Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong Consumer Watchdog Receives 500+ Concert Complaints in 10 Months
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has reported an increase in complaints regarding concerts and live performances this year. With over 500 complaints received in the past 10 months, concertgoers have expressed their dissatisfaction...
Government Action Plan for Green Maritime Fuel Implementation – RTHK
The government has recently unveiled an action plan to promote the use of green maritime fuel in Hong Kong, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. This initiative includes a target of...
Beijing Condemns US Support for Detained Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai
Beijing has criticized US legislators for showing support for Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon who is currently in prison in Hong Kong and is facing a national security trial next week. The Chinese...
Revised Government GDP Growth Forecast: 2.5% – RTHK
The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...
Monkeys Scavenging for Food Before Oxfam Trailwalker Event
The Oxfam Trailwalker event in Hong Kong faced a challenge before it even began - a group of mischievous monkeys scavenging for food along the route. A video circulating online captured the monkeys raiding...
5 Men Arrested in Hong Kong for Illegal Use of Electric Bicycles and Scooters
In a recent police operation in Hong Kong, five men were arrested for illegally driving electric bicycles and scooters on the road. The arrests were made in Kwun Tong, Sau Mau Ping, and Tseung...
Observatory Cancels Typhoon Signals as Toraji Weakens – RTHK
The Observatory made an announcement early Friday morning that all tropical cyclone warning signals have been cancelled due to Typhoon Toraji weakening and no longer posing a threat to Hong Kong. However, the Observatory...
Observatory Downgrades Typhoon Warning to T1 – RTHK
The Hong Kong Observatory has recently announced that the T3 signal has been downgraded to a T1 as Tropical Depression Toraji weakens and moves away from Hong Kong. As of 10 pm on Thursday,...
Hong Kong Renumbered Lamp Posts Referencing Tiananmen Crackdown: Impact and Analysis
The Hong Kong government recently decided to renumber several lamp posts that previously bore codes referencing the date of the Tiananmen crackdown. The numbers “8964” and “6489” have been replaced with new codes. This...
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...
Investigation into the Murder Case of Tuen Mun Man – RTHK
Police are currently looking into a tragic incident that took place in Tuen Mun, where a man was discovered unconscious in his home and eventually passed away in the hospital.According to reports, the deceased's...
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...
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...