Ten crew members abandoned the sinking vessel after the fire broke out, with seven rescued by mainland Chinese authorities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until Jan. 8 due to virus infections
The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines 003490.KS flights, Korean Air said on Monday, after some of its passengers traveling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested ... ( read original story ...)
Children from low-income Hong Kong families hit hard by Covid-19
Children from such families suffered due to an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, and confinement to small homes for long hours. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rain, cold weather warning make for miserable Boxing Day, but fail to put damper on annual Hong Kong Food Festival
But one vendor at the annual Hong Kong Food Festival says the gloomy weather may have actually helped turnout. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong motorcyclist dead, car driver arrested after fiery Boxing Day collision on Shek O Road
The 25-year-old motorcyclist, who was riding on a probationary licence, crossed into the opposite lane of the narrow, winding road and slammed headlong into a car, police say. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can do much more to develop northern New Territories, ease pressure on city’s built-up areas, retiring official says
Former Hong Kong permanent secretary suggests using areas occupied by ‘NIMBY’ facilities for business, innovation and technology clusters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wildlife officials put down 28 wild boars since start of urban area kill policy
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has mounted operations in five ‘black spots’ and launched another seven after referrals from police. ( read original story ...)
‘Angry and heartbroken’: Hong Kong welfare chief orders investigation as 2 formally charged in child abuse chase
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong says Social Welfare Department will look into whether staff is inadequately monitored. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cracks down on smugglers of rare wood, seizing HK$39.7 million worth of shipments hidden in air cargo
Changing tactics during the pandemic, international smugglers have started transporting protected wood by air. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Scallywag battles back in Sydney to Hobart yacht race after being slowed down by a ‘technical issue’
The Hong Kong yacht was in the mix for line honours with rivals Black Jack and LawConnect after taking a more offshore route towards Tasmania. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man, 2 others arrested over fake kidnapping plot to scam HK$300,000 ransom out of mother to pay debts
Mother reports to police that kidnappers had sent her video clips of her son being assaulted and demanded ransom. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has ‘golden window of development’, finance chief says, as he calls for input on coming budget
Paul Chan says the coronavirus pandemic is being effectively contained and the city’s economy is gradually recovering. ( read original story ...)
80th anniversary of the Fall of Hong Kong: A New Brunswick soldier’s story
In Norton, N.B., Fred Pollock was itching to get into combat. But his posting to Hong Kong put him in an unwinnable battle that cost him his life 80 years ago this month. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong boy band Mirror led a Canto-pop revival in 2021 and used their fame to endorse brands from Gucci to Cartier and Burberry
For Canto-pop boy band Mirror, 2021 was a year to remember, as their rocketing success made them the darlings of the Hong Kong music and luxury fashion scenes. ( read original story ...)