Response to issues related to High Island Reservoir East Dam
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EV Scan (Week 22, May 29, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 22, May 29, 2025)
Opening designated stopping places within prohibited zones of Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge for use by taxi fleets under trial operations
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Interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements releases latest information and appeals to public and visitors to plan cross-boundary trips in advance for Tuen Ng Festival long weekend of Mainland
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Toll changes set to be implemented
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Special traffic and transport arrangements in Southern District and Tai Po during Tuen Ng Festival holidays
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 21 (Week 21, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 21 (Week 21, 2025)
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 5, Weeks 17 – 21 (April 20 – May 24, 2025)
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 5, Weeks 17 – 21 (April 20 – May 24, 2025)
Government to take over Tai Lam Tunnel and substantially reduce its tolls on May 31, followed by HKeToll to be implemented from 5am (with photos/video)
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Don’t do it: Japan takes aim at baby names like ‘Nike’ with new rules on kanji readings
Japan has begun enforcing a law aimed at curbing the rise of unconventional and sometimes bewildering baby names – a move officials say will streamline administrative systems but which also reflects a
Don’t do it: Japan takes aim at baby names like ‘Nike’ with new rules on kanji readings
Japan has begun enforcing a law aimed at curbing the rise of unconventional and sometimes bewildering baby names – a move officials say will streamline administrative systems but which also reflects a
Hong Kong hoping ‘Summer Viva’ campaign will make tourists extend stays
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will ramp up efforts to encourage family and business visitors to extend their stay in the city by promoting diverse travel experiences, the body’s new chief has said.
Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok said on Friday that Hong Kong could no longer rely on past glories by only promoting itself as a food and shopping paradise and should capitalise on the increased number of tourists and opportunities brought by the current geopolitical situation.
“Hong Kong is safe for…
Transport Department assumes control of Tai Lam Tunnel with HKeToll implementation
31st May 2025 – (Hong Kong) Transport Department formally assumed control of the Tai Lam Tunnel at 00:00 hours today, initiating a staged overnight conversion to the automated HKeToll system. This significant infrastructure transition involved brief operational suspensions and comprehensive tolling reforms. During the handover, the tunnel ceased operations for five minutes at midnight […]
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Corporate XRP bets fail to lift token despite US$421m treasury moves
31st May 2025 – (Hong Kong) XRP prices declined 5% to $2.20 despite two major corporations disclosing combined $421 million treasury allocations this week, underscoring the cryptocurrency’s persistent market underperformance amid broader sector volatility. Saudi clean energy firm VivoPower committed $121 million to XRP holdings while Chinese mobility startup Webus disclosed a $300 million position, […]
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Hong Kong student with TB forced into medical isolation after declining treatment
Hong Kong health authorities have issued an isolation order for an 18-year-old student diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and arranged screening for his teachers and classmates after he was earlier discharged from hospital against medical advice.
The Centre for Health Protection said on Friday it had been following up on the case of a male secondary school student who was admitted to hospital on May 14 due to shortness of breath, persistent coughing, blood in his sputum, fever and weight…
HSBC disbands U.S. SME banking division affecting 4,500 clients
31st May 2025 – (London) HSBC Holdings PLC is dissolving its U.S> small-to-medium enterprise banking division, impacting approximately 4,500 commercial clients according to a Friday report in The Wall Street Journal. The strategic withdrawal primarily affects domestic American businesses rather than US subsidiaries of international corporations. The London-based banking group, which declined to comment on […]
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Forget tourist fads. Let’s better preserve, promote Hong Kong heritage
I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded and explored mobile apps such as Meituan and RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu), to see what a local might be missing out on.
Some of the recommended spots seem debatable, including the alleyways between Tai Wai’s village houses that have been dubbed “Little Kyoto”, an ordinary street sign on the corner of New Praya in Kennedy Town and the Hong Kong Cemetery…
Ukrainian President Zelensky discusses Ukrainian-Russian talks with Turkish President Erdogan
31st May 2025 – (Kyiv) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Friday that he engaged in a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the recent meetings between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Turkey. Zelensky underscored the significance of the prisoners-of-war exchange as a notable outcome of the initial meeting in Istanbul on […]
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Trump announces increase in steel tariffs from 25% to 50% following trade war escalation
31st May 2025 – (Washington) President Donald Trump declared on Friday his intention to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports from 25% to 50%, intensifying pressure on global steel producers and escalating his trade war rhetoric. Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump outlined plans to double the tariffs on steel imports into the United […]
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Tai Lam Tunnel transitions to government operation with new toll system implementation
31st May 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Tai Lam Tunnel (TLT) has transitioned to government operation, signalling changes in toll collection and operational procedures. Commencing at midnight today, the TLT underwent a brief suspension of approximately five minutes to facilitate the installation of updated toll facilities. Following this, a ceremony unveiling the Transport Department’s plaque […]
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