Hong Kong wedding firm boss arrested as closure leaves couples in lurch
Customs officers have arrested the owner of a Hong Kong wedding decoration company that closed suddenly, leaving more than 100 engaged couples in dismay, with the firm revealed to have racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debts.
Acting assistant superintendent Ho Wai-sum of customs’ unfair trade practice investigation division said officers arrested the 40-year-old male owner of a wedding decoration company based in San Po Kong on Friday after receiving 166 complaints about the firm…
Applications selected for 54th personalised vehicle registration marks exercise
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EV Scan (Week 25, June 19, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 25, June 19, 2025)
Robber who stole Hermes bags in Hong Kong caught in Thailand, to be extradited
A robber who fled to Thailand after allegedly stealing 11 pre-owned Hermes bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) in total has been caught and will be extradited
Alibaba Cloud expands in South Korea with second data centre
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) unit of Alibaba Group Holding, is set to launch its second data centre in South Korea to address growing demand driven by the rapid
Hong Kong man, 74, found guilty of manslaughter for fatally strangling daughter
An elderly man has been convicted of manslaughter for strangling his daughter to death in Hong Kong three years ago after a jury accepted he was provoked into committing the act.
A High Court jury of
China’s C929 widebody jet to make maiden commercial flight by 2035: source
The company developing China’s first home-grown widebody passenger jet – the C929 – is aiming to see it make its maiden commercial flight by 2035, foreign partners have been told at this week’s Paris
‘China’s Taylor Swift’ G.E.M. announces 3 shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
Hong Kong singer Gloria Tang Tsz-kei, also known as G.E.M. and dubbed “China’s Taylor Swift”, will perform three shows at Kai Tak Stadium in August as part of the second edition of her “I AM GLORIA” w
Chinese brain experiment during dance performance sparks goosebumps and aversion
Audience members at a university dance recital have sparked a viral – and visceral – reaction after a social media post with 10 million views showed them taking part in a brain-reading experiment whil
Uber warns Hong Kong users of higher fares, longer wait times, under proposal
Ride-hailing firm Uber has warned users in Hong Kong of potentially higher fares and longer wait times, and its drivers of possible loss of income, under the government’s proposed regulations for onli
Poon gets chance on Packing: ‘Everybody thought Manfred’s horse was going to run’
Jockey Matthew Poon Ming-fai will get his chance aboard the in-form Packing Hermod in Sunday’s Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) – something trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai has put down to the absence of t
Chinese woman’s get-rich scheme, long-lost twins reunited: 5 trending stories
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Why a UN Security Council seat is ‘crucial’ to the Philippines
The Philippines has a strong chance of gaining a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to observers. Manila has renewed its bid, with its foreign secretary stress
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 24 (Week 24, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 24 (Week 24, 2025)
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Transport Department approves route expansion for autonomous vehicles pilot licence trials in North Lantau
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Norway temporarily bans new crypto mining data centres to curb energy usage
21st Jun 2025 – (Oslo) Norway is taking decisive action to address the energy-intensive nature of crypto mining activities. In a recent announcement on Friday, 20th June, the Norwegian government unveiled plans to impose a temporary ban on the establishment of new crypto mining data centres. The ban, set to be enforced from August onwards, […]
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Putin announces historic poverty reduction milestone at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
21st June 2025 – (St Petersburg) Russian President Vladimir Putin made a significant announcement on Friday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), highlighting a groundbreaking achievement in poverty reduction. Addressing attendees during the plenary session of SPIEF 2025, Putin revealed that Russia has witnessed an unparalleled decrease in its poverty rate, marking a […]
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Xi urges cooperation in meeting with New Zealand PM at SPIEF
21st June 2025 – (St Petersburg) Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) highlights the call for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. The discussions reflect a strengthening partnership and mutual commitment to advancing bilateral relations, experts suggest. President Xi emphasised the […]
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Man charged in connection with HK$3 million Hong Kong Hermes bag robbery
A man has been charged in Hong Kong for allegedly robbing nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of pre-owned valuables including Hermes handbags from a shop before fleeing to Thailand and being sent back to the city.
Police said that the suspect, 30, would appear at West Kowloon Court on Saturday morning. He is alleged to have stolen 14 pre-owned Hermes bags, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and two mobile phones from a shop at Supreme House on Hart Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui on Wednesday.
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Scam victim believed she was helping Andy Lau’s daughter, faces heartbreaking financial exploitation
21st June 2025 – (Hong Kong) In a distressing narrative unveiled on TVB’s programme Scoop, a 72-year-old woman named Helen fell victim to heartless scammers, losing her life savings in a devastating turn of events. Helen, living alone and reliant on government financial aid, encountered a fraudulent scheme that left her financially devastated and emotionally […]
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Louis Koo delights seniors with surprise singing at charity visit
21st June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong actor Louis Koo led members of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild on a heartwarming visit to an elderly care centre, and bringing smiles to all present. Concluding the event on a high note, he fearlessly took the stage for a surprise musical performance, elevating the atmosphere […]
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Stephen Chow and Carina Lau reunite publicly after decade
21st June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow and actress Carina Lau recently made headlines with a rare public reunion, captured in a photo shared by Chow himself, showcasing the duo embracing after decades. The snapshot, where Chow sports a mask and rests his head on Lau’s shoulder while she dons a […]
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Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform
As Shenzhen approaches 45 years as a special economic zone (SEZ), the importance of opening up in driving China’s progress was stressed by none other than Huawei Technologies founder Ren Zhengfei. “The more open the country becomes, the more it will drive our progress,” he told People’s Daily in a recent interview, speaking also of the importance of basic research, education and talent development.
Soon after, the government outlined reforms to accelerate the development of hi-tech emerging…
