Hongkongers urged to get Covid vaccine as next infection wave approaches
Hong Kong health authorities have urged the public to get the latest Covid vaccine as the next wave of the virus is set to arrive.
The Centre for Health Protection said on Friday active periods of Covid-19 came in cycles of every six to nine months.
More than five months had passed since the last periodic upsurge of Covid activity, it noted, as it asked the public to get the vaccine “in a timely manner” to reduce the risk of serious illness and death.
“According to the centre’s analysis, the…
Yuen Long cafe’s meat patties skyrocket to fame after viral online copypasta trend
Yuen Long Tai Bo Cafe shot to Internet fame after it became the subject of a viral copypasta trend on Threads.
The lengthy text, which has been copied and pasted on various online posts repeatedly, playfully referred to the cafe’s meat patties as “a tastebud nuke” and “Asia’s number one”, prompting a wave of customers to experience the hype, some from as far as Macau.
EV Scan (Week 50, December 11, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 50, December 11, 2025)
Over 100 travel scheme cases referred
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TD starts processing applications for Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 49 (Week 49, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 49 (Week 49, 2025)
Extending Closed Road Permit validity period and adjusting fees from January 1, 2026
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Hong Kong Customs seizes HK$8.9m in suspected drugs in airport busts and Tai Po raid
12th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Customs has dismantled a suspected drug distribution hub in Tai Po and uncovered two separate trafficking operations linked to air cargo and an arriving passenger at Hong Kong International Airport, seizing an estimated $8.9 million worth of suspected narcotics. Three men have been arrested. The operation began […]
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HK Govt’s Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court swells to HK$3.6b after HK$3.3b donations and HK$300m seed cap
12th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Chief Executive, John Lee, has established an Independent Committee to investigate the Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po, with the aim of identifying causes and systemic issues to prevent a recurrence. Mr Justice David Lok has been appointed chair. The committee will begin work in late December […]
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New HKChat AI app wins over users in record time
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The new intelligent dialogue application developed by HKChat OmniServe achieved a significant milestone within five days of its trial launch release on November 20. In that short time, HKChat claimed the top spot on the city’s app store free app rankings, a success which underscores the strong demand in the local market for homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) services.
The company’s aim was to develop a product that…
Wall Street slips as tech extends sell‑off on AI spending jitters, Dow falls 246 points
13th December 2025 – (Washington) U.S. equities closed lower on Friday, with technology shares leading losses amid renewed caution over aggressive investment in artificial intelligence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 245.96 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 48,458.05. The S&P 500 declined 73.59 points, or 1.07 per cent, to 6,827.41, while the Nasdaq Composite […]
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Blaze erupts on Turkish ferry in Odesa after strike as tensions rise in Black Sea
13th December 2025 – (Odesa) A Turkish-flagged cargo ferry burst into flames at the Ukrainian port of Odesa on Friday after being struck shortly after docking, intensifying concerns over maritime security in the Black Sea. The operator, Cenk Denizcilik, said the Cenk T was hit at about 16:00 local time (14:00 GMT) soon after it […]
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Google debuts headphone‑based live translation beta in 70+ languages
13th December 2025 – (Mountain View) Google has unveiled a beta capability in its Translate app that streams real‑time spoken translations directly to users’ headphones, advancing the company’s push into translation and language‑learning tools. The feature preserves the speaker’s tone, emphasis and cadence to make dialogue easier to follow during live conversations, speeches and lectures, […]
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Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after renewed border clashes
13th December 2025 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt hostilities from Friday evening, following a resurgence of fighting along their shared border. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said he had held “a very good conversation” with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul […]
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