Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 14 (Week 14))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 14 (Week 14))
NCD Watch April 2025 – Enjoy Fruit and Vegetables Every Day
NCD Watch April 2025 – Enjoy Fruit and Vegetables Every Day
Special traffic and transport arrangements for concert at Kai Tak Sports Park on April 8, 9, 11 and 12
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50th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open April 7 to 10
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Stiffer Hong Kong penalties helping to fight illegal wildlife trade: authorities
Number of smuggling cases involving ivory, pangolin scales and rhino horn has ‘dropped significantly’ since 2021, government says.
Yuen Long man gets seven years after riot acquittal overturned
Ayra Wang
A “white-clad” man involved in the July 2019 Yuen Long station incident was sentenced to seven years in jail by the District Court yesterday after his acquittal was overturned.
Wong Chi-wing, a 60-year-old cargo driver, was acquitted of rioting and wounding with intent in 2021. This…
Stellantis halts Leapmotor car production
Automaker Stellantis said yesterday it had stopped production of its Chinese partner Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology’s (9863) T03 small electric car at its Tychy plant in Poland.
The group “is no longer assembling Leapmotor’s T03 model at the Tychy plant, in Poland, since March 30,” it said in a…
Buffett wealth up despite market rout but Musk takes US$134b hit
Staff reporter and Bloomberg
Warren Buffett’s wealth is estimated to have increased 8 percent this year, despite losing US$14.5 billion (HK$113.1 billion) after US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on April 2 which sent stock markets into a tailspin and US billionaire Elon Musk’s net…
18 lenders give small businesses a breather
Themis Qi
Eighteen local banks have agreed to extend the trade finance loan repayment period by as long as 90 days for small and medium-sized enterprises, as these importers and exporters are expected to face “an economic winter” amid the escalating global tariff war.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
BYD’s first-quarter profit to more than double
Bloomberg and staff reporter
Chinese auto giant BYD (1211) flagged first-quarter profit may more than double to 10 billion yuan (HK$10.63 billion), after a bumper start to the year that saw vehicle sales top 1 million.
Net profit in the three months ended March will jump to between 8.5 billion yuan…
Shein urged to halt supply chain move
Agencies and staff reporter
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s plans to shift some production out of China have met with opposition from the Chinese government, people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing seeks to stave off a manufacturing exodus in the face of Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs.
The…
Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by garbage truck in Hong Kong
Cyclist, 50, left semi-unconscious following collision on Tuesday evening in Kwai Chung.
Hong Kong consumers hit with higher prices for foreign goods as tariffs loom
Lipstick, shoes, clothes and Nintendo games now more expensive but goods from mainland China are unaffected so far.
How Hong Kong banks must support businesses during U.S.-China trade war
9th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong business community faces a pivotal moment as the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, with the recent imposition of a 104% tariff posing a risk to an already delicate economic environment. The ripple effects of this punitive measure will extend beyond mainland China, ensnaring Hong Kong in a […]
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China rebukes U.S. Vice-President Vance over ‘ignorant’ comments on borrowing from ‘Chinese peasants’
9th April 2025 – (Beijing) China has labelled U.S. Vice-President JD Vance as “ignorant and impolite” following remarks he made regarding American borrowing from “Chinese peasants.” The comments, which have stirred outrage on Chinese social media, were described by foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian as “surprising and sad.” During an interview on Fox News on […]
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Dow Jones reverses early gains to close 320 points lower as tariff fears mount
9th April 2025 – (New York) A relief rally for U.S. stocks faltered dramatically on Tuesday, as substantial initial gains transformed into notable losses in anticipation of a critical tariff deadline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, after experiencing an intraday surge of over 1,450 points, ultimately closed down 320.01 points, or 0.84 per cent, finishing […]
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U.S. Justice Department disbands cryptocurrency fraud investigation unit
9th April 2025 – (Washington) The U.S. Justice Department has announced the dissolution of its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a unit dedicated to investigating cryptocurrency-related fraud, as Donald Trump’s administration rolls back regulatory oversight in the digital assets sector. In a memo issued to department employees on Monday evening, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche […]
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Leung Chai-yan, daughter of former Hong Kong Chief Executive, found dead at 33
9th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) Leung Chai-yan, the younger daughter of former Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung, passed away at the age of 33 yesterday. The incident occurred at her residence in Lanson Place serviced apartment located on Oi Tak Street in Aldrich Bay. Staff members reported finding her unconscious on the floor […]
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Former Chief Executive mourns sudden death of daughter Leung Chai-yan at 33, ruling out suspicion
9th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) Leung Chai-yan, the younger daughter of former Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung, was found dead in her serviced apartment, Lanson Place, 1 Oi Tak Street in Shau Kei Wan yesterday, at the age of 33. Emergency services confirmed her death upon arrival, following a report from the apartment […]
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