Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura molested interpreter, Hong Kong court hears
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura molested a female interpreter and made unwelcome advances after a fan event in Hong Kong earlier this year, a court has heard.
Kamimura, a former member of Japanese boy band ONE N’ ONLY, returned to West Kowloon Court on Wednesday to stand trial for a count of indecent assault arising from an alleged incident at Ming Kee Restaurant in Mong Kok in the early hours of March 2.
The courtroom was packed on Wednesday, with the 316 tickets set aside for public seating…
Hong Kong worker dies after falling from 3-storey village house
A worker fell to his death while working on the rooftop of a three-storey Hong Kong village house on Wednesday, taking the number of industrial fatalities in July to 10, according to a concern group.
Police said on Wednesday that the 44-year-old cleaning and maintenance worker was carrying out work on top of the house in Tai Lam Chung Tsuen before he fell and lost consciousness at about 3.20pm.
Emergency personnel arrived and rushed him to Tuen Mun Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at…
Hang Lung earnings drop 14% as developer flags risks from tariff war, rates
Hong Kong developer Hang Lung Properties expects the city’s retail sector to remain sluggish this year amid a prolonged industry slump, while an unresolved tariff war with the US keeps businesses and consumers in mainland China in limbo.
“The recent trade disputes and escalating restrictions between the US and China have created uncertainties in the global economy,” chairman Adriel Chan said in a statement after reporting weak first-half results on Wednesday. This could stall interest-rate cuts,…
Transport Department public service arrangements (2)
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Transport Department issues four official Taxi Fleet Licences (with photos)
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58th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open July 28 to 31
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Two women injured in Causeway Bay restaurant fire during flambé dish preparation
30th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) A rare accident at a restaurant in Causeway Bay occurred this evening, leaving two female diners injured. At approximately 7.11pm, police received a report from Cafe Match Box, located at 57 Paterson Street. A server, while preparing a sizzling platter dish using rose liqueur, accidentally caused a flare-up, injuring […]
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Russia lifts tsunami warning after 8.8-magnitude quake hits Kamchatka
30th July 2025 – (Moscow) Russian authorities have lifted the tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore on Wednesday, according to Sergei Lebedev, the region’s Emergency Situations Minister. The earthquake, the most significant in the area since 1952, was centred in the Avacha Bay region, as reported by […]
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Philippine government debt reaches 17.27 trillion pesos by end-June
30th July 2025 – (Manila) The Philippine national government’s total debt climbed to 17.27 trillion pesos (approximately 298.84 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of June, marking a 2.1 per cent increase compared to May. The rise was attributed to strong investor demand for government securities, the Bureau of Treasury announced on Wednesday. The bureau […]
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Japan lifts tsunami warnings after Kamchatka earthquake causes coastal evacuations
31st July 2025 – (Tokyo) An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across Japan, prompting the evacuation of over 2 million residents. The first waves struck Hokkaido, with water levels recorded at 0.6 metres in Kuji Port, Iwate Prefecture, and Hamanaka Town, Hokkaido. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to remain […]
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Lung Fung Group criticises police for raiding wrong store in TST, formal complaint to be filed
31st July 2025 – (Hong Kong) Lung Fung Pharmaceutical (Group) Limited issued a statement on 30th July, alleging that police officers had entered its Canton Road branch in Tsim Sha Tsui the previous day (29th July) for an enforcement operation. However, the search warrant presented by the officers reportedly listed an incorrect address and store […]
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Technical glitch disrupts flights across U.K. airports
31st July 2025 – (London) Flights across the U.K. were severely disrupted on Wednesday following a technical issue at the air traffic control provider Nats, prompting apologies from the company. The disruption, which affected airports including Gatwick and Birmingham, comes during the busy holiday season. Nats confirmed the issue originated at its Swanwick air traffic […]
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