Buckle up on the road: Hong Kong to enforce seat belt rules across the board
Footage of a police undercover crackdown on minibus commuters in Hong Kong has gone viral on social media, and the force will issue summonses to 31 passengers for failing to wear their seat belts.
The Post breaks down the mandatory seat belt requirements for passengers on public and private transport.
1. What happened during undercover police operation on minibus passengers?
According to police, the enforcement action took place on Friday and involved undercover officers from the force’s Kowloon…
Giant Labubu, Elmo, Grimace and Doraemon floating in Hong Kong harbour
Fans of the popular characters Labubu, Elmo, Grimace and Doraemon flocked to see giant inflatables of the four in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on the first day of a week-long show on Saturday, although some visitors said they had little interest in paying for entry to a viewing deck or in buying souvenirs.
Residents and tourists visited the Central harbourfront to take pictures of the inflatable sculptures of the popular intellectual property (IP) characters. A market selling merchandise related…
Regina Ip, Hong Kong’s colourful ‘Iron Lady’, says ‘mission accomplished’
In a departure from her usual straight-talking style, Hong Kong’s “Iron Lady” Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee kept the public hanging for more than a week before finally announcing on Saturday that she will not run in December’s Legislative Council election, ending a 17-year tenure in the legislature.
The 75-year-old founder of the New People’s Party also said it was time to pass the baton, having completed her “historic mission”, and that she would focus on nurturing new talent in the future.
Openly…
Applications selected for 55th personalised vehicle registration marks exercise
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Child passengers in private cars must use Child Restraining Device from November 1 and offending drivers may be fined (with photo)
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EV Scan (Week 43, October 23, 2025)
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Hong Kong wage growth slows from 3.5% to 2.5% in line with Greater Bay Area trend
Wage growth in Hong Kong has slowed from 3.5 per cent in 2024 to 2.5 per cent this year, mirroring a cooling trend across the Greater Bay Area, with salaries declining significantly after the United S
Foundation of success: secrets behind South Korea’s K-beauty cosmetics boom
Jo Min-su was working towards a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he found his calling: building a better lip gloss.
The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul
Singapore jails ex-banker over role in US$2.3 billion money laundering case
A former wealth banker at Citigroup got the longest sentence in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case for his role in aiding the movement of illicit funds and obstructing justice.
Wang Qiming, a f
China’s prosperous Tang dynasty, what to eat in Putian: 7 Lifestyle highlights
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Hong Kong name side with eye on Rugby World Cup future for Japan A clash
Hong Kong have named a largely experimental side for their clash with Japan A on Friday, the first real challenge of the city’s Rugby World Cup era.
A new-look second row, a new combination behind the
Alibaba’s Quark app adds AI chatbot in challenge to ByteDance, Tencent
Alibaba Group Holding has upped the ante in China’s crowded consumer artificial intelligence market by adding chat integration to its Quark app, putting it in direct competition with services from Byt
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng to talk with US officials in Malaysia
Vice-Premier He Lifeng will hold trade talks with US officials in Malaysia from Friday to Monday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
The two sides will hold consultations on key issues in
China-led moon mission’s water probe will be ‘first for humanity’: space agency
China could beat the United States to become the first country to find water on the moon, with all international payloads already handed over for its next robotic lunar mission which is slated for lau
Dog driving mobility scooter goes viral; China owner says pet can also skateboard
A video of a dog in southwestern China driving a four-wheeled mobility scooter has taken the internet by storm.
The talented canine, who can also skateboard, turn on lights, and even take out the rubb
How businesses can leverage Hong Kong’s advantages to expand overseas
As the shifting geopolitical landscape and global economic uncertainties dominate headlines, businesses and governments around the world are keen to turn these large-scale challenges into growth oppor
Education sector Legislative Councillor Chu Kwok-keung announces departure amid growing list of political exits
25th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) The number of incumbent Legislative Councillors opting against seeking re-election has reached twenty-seven with the announcement from education sector representative Chu Kwok-keung. The current Legislative Councillor confirmed his decision through social media channels on Friday, stating he would not pursue another term in the upcoming elections. Mr Chu expressed […]
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Hang Seng Bank account holder receives surprise HK$100,000 deposit from unidentified source
25th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong resident has reported receiving an unexpected deposit of HK$100,000 from an unknown individual into his Hang Seng Bank account. The recipient subsequently received communication via WhatsApp from the transferor acknowledging an erroneous transaction and requesting direct contact to resolve the matter. The account holder has adopted […]
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3 police officers from Minneapolis report unidentified aerial phenomenon sighting
25th October 2025 – (Minneapolis) Three law enforcement officers from Minneapolis have documented an observation of an unconventional aerial object displaying unusual characteristics. The personnel reported witnessing a spherical formation exhibiting six illuminated rings that underwent colour transitions while maintaining position in the night sky. The incident occurred in February when the officers initially spotted […]
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Woman says boyfriend’s fitness regime lengthened sex to painful levels
25th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) A young woman has described how sex with her boyfriend, previously lasting 10 to 15 minutes and matching her preferred pace and mood, has recently become far longer and increasingly uncomfortable. She attributed the change to his intensive leg training, particularly squats, combined with health supplements, which she says […]
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Hong Kong singer and actress Larine Tang demonstrates martial arts proficiency in training showcase
25th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong media personality Larine Tang has recently displayed substantial progress in her martial arts training through a series of digital platform demonstrations. The performer, who developed an interest in combat disciplines during film production commitments, has been formally studying Snake-Crane Wing Chun under established practitioners. The twenty-seven-year-old performer […]
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Libya’s Gulf of Sirte International Airport resumes operations after twelve-year closure
26th October 2025 – (Tripoli) Aviation services have recommenced at the Gulf of Sirte International Airport following a twelve-year suspension of operations. The Libyan coastal facility welcomed three commercial flights on Saturday, marking its return to operational status after extensive infrastructure damage sustained during civil conflict. The airport received aircraft originating from both western and […]
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