Hong Kong eases seafood, fruit and electric car rules to tackle US tariff war
Fresh seafood and fruits arriving by air in Hong Kong for re-export can now be transferred directly to mainland China for clearance as one of several new measures to help the city remain competitive in a tariff-laden global trade environment, the customs chief has said.
Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat also told the Post in an exclusive interview that mainland-made electric vehicles (EVs) exported to Hong Kong could now be stored for free at Nansha port in Guangzhou, with the…
Transport Department alerts public to fraudulent websites purported to be from Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme
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New arrangement on queue ticketing for direct issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence/Temporary Driving Licence from August 13
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EV Scan (Week 32, August 7, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 32, August 7, 2025)
HK actor and singer Alex Fong, 45, clinches gold at World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore
9th August 2025 – (Singapore) Hong Kong actor and singer Alex Fong, at the age of 45, emerged victorious at the World Aquatics Masters Championships held in Singapore, securing the championship title in the men’s 200m backstroke for the 45-49 age group. Fong, has proven that age has not dulled his competitive edge. In a […]
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Pinduoduo restores services with SF Express after recent partnership changes
9th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) Following the termination of its partnership with SF Express on 30 June, Pinduoduo has continued to offer free shipping, resulting in a surge of deliveries to alternative pick-up points. This led to long queues at various collection locations across the region. However, recent developments have emerged. Users have reported […]
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Bogus shop used for HK$4 million theft of Patek Philippe, Richard Mille watches
Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with the HK$4 million (US$512,820) theft of two luxury Swiss watches in a deal at a bogus repair shop.
Police said on Saturday that they received a report from two mainland Chinese watch merchants that two Patek Philippe and Richard Mille watches had been stolen from them during a transaction on Monday in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Chief Inspector Li Ki-chun of Yau Tsim police district said officers arrested two suspects – the alleged mastermind and a…
Kai Tak construction site assault leaves 42-year-old man injured
9th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) An assault occurred today at a construction site near the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital on Shing Cheong Road in Kai Tak. At approximately 4pm, a 42-year-old man, surnamed Mok, was attacked by two assailants who assaulted him with their fists and a metal rod. As a result, Mok sustained […]
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Hong Kong authorities launch probe after highways contract worker dies
Hong Kong authorities have launched an investigation after an employee of a Highways Department contractor died after collapsing at work.
The department said on Saturday that it had been notified by a contractor that a worker had collapsed while carrying out cleaning work on a footbridge near Ma Chai Hang Recreation Ground in Wong Tai Sin at around 10am.
Police said the man, 63, was unconscious when sent to Caritas Medical Centre in Sham Shui Po and was later certified dead.
The police force…
Chinese tourists disregard traffic as they crowd Kennedy Town New Praya for sunset photos
10th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) Despite it not being a public holiday in China, Kennedy Town was bustling with Chinese tourists on Saturday, 10th August, all eager to capture the stunning sunset. With no police patrols in sight initially, many visitors ventured onto the roadside along Kennedy Town New Praya, disregarding traffic and causing […]
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Ukraine rejects territorial compromise as Zelensky asserts land sovereignty
10th August 2025 – (Kyiv) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly stated on Saturday, 9th August, that Ukraine will not surrender any of its territory, rejecting U.S. proposals that could involve territorial exchanges with Russia as talks between the two nations’ leaders loom. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would meet Russian President […]
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User discontent surfaces following GPT-5 launch as many criticise new model
19th August 2025 – (San Francisco) The launch of OpenAI’s GPT-5 has sparked significant backlash among users, with many expressing dissatisfaction over the new AI model on platforms like Reddit. While the upgrade was anticipated to enhance functionality, numerous users have described it as “horrible.” OpenAI recently unveiled GPT-5, which replaces previous models. However, ChatGPT […]
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