Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage to be celebrated in new annual initiative
Different types of craftsmanship, performances, traditions and rituals among activities to be showcased across the month of June.
Hong Kong police to crack down on traffic offences after fatal accidents rise 40%
Officers to target both drivers and pedestrians by filming from elevated spots, along with plain-clothes patrols.
EV Scan (Week 12, March 20, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 12, March 20, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 11 (Week 11, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 11 (Week 11, 2025)
Shanghai’s new plan to lure foreign tourists: Mega-events and Peppa Pig
The Chinese city has outlined a three-year strategy to boost inbound tourism that aims to move beyond its historic landmarks.
Hong Kong aims to slash 10% no-show rate for radiology services in fee proposal
Hospital Authority says proposed charges for MRI and CT scans will encourage residents to keep appointments.
Health Department investigates medical incident at Central dental centre after patient fails to wake from anaesthesia
22nd March 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Department of Health has confirmed it received a medical risk alert regarding a 35-year-old female patient who underwent a surgical tooth extraction under deep sedation at a dental day care centre in Central. The incident, which occurred on 22nd January, left the patient unable to awaken from her […]
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U.S. stocks close higher despite mixed sector performance and tariff uncertainty
22nd March 2025 – (New York) U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday, rallying in the final moments of trading after a week marked by significant fluctuations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 32.03 points, or 0.08 per cent, closing at 41,985.35, while the S&P 500 added 4.67 points, or 0.08 per cent, to settle at […]
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Light rail services suspended at MTR Tin Yuet Stop following cable damage
22nd March 2025 – (Hong Kong) At 7.02am this morning, the overhead cable at the MTR Tin Yuet Stop in Tin Shui Wai was damaged by an external vehicle. As a result, light rail services in the vicinity of Tin Yuet Stop have been temporarily suspended. The MTR Corporation has advised passengers to consider alternative […]
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Heathrow Airport resumes limited operations after power station fire causes major disruption
22nd March 2025 – (London) Flights began to land at London’s Heathrow Airport late on Friday, 21st March, following a fire at a power station that had grounded planes at Europe’s busiest air hub, leading to widespread travel chaos for thousands of passengers. The fire at the electricity substation forced the airport to halt operations […]
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Pope Francis regaining strength in hospital but must “relearn to speak”
22nd March 2025 – (Rome) Pope Francis is gradually regaining his strength in hospital, although he must “relearn to speak” following an extended period of high-flow oxygen therapy, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez reported on Friday, 21st March. The cardinal, who heads the Vatican’s doctrinal office, dismissed speculation regarding the pontiff’s potential retirement, asserting that he […]
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AI startup Perplexity expresses interest in acquiring TikTok
22nd March 2025 – (San Francisco) Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity announced on Friday, its interest in acquiring TikTok, which is facing a looming deadline to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or risk being banned in the United States. In a blog post, Perplexity outlined its vision for integrating its AI-driven internet search capabilities […]
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