TD renews electronic audible traffic signals at crossings to provide convenience for visually impaired persons and public at large (with photos/videos)
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Auction of vehicle registration marks to be held on June 7
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Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 20 (Week 20))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 20 (Week 20))
TD ceases accepting paper applications for driving licence renewal via drop-in boxes at post offices from June 1
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53rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open May 19 to 22
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Report on IPD (April 2025)
Report on IPD (April 2025)
Israeli strikes kill 103 across Gaza overnight, hospitals say
In northern Gaza, a strike on refugee camp killed nine people from a single family. Another strike killed 10, including seven children and a woman.
David Hayes fires in treble to create ‘glimmer of hope’ in title race
David Hayes admits a late-season charge at the trainers’ title is a long shot, but the champion handler hasn’t given up all hope after reducing John Size’s lead to six wins with a treble at Sha Tin on
Zelensky, Vance shake hands at Vatican after Oval Office row
Zelensky and Vance last met at the White House in February, in a meeting described as one of the worst diplomatic incidents in recent history.
Blazing Wukong lights up turf for Ricky Yiu as Andrea Atzeni raises bat at Sha Tin
Classic Series assignments could await the promising Blazing Wukong after his taking debut win in the Class Four The Hilltop In The Valley Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday….
Man arrested over robbing Hong Kong pet shop with fruit knife
Police apprehend suspect less than nine hours after incident, with officers checking footage from cameras set up under surveillance push.
Cannes 2025: Die My Love movie review – Jennifer Lawrence anchors Lynne Ramsay psychodrama
Lynne Ramsay’s portrayal of a marriage coming apart pits Lawrence against Robert Pattinson. Nick Nolte and Sissy Spacek play his parents.
Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle wins first race against Sun Yang – but admits to nerves
Pan says he was ‘particularly nervous’ before winning battle of generations at Chinese National Swimming Championships in Shenzhen.
Bolshoi Ballet put on a stunning show in Shenzhen, China, featuring a surfeit of talent
With 10 principal dancers and numerous soloists, the famed Russian company performed classic and modern pieces with precision and grace.
2,300-year-old Chinese silk books return to Beijing after decades in US museum
Ancient Zidanku Silk Manuscripts are older than Dead Sea Scrolls and were illegally taken from China in 1946.
South Korea’s election front runner proposes two-term presidency to decentralise power
Latest polling shows the front runner Lee Jae-myung leading the race with a 51 per cent support rate for the June 3 election.
Cruise ship Star Voyager to make Hong Kong its home port from June to November
Operator making a comeback in Asia following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong in 2022 due to pandemic.
Charity’s proposed shelter for homeless Hongkongers rejected by government
ImpactHK questions whether government’s refusal to back proposed shelter in Lai Chi Kok could stigmatise people who are living rough.
Patient arrested for alleged indecent assault of nurse in Hong Kong hospital
Nurse, 23, suspected to have been indecently assaulted in medical ward by patient, 59.
Man in 70s dies in hospital after being hit by a KMB bus in Kowloon Bay
21st May 2025 – (Hong Kong) A fatal incident unfolded in Kowloon Bay on Tuesday evening at around 10pm, involving a KMB bus on route 1A departing from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier towards Sau Mau Ping. As the bus approached Choi Wan Road near Tak Bo Garden, an elderly man reportedly emerged from Kwun Tong […]
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Elon Musk to scale back political spending, citing saturation in contributions
21st May 2025 – (Washington) Elon Musk has announced his intentions to significantly reduce his political expenditures, declaring that he has reached a point of satiation in his contributions. This decision comes as the world’s wealthiest individual takes a step back from his involvement in curbing federal government expenditure while serving as an advisor to […]
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Chicago Sun-Times faces backlash over AI-generated book list controversy
21st May 2025 – (Chicago) The Chicago Sun-Times has come under fire following the publication of an AI-generated “summer reading list for 2025” that included several fictitious book titles, sparking a wave of criticism. While the list did feature authentic titles like “Call Me By Your Name” by André Aciman, it also recommended delving into […]
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St. Hilary’s School principal Chu Tsz-wing sparks debate by enforcing communication in English and Mandarin, clarifies language policy
21st May 2025 – (Hong Kong) St. Hilary’s School Principal Chu Tsz-wing recently sparked discussions online after mentioning a ban on Cantonese within the school premises, enforcing communication solely in English and Mandarin. In response to the ensuing debate, the school released a statement today, affirming that students frequently use Cantonese in their daily lives. […]
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Education Bureau reduces school operating costs by 10% in response to budget constraints
21st May 2025 – (Hong Kong) In a recent meeting with school representatives and school council members, the Education Bureau disclosed that starting in the upcoming school year, all sub-item subsidies for operational expenses will not be adjusted for inflation and will be reduced by 10%. Schools are advised to flexibly utilise these subsidies based […]
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McDonald’s Japan halts third wave of CHIIKAWA meal due to unprecedented demand
21st May 2025 – (Tokyo) In response to overwhelming demand, McDonald’s Japan is contemplating halting the sale of the third wave of CHIIKAWA meal, scheduled to commence on the 30th. This move comes after the launch of the CHIIKAWA meal, a collaborative venture with the popular anime “CHIIKAWA” and Minecraft, caused a frenzy amongst fans […]
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