Daily News 2025-09-18

Hong Kong authorities will strengthen protection for local workers by tightening restrictions on employers importing waiters and junior cooks, while enacting legislation to better protect delivery workers.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his policy address on Wednesday that the government would prioritise the employment of local workers and crack down on abuse of a labour importation scheme.
The new restrictions will apply to two job categories – waiter and junior cook – under the…

Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-09-17 15:08 UTC

Marital discord surrounds Laurinda Ho following media silence

17th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) In recent years, rumours of marital discord have plagued the relationship between the late Macao tycoon’s daughter, Laurinda Ho, and Chinese actor Shawn Dou. Following their lavish wedding in Bali in April 2023, their busy work schedules have led to prolonged periods of separation, fuelling speculations about the state […]
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Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-09-17 15:24 UTC

William So’s concert cancellation spurs People’s Daily online review calling for enhanced accountability

17th September 2025 – (Wenzhou) Hong Kong singer William So has faced complaints from netizens, leading to the confirmation of the cancellation of his concert scheduled for October in Wenzhou. People’s Daily Online, a mainland official media outlet, published a commentary today, stressing the necessity of holding So accountable in accordance with the law and […]
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Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-09-17 15:43 UTC

Food poisoning hits 31 individuals across two restaurants in Kowloon Bay and Tsuen Wan

17th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) under the Department of Health (DH) is currently probing two interconnected outbreaks of food poisoning affecting nine individuals. They consumed food from New Red City Icehouse at Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay Industrial Centre, in Kowloon Bay. Subsequently, additional cases related to KTS […]
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Source: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

Published on: 2025-09-17 15:45 UTC

Policy address 2025: Hong Kong’s John Lee in big push on economic reforms

Hong Kong’s leader has delivered a comprehensive policy blueprint pushing for further economic reforms by expediting key infrastructure projects and doubling down on the city’s competitive strengths, while also improving livelihoods, notably charting more paths to home ownership.
In a wide-ranging speech that left no stone unturned, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed to entice more high value-added industries and enterprises to the city by offering preferential policy packages. For the first…

Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-09-17 15:52 UTC

Rapper Cardi B confirms pregnancy with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, expecting fourth child

17th September 2025 – (New York) Cardi B, the 32-year-old rapper known for hits like “I Like It”, announced in an interview on CBS Mornings aired on Wednesday, 17th September, that she is pregnant with her fourth child. The baby is due before her upcoming tour launches in February. During the pre-taped interview with anchor […]
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Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-09-17 16:01 UTC

Chief Executive John Lee discusses media expansion and accountability system in Policy Address press conference

18th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Chief Executive John Lee addressed the press conference on “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address” yesterday. In response to inquiries about assisting local media to expand their global presence and the new Heads of Department (HoD) Accountability System, Lee expressed his commitment to supporting the media’s professional growth and […]
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Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-09-17 16:05 UTC

Anticipated rate cut marks key moment in Federal Reserve meeting

18th September 2025 – (Washington) The highly anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve meeting culminates with expectations of a quarter-point interest rate cut, prompting potential dissension among policymakers. As the central bank navigates economic projections amidst President Trump’s policy alterations, the looming decision raises questions about the Fed’s timeliness and effectiveness in steering the economy. Federal Reserve […]
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Source: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

Published on: 2025-09-17 23:00 UTC

Hong Kong cuts base rate for first time this year, matching US Fed’s move

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank cut the city’s base rate for the first time this year, bringing down the cost of funding to help reboot businesses and reduce the burden on mortgage borrowers.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reduced the city’s base rate by a quarter point to 4.5 per cent on Thursday, matching the US Federal Reserve’s cut hours earlier to its target rate, which fell to the range of 4 per cent to 4.25 per cent during the sixth meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee…

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