Hong Kong faces another poignant loss of a heritage business as Sun Ngai Shing, the venerable “King of Umbrellas” located near the bustling Pei Ho Street Market in Sham Shui Po, prepares to close its doors permanently at the end of December. The storied retailer, which traced its origins back to Guangzhou in 1842—during the…
Two weeks after a devastating fire engulfed Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong authorities have initiated significant engineering operations to stabilize the damaged structure and clear the site following the catastrophe that resulted in 160 fatalities and 79 injuries. The extensive recovery efforts, beginning early this week, involve specialized vehicles aimed at ensuring…
Hong Kong’s renowned nightly event, “A Symphony of Lights,” is scheduled to resume production this evening, according to an announcement from the Tourism Commission. The spectacular light and sound show, which illuminates the Victoria Harbour skyline, was temporarily suspended on November 27 following a catastrophic residential fire in Tai Po that resulted in 160 fatalities.…
The Hong Kong Transport Department (TD) announced a significant procedural overhaul that will grant cross-boundary vehicles longer Closed Road Permits (CRPs), effectively reducing administrative burdens for drivers starting January 1, 2026. This move, aimed at enhancing convenience and efficiency for travelers and streamlining operations across control points, aligns permit validity periods with the duration of…
A swift-moving residential fire in Shantou, Guangdong province, on the evening of December 9 resulted in the confirmed deaths of 12 people, according to local authorities. The deadly incident, involving a self-built, four-story structure in the city’s Chaonan District, began around 9:20 p.m. local time, leading to a complex emergency response that has now shifted…
Hong Kong education leaders are urging government officials to champion robust digital literacy programs and bolster parental involvement instead of implementing a complete prohibition on social media usage for minors, following legislative discussions prompted by Australia’s recent ban for individuals under 16. On December 10, 2025, prominent local educators and policy experts cautioned against an…
A property owner in Hong Kong received a substantial fine this week after failing to adhere to a formal removal order concerning a massive unauthorized structure atop an industrial building. On December 9, the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts imposed a total penalty of HK$186,400 on the owner, affirming the government’s robust enforcement policy against unlawful…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government officially opened its new Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today, marking a significant step in bolstering the territory’s economic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc. The inauguration signals the commencement of phased operations for the office, fulfilling a key…
WASHINGTON D.C. — Former U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of European leadership this week, labeling key allies as “weak” and suggesting the United States might scale back its commitment to funding Ukraine’s defense against Russia. In wide-ranging remarks delivered publicly and in interviews, Trump broadly contended that European nations have been ineffective in…
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has temporarily shuttered the Tsing Yi Nature Trails following the confirmation of five locally transmitted cases of the Chikungunya virus. The closure, enacted to facilitate an intensive mosquito-control operation, was announced after all five patients reported visiting the popular hiking area sometime in mid-November. The decision highlights the…
Early Wednesday morning in Hong Kong, authorities launched an investigation into a case of criminal damage and targeted intimidation after an outer wall of Texwood Plaza in Kwun Tong was defaced with red paint. The incident at 4–6 How Ming Street was reported at approximately 1:35 a.m. today when a motorist contacted police regarding prominent…
Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday a concerted monitoring effort tracking a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) carrier strike group, led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning, as it conducted maneuvers in the Western Pacific following its transit near Japanese territorial waters. Since Sunday, December 7, the carrier group has been performing intensive flight operations…
South Korea’s employment sector achieved its eleventh consecutive month of growth in November, driven primarily by strong hiring among older workers and expansion within essential service industries, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The national employment rate for individuals aged 15 and above saw a slight increase, reaching 63.4%, propelling overall job numbers.…
China experienced a slight acceleration in consumer inflation during November, signaling a modest rebound in domestic demand, even as persistent deflationary pressures continued to impact the country’s industrial sector. Data released Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the key measure of consumer inflation, increased by 0.7%…
HONG KONG — Emergency services successfully extinguished a fire that erupted on the roof of a commercial building in Kwun Tong late Monday evening. The incident, centered at Phase 4 of the Kwun Tong Industrial Center, involved routine firefighting intervention and resulted in no injuries or necessitated evacuation of the premises. The Hong Kong Fire…
A late-night delivery went awry early Tuesday morning in Hung Hom when a bakery firm’s truck overturned on Chatham Road South, temporarily trapping its driver and causing disruption to predawn traffic. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m., highlights the inherent risks of driving during inclement weather, particularly on busy urban arteries. The vehicle was…
A two-vehicle collision in Sai Kung Tuesday morning resulted in injuries to two individuals, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The accident occurred at approximately 7:04 a.m. at the convergence of Yau Ma Po Street and Po Tung Road, disrupting peak commuter traffic in the area. The collision involved a white…
LONDON — Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is pressuring the United Kingdom to issue a formal apology for a November 2024 BBC investigative report, which he claims contained false allegations regarding the use of restricted chemical agents during anti-government protests. On Tuesday, Kobakhidze declared that Tbilisi would pursue accountability through multiple channels, including filing a…
Following the catastrophic Wang Fuk Estate fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong police have rapidly mobilized comprehensive psychological support for hundreds of officers involved in the devastating aftermath, which tragically claimed over 100 lives and displaced thousands of residents. While emergency personnel are trained for high-stress environments, the sheer scale of the tragedy necessitated immediate…
A devastating fire tore through a residential property in Shantou, Guangdong province, late Tuesday evening, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and injuring four others. The emergency, which occurred in Chaonan District, broke out around 9:21 p.m. and was extinguished approximately 40 minutes later, according to reports released by local authorities early Wednesday morning.…