Public transport services to be enhanced amid ferry service adjustments on July 7
nan
Hong Kong economy’s ‘mixed signals’ portend retail ‘turbulence’, analysts say
Hong Kong’s retail industry will experience mixed fortunes in coming months, as rising unemployment threatens to dent consumer spending even as the economy and household incomes improve and tourist numbers surge, according to CBRE.
“Right now, there is positive news and negative news in the market,” said Lawrence Wan, senior director and head of advisory and transaction services for retail at property consultancy CBRE Hong Kong. “Shops keep on closing down, but at the same time we see there is a…
Death toll climbs to over 100 following devastating flash floods in central Texas
8th July 2025 – (Austin) Texas’ Hill Country officials disclosed on Monday that the death toll from the recent catastrophic flash floods has surpassed 100 individuals, as families and search teams persist in their efforts to locate missing loved ones in the affected region. Sheriff Larry Leitha reported that the latest fatalities include 84 individuals […]
The post Death toll climbs to over 100 following devastating flash floods in central Texas appeared first on Dimsum Daily.
Texas flood tragedy exposes catastrophic cost of Trump’s environmental sabotage
8th July 2025 – (Washington) The Guadalupe River’s gentle currents had cradled Camp Mystic for nearly a century, its waters a source of summer joy for generations of Texas children. Yet in the predawn darkness of 4th July, 2025, this idyllic sanctuary became an aquatic graveyard as flash floods surged 26 feet in 45 minutes—swallowing […]
The post Texas flood tragedy exposes catastrophic cost of Trump’s environmental sabotage appeared first on Dimsum Daily.
HSBC, Manulife, BOC Life expand offerings for Hong Kong retirees
HSBC, Manulife and BOC Life are among the financial firms courting retirees with new investment products that offer regular income streams amid a broader government-led initiative to capture opportunities in the so-called silver economy.
The city’s biggest lender, HSBC, last week launched five retirement-solution funds, which offer a non-guaranteed target dividend payout rate of 6 per cent a year. More retirement-focused funds would be added to the suite in the second half of 2025, the bank…
Death threats and harassment: Hong Kong couple’s ordeal with loan sharks
When his health supplement business struggled with cash-flow problems, Bobby Tan* turned to a so-called professional networking group in Hong Kong for help, borrowing HK$300,000 (US$38,220) from a licensed small lender in April last year.
Over the next 10 months, the Hong Kong permanent resident from Southeast Asia continued to take on more debt, borrowing from 30 different licensed moneylenders for a total of HK$5.05 million.
Each lender charged him an illicit upfront “commission” of 15 to 30…
Brazilian President condemns foreign intervention during Bolsonaro trial
8th July 2025 – (Rio de Janeiro) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday denounced foreign interference in Brazil’s domestic matters following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called on Brazilian authorities to halt the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is currently on trial for alleged attempts to orchestrate a […]
The post Brazilian President condemns foreign intervention during Bolsonaro trial appeared first on Dimsum Daily.
Mother criticises Prince of Wales Hospital over bladder tear during C-section
8th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) A new mother has voiced her concerns after a distressing incident during her C-section at a public hospital led to an unexpected bladder injury. Despite the safe delivery of her daughter, the mother had to undergo repair surgery and endure a lengthy hospital stay of half a month, during […]
The post Mother criticises Prince of Wales Hospital over bladder tear during C-section appeared first on Dimsum Daily.
Long-term Ethereum holder moves 900 ETH after a decade
8th July 2025 – (New York) An Ethereum address containing 900 ETH has recently shifted the coins following almost a decade of “HODLing,” as indicated by blockchain data. The address acquired these coins before Ethereum mining commenced, a privilege early contributors to the network would have enjoyed. This move is part of a series of […]
The post Long-term Ethereum holder moves 900 ETH after a decade appeared first on Dimsum Daily.
Mainland man deceived of HK$1,000 in West Kowloon encounter
8th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Mainland man shared his unfortunate experience online, revealing how he was swindled of HK$1,000 in West Kowloon. The incident involved two individuals claiming to be from Singapore, who approached him due to a bank card limitation and requested assistance in booking a hotel. Initially cautious, the man declined […]
The post Mainland man deceived of HK$1,000 in West Kowloon encounter appeared first on Dimsum Daily.
