1880 Hong Kong club folds after 7 months, accused of owing staff unpaid wages
The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club that closed after just seven months in operation has been accused of owing rent and wages of more than 100 employees, with the Labour Department receiving requests for help from affected workers.
1880 Hong Kong, located at Swire Properties’ Two Taikoo Place office complex in Quarry Bay, on Friday announced it was closing, citing “cash flow difficulties” and failed attempts to raise funds. All memberships and associated privileges were…
Beijing appoints a new top representative to Hong Kong
Zheng Yanxiong has been removed as director of liaison office and Zhou Ji, executive deputy director of the top Beijing office for the city’s affairs, has replaced him.
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New liaison office chief in first public appearance with Hong Kong community visit
The director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong made his first visit to the community on Sunday, two days after he took up the role, saying his appointment came with heavy responsibilities but reflected the trust Chinese President Xi Jinping placed in him.
Zhou Ji, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), replaced Zheng Yanxiong as head of the central government’s liaison office, the State Council announced on Friday. Zhou also met Chief Executive…
Defence Minister of Singapore Chan Chun Sing advocates for international rules following rising global security challenges
2nd June 2025 – (Singapore) Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivered a compelling address at the Shangri-La Dialogue’s final plenary session on 1st June, emphasising the critical need for political and military leaders to resist the temptation of unilateral action in times of insecurity. Drawing from historical precedents where such actions have led to unintended […]
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FBI investigates ‘targeted terror’ attack at Colorado rally demanding Israeli hostage release
2nd June 2025 – (Colorado) The FBI is actively investigating what has been labelled as a “targeted terror attack” in Boulder, Colorado, where a suspect hurled an explosive device at a pro-Israel rally, resulting in several injuries. At the heart of the incident was a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held in […]
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South African High Court judge calls for legal reform in crypto regulation
2nd June 2025 – (Johannesburg) A High Court judge in South Africa, Mandlenkosi Motha, has openly criticized the country’s central bank for relying on antiquated crypto regulations to oversee the sector. Judge Motha highlighted that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was employing outdated exchange control guidelines, originally designed during apartheid, to manage digital assets like […]
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Hong Kong police received over 440,000 leads on cyberattacks against city in 2024
Hong Kong police received more than 440,000 pieces of intelligence on cyberthreats targeting the city last year, while 5 per cent of publicly accessible technology assets owned by critical infrastructure operators were vulnerable to online attacks, a first-of-its kind review has found.
In a report released on Monday, police said they assessed 90,000 pieces of technology assets, including digital resources such as IP addresses and online domains, and found 4,500 tested items had system…
Celebrity couple Anita Yuen and Julian Cheung spotted shopping in Causeway Bay
2nd June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong actress Anita Yuen and her husband, actor Julian Cheung, also known as “Chilam,” have been together since dating and tying the knot in 2001. Over the years, they have been a shining example of a loving and devoted couple within the entertainment industry. Julian Cheung is notably […]
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Ukrainian drones attack Russian air bases in strategic operation, 41 Russian warplanes reportedly hit
2nd June 2025 – (Kyiv) Ukrainian secret services executed a daring and strategic drone attack on Sunday, targeting Russian air bases by concealing explosive-laden drones within the roofs of wooden sheds. A Ukrainian security official revealed that the operation, codenamed “Spider’s Web,” was acknowledged by Ukraine’s domestic security agency, the SBU, resulting in significant damage. […]
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Trump and Xi to discuss trade disputes, critical minerals issue soon
2nd June 2025 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to engage in discussions to address trade issues, particularly focusing on a dispute concerning critical minerals, announced Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday. Trump recently accused China of breaching an agreement with the United States regarding the mutual reduction […]
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