Strong public backlash behind ongoing hold on Hong Kong waste charging: minister
Hong Kong’s environment minister has said strong public opposition led to the continued suspension of the government’s long-delayed waste-charging scheme, but has stressed that the volume of rubbish being disposed of has fallen over the years.
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Saturday defended the government’s decision to shelve the waste-charging scheme indefinitely.
He said multiple surveys showed about 70 to 80 per cent of respondents thought the scheme should not be…
Hongkongers caught using suspicious qualifications for Canadian immigration
Several Hongkongers applied for a Canadian immigration pathway using illegitimately obtained academic qualifications, including a candidate found to have finished a year’s worth of coursework in just two weekends, according to court papers.
The cases came to light in documents from Canada’s Federal Court, which has rejected at least seven open work permit applicants from Hong Kong over suspicious educational qualifications.
The permits are required as part of a bespoke settlement pathway for…
Bus services to be enhanced amid ferry service adjustments on September 30 and October 3
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Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from October 9 to 13
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SB launches one-stop information platform on immigration clearance “Easy Boundary”
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EV Scan (Week 39, September 25, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 39, September 25, 2025)
Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao open for application
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Special traffic and transport arrangements for Kai Tak Stadium concerts on September 27 and 28
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CS chairs interdepartmental working group meeting on festival arrangements (with photos)
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CS chairs meeting of steering committee on handling extreme weather (with photos)
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Government fully committed to minimising impact of Super Typhoon Ragasa on Hong Kong (with photos)
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Chinese Foreign Ministry coordinates with Brazil following sudden death of ‘sponge city’ pioneer Yu Kongjian
27th September 2025 – (Beijing) The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Saturday that it is working closely with Brazilian authorities to address the aftermath of a plane crash which claimed the life of distinguished Peking University professor and architect Yu Kongjian. The announcement came in response to media inquiries regarding the tragic incident that occurred […]
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Cambodia and Thailand trade accusations over fresh border clashes, ceasefire under strain
27th September 2025 – (Bangkok) A fresh outbreak of accusations has flared between Cambodia and Thailand following reports of exchanged fire along their shared border on Saturday, testing a recently agreed ceasefire. Defence officials from both nations offered conflicting accounts of the incident, each attributing initial aggression to the other. According to a statement from […]
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Cryptocurrency markets suffer sharpest decline in months with $300 billion wipeout
27th September 2025 – (London) Global cryptocurrency markets endured their most severe contraction in several months this week, with approximately $300 billion erased from the total market capitalisation. The downturn was precipitated by a widespread unwinding of leveraged positions, triggering a cascade of liquidations and damaging investor sentiment. Ether (ETH-USD), the second-largest digital asset by […]
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Circle K hack puts Saint Honore Cake Shop and other brands at risk, expert reveals
27th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Circle K convenience stores across Hong Kong are experiencing significant operational disruptions following a confirmed cyber attack that has crippled key systems including electronic payments, email services, and customer loyalty programmes. The incident, which began on 21st September, has also impacted other retailers sharing the same technological infrastructure. In […]
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Alleged miscommunication over course language leads to disturbance at HKU SPACE Kowloon East campus
27th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) A dispute over the language of instruction escalated into a public disturbance at the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) Kowloon East campus on Thursday, requiring police intervention after a mainland Chinese woman staged a vocal protest in the institution’s atrium. Videos circulated widely on social […]
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Xiaomi 17 series sells out in minutes, smashing domestic smartphone sales records
27th September 2025 – (Beijing) The newly launched Xiaomi 17 series smartphone range achieved record-breaking sales figures on Saturday, with the company announcing it shattered the 2025 domestic sales record for a Chinese smartphone’s first day of availability within just five minutes of going on sale. The devices, officially unveiled by Xiaomi Group Founder and […]
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Hong Kong’s Pink Dot to hold online concert after bid to hire Art Park rejected
The latest edition of Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ carnival will be held online after organisers were unable to secure a venue at the West Kowloon Cultural District.
In a social media post on Saturday, organisers of Pink Dot HK 2025 said that this year’s event would be held as an online concert, with Cantopop stars Marife Yau Yin-tung, also known as Marf, from girl group Collar and On Chan as its ambassadors.
“There may still be a storm, but our original intention remains. Love will forever…
