Hongkongers may have to pay higher tolls at Aberdeen Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels
Hongkongers may have to pay more to use the Aberdeen Tunnel and the Shing Mun Tunnels under a government proposal to raise tolls from HK$5 (64 US cents) to HK$8 to help recoup some of their hefty annual losses, the Post has learned.
The tunnels’ current flat fee of HK$5 for all vehicles has remained unchanged for 34 years.
A source said on Thursday that authorities were planning to raise the toll to HK$8.
The Shing Mun Tunnels recorded a deficit of HK$52 million in the 2023-24 financial year,…
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 23 (Week 23, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 23 (Week 23, 2025)
Government invites tenders for short-term tenancy in Tsz Wan Shan for fee-paying public car park with installation of automated parking system
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Beijing national security authorities carry out operation with police in Hong Kong
Beijing’s national security authorities in Hong Kong launched a joint operation with local counterparts to investigate a case of suspected collusion with foreign forces on Thursday.
The investigation is the first publicly known joint operation by Beijing’s national security arm in the city and the local police force.
According to authorities, six people and an organisation were suspected of having committed the offence of “collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger…
Tired of Timothée Chalamet
It seems like some cinema hall is closing down somewhere in Hong Kong every other week. Good.
I’m surprised there are still so many cinemas around in this day and age when streaming services have changed the game to the extent of rendering the old model of movie-watching almost obsolete.
I don’t go to the cinema any more, unless I’m dragged there against my will to fulfil some social obligation I can’t wriggle out of.
What am I missing, the “ambience” and “group experience” that I wouldn’t be…
Boeing responds to first-ever 787 Dreamliner crash in India
12th June 2025 – (San Francisco) Boeing announced on Thursday that it is in contact with Air India following the crash of Flight 171 in Gujarat, marking the first-ever crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with […]
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China rejects EU sanctions proposal on Chinese banks following Russia-Ukraine conflict
12th June 2025 – (Beijing) China has voiced strong opposition to unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law or United Nations Security Council authorisation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday, responding to reports of proposed EU sanctions targeting Chinese banks allegedly aiding Russia. Lin stressed that normal business activities between Chinese […]
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Mattel partners with OpenAI to launch AI-powered toys
12th June 2025 – (California) Mattel announced a partnership with OpenAI on Thursday to develop AI-enhanced toys and games, with plans to release its first AI-powered product later this year. Known for iconic brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Uno, the toymaker aims to deliver “age-appropriate play experiences” focused on innovation, privacy, and safety. The […]
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Philippines issues travel warning for Iraq following rising Middle East tensions
12th June 2025 – (Manila) The Philippine government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iraq, citing the “prevailing security situation in the region.” In an advisory posted on social media, the Philippine Embassy in Iraq also called on Filipinos already in the country to avoid public areas, exercise heightened caution, and […]
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British, Portuguese, Canadian and Indian nationals among over 200 dead in Air India crash near Ahmedabad
12th June 2025 – (Ahmedabad) An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing more than 200 people in the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, plunged into a residential medical college hostel, leaving devastation in its wake. […]
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FSB warns crypto integration with traditional finance nears critical threshold
12th June 2025 – (Madrid) The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has raised concerns over the increasing integration of cryptocurrencies with traditional finance, warning that the sector may soon reach a critical tipping point. Speaking in Madrid on Thursday, outgoing FSB Chair Klaas Knot cautioned that while crypto does not yet pose systemic risks, the growing […]
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