Hong Kong’s URA may review cuts to residents’ compensation over redevelopment
Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority (URA) may review its policy to reduce compensation to residents affected by redevelopments, its new chief has said, as the organisation faces financial challenges.
URA managing director Donald Choi Wun-hing said on Friday in his first meeting with the media that it was an appropriate time to review the current compensation package.
Residential flat owners receive the cash equivalent of the market price of a comparable seven-year-old flat in the…
Hong Kong to reclaim 190 hectares of land to make space for modern industries
Hong Kong authorities have proposed reclaiming 190 hectares of land in waters off the western New Territories for the development of four core modern industries in a bid to create future growth in a sluggish market.
The Development Bureau said on Friday that the government was open to any financing model for the reclamation work in two areas, near Lung Kwu Tan and in Tuen Mun West.
The land will be earmarked for developing industries such as green energy, advanced construction, the circular…
EV Scan (Week 29, July 17, 2025)
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New bridges on Hoi Wang Road to be commissioned on July 27 while West Kowloon Highway slip road to Yau Ma Tei to be closed from August 3
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 28 (Week 28, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 28 (Week 28, 2025)
China’s financial regulator vows enhanced support for economic growth
19th July 2025 – (Beijing) China’s top financial regulator has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering support for economic growth and the realisation of the country’s economic and social development targets for 2025. In an announcement posted on its official website, the National Financial Regulatory Administration outlined plans to increase financial backing for high-quality urban development […]
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Police crack down on triad activities and illegal gambling in Mong Kok, 58 arrested
19th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) Over a two-day period (17th to 18th), officers in the Mong Kok area launched an anti-crime operation to combat Triad revenue sources, deter youth criminal activities, and suppress street violence. Police conducted raids on five residential and commercial units, uncovering and dismantling five suspected illegal gambling dens. They also […]
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14-year-old girl allegedly mistreated by mother, Kowloon Tong School staff reports incident
19th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) Yesterday, around noon, a staff member at Kowloon Tong School (Secondary Section) located at 10 Surrey Lane, Kowloon Tong, reported a suspected case of inappropriate treatment of a 14-year-old girl by her mother. Police responded to the report and believe the girl was previously physically assaulted by her mother, […]
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Explosion claims lives of three deputies at Los Angeles training facility
19th July 2025 – (Los Angeles) A devastating incident unfolded at the Biscailuz Regional Training Center in East Los Angeles, where an explosion resulted in the tragic deaths of three deputies. The cause of the explosion, which occurred shortly before 7.30am local time, remains unknown, leaving authorities and officials in shock and seeking answers. Initial […]
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Trump pushes for 15-20% tariffs in EU trade talks as deadline looms
19th July 2025 – (Washington) Donald Trump has intensified his demands during trade negotiations with the EU, advocating for a minimum tariff of 15 to 20 per cent in any potential deal with the bloc, as reported by three individuals briefed on the discussions. The U.S. president’s firmer stance is a strategic move to gauge […]
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Standby Signal No. 1 remains in force, Strong Wind Signal No. 3 may be issued this afternoon
19th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory raised the Standby Signal, No. 1 at 2.20am today, indicating the potential impact of a tropical cyclone positioned within approximately 800 kilometres of the city. Tropical Storm Wipha has progressed into a severe tropical storm, posing a significant weather threat to the region. As of […]
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Hong Kong braces for Wipha: all you need to know about cyclone and potential T8
Hong Kong is on alert as Tropical Storm Wipha draws closer, with heavy rain and gusty winds expected to batter the city over the weekend.
A steering committee headed by the city’s No 2 official, Eric Chan Kwok-ki, convened a meeting on Friday afternoon to step up preparations.
The Emergency Transport Coordination Centre is also in operation, while emergency response teams, including those from the fire services, police, the Civil Aid Service and the Auxiliary Medical Service are on…
