Tag: Asia
Expand Public Housing Eligibility for Non-Elderly Singles: SoCo – RTHK
A community group, the Society for Community Organisation (SoCo), has made a plea to the government to expand public housing eligibility for non-elderly single individuals. Currently, there are approximately 91,000 non-elderly single applicants waiting...
Future Exemptions of Minor Works: Statement by Linn – RTHK
Future Exemptions of Minor Works: Linn's Statement on Housing Structures Development minister Bernadette Linn recently made a groundbreaking statement regarding the future of Hong Kong's housing landscape. Linn revealed that legal amendments to the Buildings...
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....
Khaw Kim Sun Convicted in Retrial of ‘Yoga Ball Murder’ Case in Hong Kong
Khaw Kim Sun Found Guilty in 'Yoga Ball Murder' Retrial in Hong Kong Former university professor Khaw Kim Sun has been convicted for the second time in the infamous "yoga ball murder" case in Hong...
Starting Young: Importance of Safety Education for Children
The Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims has sounded the alarm on the rising number of workplace fatalities and sudden deaths in Hong Kong, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced safety education,...
Accusations of ‘Poisoning’ Readers Disrupt Hong Kong Independent Bookstore Event
A recent book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of individuals who accused the writer of "poisoning" readers. The event, hosted by travel writer Pazu at...
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...
China Jails Journalist Dong Yuyu for 7 Years on Spy Charges: Family Reports
A Beijing court has sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on espionage charges, as reported by his family. Dong Yuyu, a senior columnist at the Communist Party...
Government Appeals Ruling on Golf Course Flats Plan – RTHK
The government's appeal against the High Court's ruling on the Golf Course Flats Plan has sparked controversy and debate in Hong Kong. Government Appeals High Court Ruling In a surprising turn of events, the government...
Developing Sports Industry: Seizing the Perfect Opportunity – RTHK
A sports expert from Hong Kong Baptist University believes that the time is ripe for Hong Kong to focus on developing its sports industry. In a recent interview, Patrick Lau from the university's Department...
