Hong Kong Customs officials have initiated an investigation into a local commercial entity suspected of violating the anti-money laundering regulations by conducting significant, unregistered transactions involving gold, silver, and jewelry. The probe focuses on a firm that allegedly handled dealings exceeding the HK$120,000 threshold without the necessary authorization under the city’s rigorous regulatory framework for…
Following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s assertion that Chinese military action against Taiwan could trigger an “existential crisis” for Japan, a Beijing-controlled media outlet issued a stark commentary on November 25, 2025, warning global observers not to dismiss the possibility of Japan launching a pre-emptive military strike against China. The article, published by Beijing Time…
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong is intensifying mosquito control and epidemiological surveillance following a significant spike in Chikungunya fever (CF) cases this year, including four locally acquired infections. As of November 25, 2025, the city documented 71 confirmed CF cases, with the vast majority imported. The investigation is currently focused on…
TUEN MUN, HONG KONG — Police have arrested a refuse truck driver following a severe traffic accident in Tuen Mun’s Yau Oi Estate this morning that left a 70-year-old woman seriously injured. The incident occurred around 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, when a refuse collection vehicle traveling on Oi Yung Street struck the woman,…
A swift response from emergency services contained a high-rise fire at Kai Ching Estate in Kowloon Bay yesterday, preventing serious casualties. The blaze, which erupted in a high-floor unit of Lok Ching House shortly after 2.25 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, necessitated the urgent evacuation of approximately 100 residents. The incident began when police and…
Hong Kong authorities issued an urgent public advisory today, November 25, addressing a sophisticated fraudulent website titled “TKO Tunnel to Lam Tin” (tko-ltt.hk) that is circulating deliberately false specifics about the operational Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel. This timely warning aims to prevent the dissemination of misinformation about a critical public infrastructure project and protect…
China’s national space program achieved a significant operational milestone this week by successfully executing its first-ever emergency launch of a crewed-capable spacecraft, validating its rapid response spaceflight capabilities. The Shenzhou-22 mission lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, marking a crucial step in preparing the nation…
Staff at a Buddhist temple near Bangkok experienced shock and profound relief this week when a 65-year-old woman, presumed dead and prepared for cremation, suddenly showed signs of life while lying in her coffin. The unexpected event occurred on November 25, 2025, at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham in Nonthaburi, on the outskirts of the Thai…
A prominent Hong Kong business figure, Andrew Hui, 66, founder of Profits Fund Global, was sentenced to eight weeks of imprisonment for the indecent assault of his former secretary. The ruling, handed down by Magistrate Chan Chi-fai at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, followed his conviction on two counts related to…
A man tragically succumbed to injuries following a swift-moving fire that erupted Monday afternoon inside a residential building in Hong Kong’s bustling Yau Ma Tei district. The incident, which occurred just after noon, involved a partitioned flat above 124–126 Shanghai Street, prompting an immediate emergency response that briefly shut down traffic and highlighted safety concerns…
A significant fire erupted outside Lee Theatre Plaza in Hong Kong’s bustling Causeway Bay district today, November 25, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Shortly before 1 p.m., a large advertising billboard situated high on the exterior of the building along Percival Street became fully engulfed in flames. The incident, characterized by towering flames…
Starting immediately, eligible travelers carrying passports issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) can visit the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria without obtaining a visa, streamlining travel for short stays. This new policy provides HKSAR passport holders with visa-free access for up to 14 days, a diplomatic shift expected to enhance bilateral ties,…
Hong Kong authorities conducted an operation at a popular Kwai Chung Plaza soufflé pancake establishment on Monday, leading to the apprehension of a male employee regarding an alleged sedition case. Witnesses reported that police, including personnel believed to be part of the national security apparatus, converged on the FreeHcake shop located on the second floor…
Law enforcement personnel initiated a search operation and made an unrelated arrest at a prominent soufflé pancake establishment located in Kwai Chung Plaza on Monday, generating extensive discussion across social media platforms. The incident, centered on the second-floor shop known as FreeHcake, occurred around noon on Nov. 24, according to eyewitness accounts and reports circulating…
President Donald Trump engaged in a crucial telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on November 25, just one day after Trump’s dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling robust Washington-Tokyo alignment on regional strategy, particularly regarding Beijing and the sensitive issue of Taiwan. The call, reportedly initiated by the US President, occurred as…
A minor fire ignited early Tuesday morning in a vacant commercial unit in To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong, after a discarded cigarette butt reportedly set fire to accumulated debris, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The incident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. at Lok Chee Lau, Block H of the Lok Man Sun Chuen…
Hong Kong’s vibrant food and beverage landscape lost a foundational figure this week with the passing of Chan Wing-on, the revered founder and longtime leader of Tai Hing Group Holdings (6811), who died on Monday at age 66. The publicly traded restaurant empire, a staple of Hong Kong dining, announced the immediate transition of leadership…
HONG KONG — Authorities conducted a targeted anti-illegal immigration operation in North Point this week, resulting in the arrest of two women suspected of breaching their conditions of stay in Hong Kong. The operation, a collaborative effort between relevant agencies, underscores the ongoing enforcement against visa violations and unauthorized work within the city. On Monday,…
HONG KONG — An early morning traffic incident in Tai Po’s Lam Tsuen district on Monday, November 25, resulted in injuries to a pedestrian and a motorcyclist, prompting an official investigation into the cause of the collision. The accident occurred around 7:13 a.m. along Ping Long Road. A motorcycle traveling on the road struck a…
A 31-year-old woman in Hong Kong was pronounced dead early Tuesday morning after collapsing inside her Tuen Mun residence late Monday night. The circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation, though police indicate she had a known medical history. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, at Ting Hong House within…