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Hong Kong Considers Scaling Back Senior Transport Subsidies Amid Budget Pressures

Financial Secretary Paul Chan signaled potential cuts to Hong Kong's popular HK$2 elderly transportation fare on Sunday, suggesting the widely-used subsidy may no longer...
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Overseas Filipino Workers Retain Parental Rights, Supreme Court Rules

MANILA — In a landmark decision, the Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) maintain full parental authority and potential custody...
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Hong Kong Rings in the Year of the Snake with Dazzling Fireworks Spectacle Over...

Thousands of spectators lined Victoria Harbour on Saturday night, witnessing a breathtaking 23-minute fireworks extravaganza that heralded the Year of the Snake with unprecedented...
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Hong Kong Kicks Off Lunar New Year With Vibrant Night Parade

Hong Kong celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Snake with its annual International Chinese New Year Night Parade, featuring a spectacular display...
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Pres. Marcos Ensures Comprehensive Support for Seafarers Freed from Houthi Rebels

Seventeen Filipino seafarers, dubbed the "Courageous 17," have returned home after being held captive for 428 days by Houthi rebels, with President Ferdinand R....
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Ignite Across Asia as Families Welcome the Year of the...

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia gathered with family and friends on Wednesday to celebrate the Lunar New Year, marking the transition from...
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Hong Kong Grapples with Surge in ‘Space Oil’ Drug Cases, Plans Legislative Crackdown

Hong Kong’s security chief has raised the alarm over a dramatic surge in the use of "space oil," a dangerous substance that has rapidly...
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Hong Kong Sees 298 Million Passengers in 2024, Unveils Tech Upgrades for Faster Clearance

The HK Immigration Department announced a significant rebound in passenger traffic and unveiled plans to enhance clearance efficiency through advanced technology, as part of...
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HK Government Prepares for Lunar New Year Festivities with Special Traffic and Transport Arrangements**

As Hong Kong gears up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the government has announced a series of special traffic and transport measures to...
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Hongkongers Flock Abroad for Lunar New Year as Local Tourism Thrives

As the Lunar New Year approaches, many Hongkongers are eager to escape the city for vacation, leading to long queues at the Hong Kong...