Mainland Chinese visitors seek new adventures on Hong Kong’s far-flung islands
Mainland Chinese tourists in search of more novel experiences in Hong Kong have been going to far-flung islands and even venturing to the remote Tung Ping Chau, only to find debris left over from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s passage last month.
While visitors said the eastern island’s clear waters were mesmerising, others spoke about having to wait hours for a ferry to bring them back to Sha Tin’s Ma Liu Shui Pier during Tuesday’s public holiday following the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Tung Ping Chau is…
London gang dismantled as raid uncovers 1,000 stolen phones bound for Hong Kong
London police have dismantled a criminal gang responsible for up to 40 per cent of all phone thefts in the city in its largest operation targeting stolen phones after discovering about 1,000 such devices bound for Hong Kong.
The Metropolitan Police (Met) on Tuesday said that after an almost years-long operation it had arrested at least 17 people involved in a criminal network suspected of having smuggled more than 40,000 stolen phones from the United Kingdom to China.
“This is the largest…
Hong Kong plans to save historic school, ancestral hall in Northern Metropolis
Hong Kong authorities have suggested preserving a century-old school and ancestral hall in a proposed university town in the Northern Metropolis megaproject to provide future students and teachers with “a tangible link to the educational past” of the area.
The proposal to preserve the former Yau Tam Mei Primary School, which has 94 years of history, and the 138-year-old Wai Cheung Ancestral Hall in the Ngau Tam Mei new town was raised in environmental impact assessment (EIA) and public…
Auction of vehicle registration marks to be held on October 25
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Vehicles under Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles and designated cross-boundary driving schemes no longer required to apply for Closed Road Permit starting from October 13
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Streamlining procedures and enhancing Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to make better use of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge’s carrying capacity
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63rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open October 6 to 9
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Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 40 (Week 40))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 40 (Week 40))
Gold futures surge beyond US$4,000 on weakening dollar and Fed rate cut expectations
7th October 2025 – (New York) Gold futures (GC=F) reached unprecedented heights above US$4,000 on Tuesday as investors flocked to the precious metal amidst a declining dollar and mounting speculations of additional Federal Reserve rate reductions. Year-to-date, futures for the coveted yellow metal have escalated by over 50%, marking the most substantial annual return since […]
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Khalil Fong’s estate forbids AI training on late musician’s copyrighted works
7th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) The estate of the late Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong has issued a stringent legal declaration expressly prohibiting the use of his entire artistic catalogue for artificial intelligence training purposes, establishing a firm posthumous stance on digital copyright protection. The directive was released by Fu Music, the record label […]
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BMW South Africa recalls 12,491 vehicles over fire risk linked to starter motor issue
7th October 2025 – (Cape Town) BMW Group South Africa has issued a critical safety recall for 12,491 vehicles spanning various series due to a potential safety hazard that could trigger fires, even while the vehicles are stationary and turned off. The recall encompasses six models marketed in the region since 2016, notably the 3 […]
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Mystery surrounds death of 3 kittens in Sheung Tsuen, Yuen Long, 2 found with fractures, 1 with mutilations
7th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) Mid-Autumn Festival, Sheung Tsuen in Pat Heung, Yuen Long witnessed a perplexing occurrence of cat deaths. Early yesterday morning, three young kittens’ lifeless bodies were discovered by the roadside. Among them, two kittens exhibited bone fractures, while another kitten was found mutilated, with visible internal injuries, presenting a distressing […]
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Shek O shoreline hit by oil-stained bottles, call for CCTV and drones to catch marine litter offenders
7th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) Volunteers have reported a substantial oil contamination along the rocky stretch beside Shek O Beach, recovering numerous oil‑blackened plastic bottles and taking about five days to restore the area. Similar incidents are said to occur frequently, with volunteers sometimes finding entire containers of waste oil. It is suspected some […]
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Crackdown on street prostitution in Yau Ma Tei leads to arrest of two women
7th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) The enforcement authorities in the Yau Tsim Mong District initiated a raid in the Yau Ma Tei area today (7th). During the operation, officers arrested a 54-year-old mainland Chinese woman and a 57-year-old local woman on suspicions of “inciting others for immoral purposes” and “violating residence conditions.” They are […]
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