University of Hong Kong’s revised IT hub plan angers Pok Fu Lam residents
A revised expansion plan by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has triggered fresh anger among Pok Fu Lam residents, who have accused it of dismissing alternative sites without proper due diligence and only meeting them for three hours over the past eight months.
But some lawmakers on Wednesday said the university had made “major concessions” by leaving a green belt in the area largely untouched and altering its proposal to instead consider building its global innovation centre on an adjacent…
Hong Kong tech and telecoms giants unite to combat online fraud
Hong Kong’s major social media, messaging platform providers and telecoms firms have pledged to strengthen checks on advertisers’ identities and remove fraudulent advertisements embedded with phishing links.
Seven social media or messaging platforms and six telecommunications companies have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Anti-scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0.
The initiative commits them to proactively detecting fraud on their platforms and networks, as well as cooperating…
Government invites tenders for short-term tenancy in Ma On Shan for fee-paying public car park with installation of automated parking system
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C for T deeply grieved by passing of staff member
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Transport Department alerts public to fraudulent websites purported to be from HKeToll
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Public transport services to be enhanced amid ferry service adjustments on July 7
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Fresh case of bitumen in water supply for Hong Kong housing, lawmaker says
Hong Kong authorities have provided temporary tanks and vowed to improve the pipes for thousands of households in Sai Wan Ho after bitumen particles were found in water supply samples, according to a lawmaker and the management of a housing estate.
Lawmaker Edward Leung Hei said on Wednesday that he had also received complaints about particles in the water from some residents at the Grand Promenade and Lei King Wan estates, which are home to about 2,000 and 2,300 households respectively.
“The…
Transport Department closes San Tin Highway due to flooding during Red Rainstorm Warning
10th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) In response to the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal special announcement issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 11.45pm, heavy rainfall has triggered the closure of San Tin Highway towards Yuen Long due to flooding. The escalation to a Red Rainstorm Warning means that substantial rainfall has already occurred or […]
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Japanese firm Remixpoint secures US$215 million to acquire 3,000 Bitcoins
10th July 2025 – (Tokyo) Japanese company Remixpoint has successfully secured $215 million in funding for the specific purpose of investing in Bitcoin, aiming to purchase a total of 3,000 Bitcoins amidst a noticeable surge in corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies, with the CEO opting to receive compensation solely in BTC. Remixpoint, an energy consultancy based […]
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Bitcoin and XRP trading sideways as market makers influence cryptocurrency prices
10th July 2025 – (New York) Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP are currently experiencing sideways trading, possibly influenced by a hidden force that is tethering both cryptocurrencies to crucial price levels. This force might also contribute to increased volatility in the ether (ETH) market. Market makers, responsible for maintaining liquidity in exchange order books, play a […]
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hints at early August talks with Chinese negotiators
10th July 2025 – (Washington) U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has indicated the possibility of a meeting between top American trade officials and Chinese negotiators in early August, raising hopes for potential progress in improving bilateral relations. In an interview with U.S. business news channel CNBC on Tuesday, Lutnick noted the intention to initiate a […]
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9 Mainland prostitutes arrested during joint operation in Tsuen Wan
10th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) Tsuen Wan district officers, in collaboration with the Immigration Department, conducted an anti-vice operation in the area yesterday (9th), following intelligence and in-depth investigations. The operation, codenamed “Operation Lingma,” resulted in the apprehension of nine mainland women aged between 37 and 49 in the vicinity of Chuen Lung Street, […]
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Hong Kong Observatory downgrades Red Rainstorm Warning Signal to Amber at 12.45am
10th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) In a special announcement issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 12.45am today, the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal, previously in effect at 11.45pm yesterday, has been revised to Amber. The current Rainstorm Warning Signal stands at Amber, signifying the presence or anticipated heavy rainfall exceeding 30 millimetres per hour […]
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