Hong Kong BN(O) holders’ 5-year pathway unaffected by UK immigration shake-up
The biggest shake-up of Britain’s immigration system in nearly half a century will not affect a five-year pathway to permanent settlement for Hongkongers, the UK government has said.
The British government unveiled a major shift in its profile for legal migrants on Thursday, saying it was prioritising those contributing to the UK economy and playing by the rules, days after announcing the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in decades.
The government earlier announced it would…
FS, SJ and SCS jointly call on civil servants to vote together (with photos)
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Kansu Street in Yau Ma Tei to reopen on November 29
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TD collaborates with ICAC in investigation into eight persons who applied for direct issue of Hong Kong driving licence using false documents
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 46 (Week 46, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 46 (Week 46, 2025)
Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from December 4 to 8
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Special traffic and transport arrangements for Hong Kong Streetathon 2025 this Sunday
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Olympian Vivian Kong parries jabs with ‘fighting spirit’ in Hong Kong poll race
Hong Kong Olympian Vivian Kong Man-wai admitted she was a newcomer to the tourism field during a lively election forum on Thursday, as she faced off against rival Ma Yat-chiu, who highlighted his industry credentials.
She pledged, however, to serve the sector with the “fighting spirit of an athlete” if elected to the Legislative Council seat representing the tourism industry during the December 7 poll.
The fencing star, who won gold at the 2024 Olympics, acknowledged she was less familiar with…
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Urgent plea for heart donation as Hong Kong teacher, 44, fights for life
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority is appealing for a heart donation to save a 44-year-old man in a critical condition. He is a father of two young daughters, and a teacher by profession.
The authority said on Thursday that the patient, Yu Siu-hei, who was previously in good health, suffered from chest pain after exercise on October 20 and was admitted to Tseung Kwan O Hospital.
Computed tomography confirmed an aortic dissection the following day. He was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in…
U.K. confirms BNO route remains 5+1 pathway to citizenship
21st November 2025 – (London) The Home Office on Thursday (20th November) confirmed that Hong Kong residents using the British National (Overseas) passport route will remain eligible to apply for British citizenship after six years’ residence, preserving the so‑called 5+1 arrangement. According to official documents, BNO status holders may seek indefinite leave to remain (ILR) […]
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Hong Kong wraps up National Games with fencing and U22 basketball finals as SAR sets medal record
21st November 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong leg of the 15th National Games concluded yesterday (20th November) with the final day of fencing at Kai Tak Arena and the men’s under‑22 basketball finals at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom, signalling the successful completion of all events hosted in the city. Fencing […]
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Centre for Food Safety acts on U.S. infant formula recall over botulism concerns
21st November 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has instructed the trade to suspend the import of all ByHeart brand infant formula following a voluntary recall in the United States due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The precautionary measure was implemented yesterday (20th November) after the CFS was alerted via its […]
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U.S. officials express optimism for Ukraine peace plan following European concerns
21st November 2025 – (Kyiv) Senior United States officials have voiced confidence in a newly proposed framework for ending the conflict in Ukraine following high-level discussions in Kyiv. US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, with the White House later describing the mood as “very optimistic.” According to White […]
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Fire erupts at residential apartment block in Seoul
21st November 2025 – (Seoul) A major fire broke out at a nine-storey apartment building in the Sinwol-dong district of Seoul’s Yangcheon-gu in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident was reported to local fire authorities at approximately 5.33am local time. Emergency services declared a Level 1 emergency response by 5.44am and initiating firefighting […]
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Li Qiang arrives for historic Africa-hosted G20 as China backs TAZARA revitalisation
21st November 2025 – (Johannesburg) Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived on Thursday to attend the 20th G20 Summit, which will convene this weekend and, for the first time, be hosted on the African continent. Beijing has voiced support for South Africa’s G20 presidency and signalled its intention to work with all parties under the theme […]
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