WorldSouth China Morning Post
Mainland Chinese firm, director admit fraud in HK$52.9m Hong Kong bottled water scandal
Read the full story at South China Morning Post
A mainland Chinese company and its director have pleaded guilty to fraud after submitting falsified certificates to win a HK$52.9 million (US$6.78 million) contract to supply drinking water to civil servants in Hong Kong.
The high-profile procurement scandal came to light in August last year after civil servants raised concerns about the quality of products supplied by Xin Ding Xin Trade, which held a three-year contract to provide XinLe-brand bottled water to government offices on Hong Kong...
More world
- In Kathmandu, Misri discusses potential agenda for PM Shah’s India visitKathmandu Post
- India secures 4,700MW in Nepal, but little progress on projectsKathmandu Post
- Vegetable kits available at 19 stores in Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districtsThe Hindu
- Democrats vow to rein in Donald Trump as he shows off White House ballroomThe Hindu
- US Midterms: Democrats say ready to negotiate and promise big changesFrance 24
- India announces extension of $500 million line of credit for GuyanaThe Hindu