Tag: Asia
John Lee Warns US Against Interference in Hong Kong Affairs: Stay Out of Jimmy...
Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has issued a warning to the US, urging them to stay out of the city's internal affairs. This statement comes after American president-elect Donald Trump made comments suggesting it...
Hong Kong ETF Market Growth Predicted by Paul Chan – RTHK
Financial Secretary Paul Chan is optimistic about the future growth of Hong Kong's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. He believes that the market will continue to expand, solidifying Hong Kong's position as a global financial...
Investigation: Police Bring Murder Suspect to Tuen Mun – RTHK
Police in Tuen Mun took one of the four murder suspects to the crime scene for further investigation. The suspect, who was seen with handcuffs and a black hood, was escorted to Yau Oi...
Tropical Cyclone Toraji: Hong Kong Issues T1 Typhoon Warning as Storm Approaches City
Hong Kong issued a T1 storm warning as Tropical Cyclone Toraji approached the city. The Standby Signal No. 1 was raised on Monday night as the storm came within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong....
T1 Typhoon Signal to Remain in Effect Until Tuesday Noon: HKO – RTHK
The Hong Kong Observatory announced on Monday that the Standby Signal No 1, put into effect at 10.20 pm, will continue to be in effect until at least noon on Tuesday due to the...
Hong Kong Social Worker Ordered to Pay HK$440,000 to Assaulted Police Officer
A social worker in Hong Kong has been ordered by the District Court to pay over HK$440,000 to a police officer who was assaulted during the 2019 protests. The officer, Tsang Chi-on, filed a...
Hong Kong to Raise T1 Signal as Tropical Cyclone Toraji Approaches
Hong Kong is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Toraji, with the T1 storm signal set to be raised between 8 pm and midnight on Monday night. The storm is expected to come...
Regular Youth Uniformed Group Day Proposal for Youth Empowerment and Community Engagement
A youth think tank has proposed the idea of having a "youth uniformed group day" to promote youth empowerment and community engagement. Youth I.D.E.A.S, a part of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups,...
HK-Peru Trade Development Council Strengthening Trade Relations
The Hong Kong government is in talks to finalize a free trade agreement with Peru, as Chief Executive John Lee journeys to the South American nation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic leaders’ meeting...
Fatal Stabbing of Schoolboy in Shenzhen Sparks Concern Among Japanese Families in Hong Kong
Since the tragic stabbing of a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen, the Takeda family in Hong Kong has been on high alert, ensuring their son is never alone after school. The incident, which took...
Transform Tiny Shoebox Homes into Spacious Living Spaces: SoCo – RTHK
A community organization, the Society for Community Organisation (SoCo), is advocating for larger housing units to replace tiny subdivided homes. The government's proposal of a minimum size of 8 square meters for each unit...
Enhancing China-Indonesia Relations: Xi Jinping’s Vision
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing, marking the start of the Indonesian leader's first foreign tour since taking office in October. President Xi expressed China's desire for a...
T1 Signal to be Issued at 10:40am by Hong Kong Observatory – RTHK
At 10:20 am on Sunday, the Hong Kong Observatory announced that it would be swapping the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 with a Standby Signal No. 1. This update came after the Observatory noted...
Hongkongers’ Sentiments Towards Donald Trump’s Win in US Presidential Election
Ko, a retired Hong Kong resident, expressed his concerns about the re-election of former US President Donald Trump during a conversation with HKFP. He believes that Trump's policies are self-centered and lack a global...
T3 Typhoon Signal to Continue Until Sunday 10am – RTHK
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 will continue to be in effect until at least Sunday at 10 am. This decision comes as Super Typhoon Yinxing moves...
SEO Title: Hong Kong Observatory Issues T3 Storm Warning for Super Typhoon Yinxing
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a T3 storm warning as Super Typhoon Yinxing edged closer to the coast of southern China. The Strong Wind Signal No. 3 was raised at 3.40 pm on...
Boosting Greater Bay Area Development Through National Games
The 15th National Games are just 365 days away, and the countdown ceremony in Hong Kong marked the beginning of the celebrations on Saturday. This will be the first time that Hong Kong is...
Boosting China’s Economy: Local Gov’t Debt Ceiling Raised by US$840 Million
China's economy is getting a boost as the local government debt ceiling has been raised by a significant amount. Lawmakers in China have agreed to increase the local government debt ceiling by US$840 billion...
Hong Kong Justice Minister Affirms Steadfastness Regarding Possible Sanctions in Second Trump Term
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam, made it clear that no one should interfere with the legal proceedings in the city. This statement was in response to US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to...
TVB pulls show amid accusations of pro-Ukraine bias
TVB, a Hong Kong broadcaster, decided to cancel a documentary series called "Planet Under Fire" after facing criticism online. The show was accused of having a bias in favor of Ukraine and neglecting Russia's...
HK Bartender Wins Greater Bay Area Mixology Showdown – RTHK
A local bartender emerged victorious in a recent mixology competition in the Greater Bay Area, which brought together talented flairtenders from Macau and Guangdong province.The Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024, organized by the...
HK National Games Cross-Boundary Events Organization – RTHK
Hong Kong is gearing up to play a key role in organising the cross-border events of the National Games, as announced by organisers recently. The upcoming National Games, scheduled to take place from November...
Hong Kong Observatory Raises T1 Typhoon Warning as Tropical Cyclone Yinxing Approaches
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that they will be raising the T1 storm warning between noon and 3 pm on Friday as Tropical Cyclone Yinxing approaches the city. The forecasters have stated that...
Observatory to Issue T1 Signal by Friday 3pm – RTHK
The Hong Kong Observatory announced on Thursday that they will be issuing the Standby Signal No 1 between noon and 3pm on Friday due to Tropical Cyclone Yinxing approaching Hong Kong. The weather system...
Hong Kong’s InMedia Outlet Fined HK$10,000 for Register Non-Compliance
InMedia, an independent media outlet in Hong Kong, has recently been fined HK$10,000 for not keeping registers of its members and directors at its Wan Chai office. This violation of the Companies Ordinance led...
Relocating Taiwanese Firms from China: Taipei’s Offer if Trump Implements Tariffs
Taipei's economic ministry stated that it will assist Taiwanese companies in relocating their production plants from China if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose a 60 percent tariff on Chinese-made...
Zero Bullying Campaign Aims to Eradicate Bullying Within 10 Years
A group in Hong Kong has set a bold goal of putting an end to school bullying in the next ten years. The Council of Early Childhood Education and Services conducted a survey in...
China’s Hope for Peaceful Coexistence with US Amid Trump’s Victory in Presidential Election
China expressed its hope for peaceful coexistence with the United States as Donald Trump appeared to be heading towards a victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election. The foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning...
Hong Kong Director Johnnie To Criticized by Beijing-Backed Newspapers for Calling City ‘Soulless’
Award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To recently came under fire from Beijing-backed newspapers in the city for his comments in an interview with BBC News Chinese. To expressed his concerns about the lack of...
2024 Press Freedom Awards: HKFP Shortlisted for Journalistic Independence Award
Hong Kong Free Press has received a nomination for a prestigious journalistic independence award at the 2024 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards. Despite challenges such as the implementation of the National Security...