Hong Kong Paralympians Celebrated in Triumphant Homecoming
The Ma On Shan Sports Centre was abuzz with excitement today as the Hong Kong, China Delegation returned from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. A jubilant reception honored the athletes' remarkable achievements, highlighting their perseverance and skill. The delegation, comprising 23 athletes, competed in eight events including archery, athletics, badminton, boccia, equestrian, swimming, table tennis, and wheelchair fencing. Their efforts...
Philippines Chess Team Cracks Top 10 at Chess Olympiad with Upset Win Over Slovenia
MANILA – Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra stunned super GM Vladimir Fedoseev as the Philippines beat Slovenia, 2.5-1.5, in the fifth round to enter the Top 10 of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday. The US-based Sadorra, ranked No. 51, prevailed over the No. 26 Fedoseev after 53 moves of the Queen's...
Free Tram Rides to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong
In a festive twist to the Mid-Autumn Festival, citizens and tourists will enjoy free and unlimited tram rides around Hong Kong Island next Tuesday, September 17. This special offering, part of the fourth annual "Ding Ding Fun Free Tram Ride Day," was announced by Hong Kong Tramways on Thursday in collaboration with Huatai International. This year's theme, "One Moon Shared,...
Influx of 880,000 Tourists Marks Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong
The festive spirit filled the air at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Station on Sunday as thousands of mainland visitors flocked to the city to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Authorities estimate that around 880,000 travelers will enter and exit the city over the holiday period, signaling a significant uptick in tourism. The surge in visitors coincides with a three-day break in...
Huawei Unveils World’s First Trifold Smartphone, Challenging Apple’s Latest AI-Powered iPhone
SHENZHEN, China - Tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated Mate XT smartphone, billed as the world's first triple-folding mobile device, just a day after rival Apple lifted the curtain on its new iPhone built for generative artificial intelligence. The flashy new Mate XT, sporting a sleek red and gold design, was officially launched in a splashy keynote...
Police Fatally Shoot Man in North Point Domestic Violence Incident
A police officer fatally shot a man who charged at them with weapons in both hands after a reported domestic violence incident in North Point on Sunday evening, authorities said. Officers were called to Kam Ping Mansion in Kam Ping Street around 9 p.m. by the 38-year-old man's wife, who said he had attacked her and his 69-year-old mother, according...
Special traffic and transport arrangements for Mid-Autumn Festival
The Transport Department (TD) today (September 13) reminded the public that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented from September 16 to 18 to facilitate the holding of the festive activities of the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 17):Special traffic arrangements--------------------------------- To facilitate the holding of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, road closure and traffic diversion arrangements will...
Hong Kong Immigration Department Cracks Down on Illegal Employment, 30 Arrested
In a robust series of operations aimed at curbing illegal employment, the Immigration Department (ImmD) has arrested 22 suspected illegal workers, along with five employers and three overstayers, during a four-day enforcement initiative that concluded on September 12. Codenamed “Lightshadow” and “Twilight,” the territory-wide operations were complemented by a joint effort with the Hong Kong Police Force and the Labour...
New Points System to Crack Down on Hong Kong Taxi Driver Offenses
Hong Kong's Transport Department announced Thursday that a new points-based system aimed at improving taxi service quality will take effect on September 22. The Taxi-Driver-Offence Points (TDOP) Ordinance introduces stricter penalties for drivers who commit service-related infractions. The TDOP system targets 11 specific offenses that impact service quality, including overcharging passengers, refusing fares, and taking circuitous routes. These offenses are...
64 Repatriated Filipinos Arrives Home from UAE Visa Amnesty Program
MANILA – In a significant development for overseas workers, the first group of 64 Filipinos has returned home from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a two-month visa amnesty program initiated by the Gulf nation. Their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday marks a hopeful beginning for many expatriates seeking to reintegrate into Philippine...
