80% of Hong Kong’s disadvantaged children suffer nutritional imbalance: survey
Eight in 10 children from low-income families in Hong Kong suffer from serious nutritional imbalance, with less than 14 per cent getting enough dairy, a survey has found.
The People Service Centre on Tuesday released the findings of a four-year study that monitored 426 children, aged three to 11, from underprivileged households, including those living in public housing and substandard accommodation such as subdivided flats and cubicle rooms.
The study, conducted by the poverty-focused NGO in…
With Hong Kong’s stablecoin law, mainland firms are preparing for a market boom
Hong Kong’s move to legalise stablecoins – cryptocurrencies that maintain a fixed value by being pegged to a reference asset – is grabbing the attention of mainland institutions, as a leading Chinese brokerage predicts a boom in tokenised real-world assets (RWA) in the city.
While Beijing has remained largely quiet on Hong Kong’s new stablecoin bill in the two weeks since it was passed, paving the way for the issuance of such assets in the city, discussions about the market and geopolitical…
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Substantial reduction of tolls and implementation of HKeToll mostly smooth at Tai Lam Tunnel (with photos)
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54th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open June 2 to 5
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Police detain man suspected of inhaling “space oil” at MTR Austin Station
4th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Yesterday, at 12.56pm, a passenger at the Tuen Ma Ling Line’s Austin Station, heading towards Tuen Mun, alerted authorities after witnessing a man suspected of inhaling “space oil”. Upon arrival, officials intercepted the individual and found an e-cigarette and an e-cigarette cartridge containing what is believed to be etizolam, […]
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Meta strikes 20-year nuclear power deal to fuel AI demands
4th June 2025 – (Washington) Meta has entered into a 20-year agreement to secure nuclear power, aiming to address the escalating demand for artificial intelligence and other computational requirements within Facebook’s parent company. This strategic investment with Meta will not only cater to the burgeoning needs of AI but also augment the energy output of […]
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Faulty prostate cancer tests leave 406 Hong Kong patients with nervy wait
Hong Kong public hospitals are reviewing blood test results of more than 400 patients after batches of a reagent were found to have quality issues that could produce false positives for prostate cancer.
The Hospital Authority said on Tuesday that it was following up with the supplier of a testing product after being notified by the firm last week about complaints elsewhere related to quality issues.
The product, supplied by Abbott Laboratories, is a reagent kit that detects the level of…
Israeli warplanes strike southern Syria
4th June 2025 – (Damascus) Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes overnight in southern Syria, targeting military positions in Quneitra and Daraa provinces, in response to reports of a projectile launched from western Daraa towards the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Explosions were reported in Quneitra and the surrounding areas of Daraa, with loud blasts echoing across Izraa, Tel […]
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Russian diamond exports decline by 6.3% in 2024
4th June 2025 – (Moscow) In 2024, Russia exported 30.37 million carats of diamonds, marking a 6.3 per cent decrease from the previous year, as per data released by the Kimberley Process, an international diamond certification scheme. The statistics reveal a significant revenue reduction, with diamond export earnings plummeting by 29 per cent to $2.62 […]
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Police arrest tattooed driver for suspected drug possession in Tsim Sha Tsui
4th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) At around 2am today, police patrolling near 40 Cameron Road in Tsim Sha Tsui observed a private car riding along the double yellow lines. Upon investigation, officers questioned the driver who appeared evasive. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 1 gram of suspected K drugs hidden near the […]
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Disney to lay off hundreds of employees globally following industry shifts
4th June 2025 – (New York) The Walt Disney Co., a prominent U.S. mass media and entertainment conglomerate, is implementing layoffs affecting several hundred employees worldwide to streamline costs and align with evolving industry dynamics. The exact count of job reductions remains undisclosed, but the staff cuts will span various sectors, encompassing television and film […]
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