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A Rat Leaps from a Blender: Hong Kong Grapples with Escalating Rodent Infestation and Public Health Concerns
The ordinary act of preparing a meal in a Hong Kong kitchen took a startling turn for Yau Suk-ming, a 74-year-old retiree, when a rat unexpectedly leaped from a countertop blender her daughter had just activated. The sudden appearance of the rodent sent it scurrying into the apartment before Mrs. Yau could apprehend it. This […]
The Future Belongs to Holistic Leaders: University of Manchester’s Vision for a Rapidly Evolving Hong Kong
Professor Fiona Devine’s return to Hong Kong in 2024 marked a significant moment, her first visit since 2019, a period that has witnessed profound transformations in both the vibrant metropolis and the global higher education sector. As the current Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the prestigious University of Manchester, and formerly […]
Patrick Tse Yin: A Luminary Departs, Hong Kong’s Golden Age of Cinema Fades
The passing of veteran actor Patrick Tse Yin at the age of 89 signifies the twilight of an era, marking the loss of one of the last towering figures from Hong Kong’s cinematic golden age. This period, from roughly the 1950s through the 1970s, witnessed the city’s film industry ascend to become a dominant cultural […]
Hong Kong Enforces Strict Smoking Ban on Construction Sites, Inspects Over 200 Locations in First Week
Hong Kong authorities have intensified their efforts to enforce a new citywide ban on smoking at construction sites, inspecting over 200 locations since the regulation took effect last Friday. The Labour Department has issued a total of nine fixed-penalty tickets to errant workers and 110 warnings, alongside four improvement notices, to contractors who have failed […]
Hong Kong Poised for Sweeping Reforms and Accountability After Deadliest Fire in Decades
Hong Kong authorities are preparing to implement a series of significant reforms in the wake of the city’s most devastating fire in recent memory, a tragedy that claimed 168 lives and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. The impending overhaul encompasses criminalizing bid-rigging practices, a practice identified as a key contributor to the inferno, and a comprehensive […]
Thousands in Hong Kong’s Eastern District Face 24-Hour Water Outage After Major Pipe Rupture
A significant rupture in a major freshwater pipeline has plunged approximately 10,000 homes and businesses in Hong Kong’s Eastern District into a 24-hour water supply disruption, with the Water Supplies Department (WSD) anticipating a full restoration of service by Monday morning. The incident, which was first reported early Sunday, has necessitated extensive repair work at […]
Hong Kong Customs Seizes Over HK$51 Million in Ketamine Smuggled from Germany in Elaborate Deception
Hong Kong customs officers, in a significant inter-agency operation with mainland Chinese authorities, have intercepted a substantial consignment of suspected ketamine valued at approximately HK$51 million (US$6.5 million). The drugs, weighing 131 kilograms (289 pounds), were ingeniously concealed within plastic pails declared as containing sugar cubes, arriving in Hong Kong via air cargo from Germany. […]
Hong Kong’s DSE Exam: Navigating a Competitive Landscape for Tertiary Education
The annual Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) examination, a critical gateway to higher education for thousands of students, once again highlights a significant disparity between the number of candidates and the availability of subsidized undergraduate places in the city’s public universities. This year, with approximately 43,347 day-school candidates vying for a limited number […]
Hong Kong’s Self-Regulation System Under Scrutiny After Devastating Wang Fuk Court Fire
An administrative "honour system" that relied on Hong Kong’s private sector to self-regulate created critical oversight loopholes and allowed obvious fire hazards at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate to remain unchecked for an extended period, ultimately contributing to last year’s devastating inferno, legal counsel for an independent committee investigating the disaster stated. In the […]
Hong Kong’s Taxi Industry Faces Existential Threat as Government Implements Ride-Hailing Permit Cap
The Hong Kong taxi trade is grappling with unprecedented levels of anxiety following Transport Minister Mable Chan’s announcement of a 10,000-vehicle cap for ride-hailing service permits. This regulatory move, intended to address a “long-standing controversy” between traditional taxis and burgeoning online platforms, has ignited fears of a severe economic downturn and potential decimation of a […]
