Connor Mycroft
Reporter, Hong Kong
Connor Mycroft joined the city desk as a reporter in July 2023 after completing the Post’s year-long Graduate Trainee Programme. Originally from Canada, he spent three years teaching English in mainland China before relocating to Hong Kong in 2021. He holds a Masters Degree in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong.
Connor Mycroft joined the city desk as a reporter in July 2023 after completing the Post’s year-long Graduate Trainee Programme. Originally from Canada, he spent three years teaching English in mainland China before relocating to Hong Kong in 2021. He holds a Masters Degree in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Geopolitics, macroeconomics, video production
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Mandarin
Chris Sun says the 2.35 per cent increase to HK$5,220 reflects Hong Kong’s stronger economy, but unions and employers’ groups remain unsatisfied.
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University of Hong Kong retains position as city’s highest-ranked institution, at 33rd, in Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Local business representatives expect that greater stability in bilateral ties may reinforce the city’s role as a connector between markets.
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Speakers at Zubin Foundation summit highlight multicultural advantages of local youth in helping mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
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Consul General Eric Teo calls for ‘win-win collaboration’ in wealth management despite competing tax packages to attract capital.
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City’s Nepalese community and other charities step up fundraising efforts, while Chief Executive John Lee vows swift processing of relief funds.
Customs launches investigation after woman claims 88-year-old mum left exhausted and confused with huge bill from company already under scrutiny.
Two hospitalised after accident along Pok Fu Lam Road involving large truck and two light goods vehicles, police say.
Amid rising cases among Hong Kong’s ageing population, procedure promises to be safer, less intrusive method that reduces blood loss, researchers say.
Two firms will set up aircraft engine maintenance centre, with initial focus on quick-turn services, hospital repairs and engine asset management.
Latest claim by Li Ka-shing family-backed conglomerate and separate subsidiary action bring total demands over the takeover to more than HK$27.3 billion.
Jupas office says it received 453 requests for reconsideration following review of university entrance exam results.
