Hong Kong T8 signal to remain in force on Monday morning; classes suspended
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The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 8 typhoon signal at 9.20pm on Sunday, with tropical cyclone Tapah expected to make landfall over western Guangdong the following morning.
Tapah – the Malay word for a type of giant freshwater catfish – is expected to skirt…
Paralysed Hong Kong Mirror dancer’s medical funding thrown into jeopardy
Medical treatment for a Hong Kong dancer paralysed during a concert by popular boy band Mirror is now uncertain, with his father revealing that a major donor’s verbal promise to cover the expenses may no longer be upheld.
Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, the father of 30-year-old Mo Li Kai-yin, said in a letter on Saturday that the dancer’s path to recovery now faced a “vacuum of resources and a struggle of faith”, without naming the donor.
“A promise [by] ‘… [to] cover Mo’s medical expenses’ opened…
Transport Department alerts public to fraudulent websites purported to be from Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme
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11-year-old boy hospitalised with severe influenza A infection
7th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reported today a case of severe influenza A infection in an 11-year-old boy. The CHP urged the public to uphold high standards of personal and environmental hygiene and recommended that schools and parents ensure children participate in the […]
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Dodam Chicken from Korea to close its doors in Hong Kong after 9 years
8th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Dodam Chicken, the popular Korean fried chicken chain, has announced the closure of its remaining branch in Causeway Bay, marking the end of nearly a decade of operation in Hong Kong. The announcement was made via social media on 3rd September, highlighting the challenges faced by many restaurants in […]
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Man spotted groping his girlfriend’s backside for nearly a minute in Mong Kok
8th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) A video has gone viral on social media depicting a couple engaging in inappropriate behaviour on the streets of Mong Kok, sparking widespread outrage among netizens. The footage shows a man vigorously groping his female companion’s backside for nearly a minute while they walk, raising eyebrows and prompting criticism […]
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Chief Executive congratulates candidates elected to the Election Committee
8th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Chief Executive Mr John Lee congratulated the candidates elected to the Election Committee following the successful conclusion of the 2025 Election Committee Subsector By-elections yesterday. In his statement, Mr Lee praised the Election Committee, which consists of 1,500 members across 40 subsectors, for its role in representing diverse interests […]
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Customer alleges plastic found in KEETA order from Naruse’s Unagi in Central Market, refund refused
8th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong diner has accused Naruse’s Unagi Shop at Central Market of serving a takeaway meal containing a piece of plastic and then denying a refund via delivery platform KEETA. The customer says the order was placed from Naruse’s Unagi Shop, 246C, 2/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road […]
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Cracks at Times Square pedestrian crossings raise sinkhole fears following Typhoon Signal No.8
8th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Cracks have been reported in the pedestrian crossings near Times Square in Causeway Bay, raising alarms among residents and netizens. The photos were shared on Threads yesterday evening during the issuance of the Typhoon Signal No. 8, leading to fears that a sinkhole could develop if the issue is […]
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Hong Kong is back. Now it must quickly cement its international status
The familiar signs of hustle and bustle in Hong Kong are back. Mainland tourists are thronging major attractions, from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade to Disneyland Resort. Foreign tourists are returning in noticeable numbers, adding a cosmopolitan flair. Overseas business travellers are back in droves, too, as evidenced by the back-to-back exhibitions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is booked solid until next July.
Walking by recently, I was struck by the diversity on…
