chinese Children Fall from Building and Die
Three 5-year-old non-Chinese children have fallen from a building and died in the Bay Area. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of buildings in the area.
PARKnSHOP Closes 4 Stores in a Month
PARKnSHOP has closed 4 stores in a month. The company has stated that it has ”reformed” nationwide and has a deep understanding of its own problems.
Yonghui Supermarket Merges with PARKnSHOP
Yonghui Supermarket has merged with PARKnSHOP. The company has stated that it has a deep understanding of its own problems and has reformed nationwide.
Cantonese Golden Songs
The Cantonese golden songs have been reviewed. The review found that the songs are still popular among the public.
Xi Jinping Calls for Young People to be Accepted
Xi Jinping has called for young people who committed anti-revision legislation to be accepted. He stated that it is difficult to build a harmonious society without resentment.
Yang Runxiong Calls for Olympics Broadcasting Rights to be Considered
Yang Runxiong has called for the Olympics broadcasting rights to be considered. He stated that it is important to consider the rights of the public.
Simple House on Yau Po Road to be Completed
The simple house on Yau Po Road is expected to be completed within the month. The house is designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Mid-Autumn Festival Drone Show in Victoria Harbor
The Mid-Autumn Festival drone show in Victoria Harbor is expected to be a major event. The show will feature a fire dragon route in Dakeng.
Retirement and Reading History
Shum Chi-ming has helped CUHK with promotion and enrollment. He stated that retirement and reading history are important for personal growth.
Mid-Track Test Flight Completed
The mid-track test flight has been completed. The flight is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.
