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A family of three in Hong Kong suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas water heater at the weekend, prompting an investigation by authorities. With temperatures forecast to drop significantly in the coming days because of an intense winter monsoon, experts have warned that it is crucial to keep bathrooms well ventilated even in cold […]
The amount of rubbish Hong Kong generates has peaked, the environment chief has said, a success he attributed to government efforts to promote recycling, half a year after the government shelved a pay-as-you-throw waste-charging scheme. The city also threw out nearly 2 billion fewer plastic bags last year compared with 2022, official figures showed. The […]
A Hong Kong Airlines flight to Fukuoka in Japan was diverted to Taipei on Sunday after a suspected fuel leak. Flight HX640 departed from Hong Kong International Airport at around 9.30am and was scheduled to land in Fukuoka at 1.55pm (local time), according to plane-tracking website Flightradar24. But three hours into the journey and after […]
More than 1,000 people inundated the Hong Kong checkpoint of the mega bridge to Zhuhai and Macau on Sunday after cross-border services were suspended for six hours for a cycling test race ahead of next year’s National Games. The departure hall for passengers and the vehicle clearance plaza at the Hong Kong port of the […]
HONG KONG, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — The world’s first intelligent research and training dual-purpose ship is making its debut visit to Hong Kong and open for admission as a highlight of the city’s maritime week, which lasted through Saturday. One may miss the chance to board it in person, since bookings for “Xin Hong Zhuan” […]
By Robert Godden Many of the world’s largest financial institutions have made bold promises to promote responsible investing and combat human trafficking. Yet behind these commitments lies exploitation much closer to home, literally. Migrant domestic workers sit in front of a luxury fragrance advertisement in Hong Kong, on November 5, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In […]
HONG KONG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) — Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. Ocean Park Hong Kong held a celebration event on Saturday to mark the occasion. Many visitors, dressed in giant panda-themed attire, waited outside the park […]
The Hong Kong creative studio that brought giant yellow ducks to Victoria Harbour has put its whimsical stamp on the headquarters of Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, seating a giant inflatable cartoon character designed by the American artist Kaws on the building’s rooftop. AllRightsReserved founder Lam Shu-kam told the Post the studio drew upon insights gained […]
Hong Kong authorities will freeze the pay of senior managers at public healthcare facilities for medical blunders as part of reforms to hold staff accountable, with an official saying firing employees is not an option given the sector’s manpower crunch. Henry Fan Hung-ling, chairman of the Hospital Authority, also said on Saturday that the organisation […]
China’s President Xi Jinping has begun a three-day visit to the gambling hub of Macau to mark the 20th anniversary of its handover to China, with security tight as protests rock nearby Hong Kong. Xi’s visit to the former Portuguese colony, where he is expected to announce a slew of supportive policies, is widely seen […]