Greenpeace Calls for Urgent Action to Curb Plastic Pollution
A prominent environmental group is urging the government and corporations to take decisive action to reduce plastic production at its source, following alarming findings that plastic pollution is spreading from urban areas into the countryside. The call to action comes after a joint study by Greenpeace and researchers from universities in Hong Kong and Taipei revealed the troubling presence...
Hong Kong Tourism Board to hold series of Mid-Autumn Festival events
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced Monday an array of enhanced Mid-Autumn Festival events designed to captivate both visitors and locals alike, blending traditional customs with modern spectacles. In a significant upgrade to the iconic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, the route will be extended from Wun Sha Street to Tung Lo Wan Road. The highlight of this year's...
Drones to Light Up Hong Kong’s Sky for Mid-Autumn Festival
The skies over Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour will come alive with a captivating display of around 1,000 drones on September 17th, as the city celebrates the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival in dazzling fashion. The 10-minute drone show, set to begin at 8 pm near the Wan Chai harbourfront, will feature the drones weaving together to form intricate images reminiscent of...
Sinner Sweeps to Second Grand Slam Title at US Open
NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner cemented his status as one of tennis's rising stars on Sunday, defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets to capture his second Grand Slam title of 2024 at the US Open. The 23-year-old Italian, ranked world No. 1, became the first man from his country to triumph at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, clinching a 6-3,...
FBI “Most Wanted” Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges
MANILA, Philippines — Apollo Quiboloy, an influential evangelical preacher and self-proclaimed "owner of the universe," has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, Philippine authorities announced on Sunday. Quiboloy, who also refers to himself as the "appointed son of God," has long denied the allegations against him. “Apollo Quiboloy has been caught,” Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr....
Hong Kong Construction Industry Faces Labour Demand Downturn Amid Economic Uncertainty
The construction industry in Hong Kong is grappling with a significant downturn in labour demand, a shift linked to ongoing economic contraction and questionable government forecasts regarding future infrastructure development. Last June, the Hong Kong government unveiled a labour importation scheme aimed at addressing an alleged shortfall of 15,000 to 20,000 workers in the sector. Officials warned that without intervention,...
Ocean Park Shares Adorable Updates of Newborn Panda Twins
HONG KONG — Ocean Park has delighted panda enthusiasts with fresh photos of its newborn panda twins, now 24 days old, showcasing their growing personalities and distinctive black and white fur. The updates reveal the twins' charming features, including their dark eye patches and noticeable "black vests." In one heartwarming image, panda mother Ying Ying lovingly cradles her "Elder Sister"...
Consumer Council Urges Gym Chain to Address Complaints Following Sudden Closure of Physical Fitness
Consumer Council Urges Gym Chain to Address Complaints Following Sudden Closure of Physical Fitness The Consumer Council has received dozens of complaints following the abrupt closure of the Physical Fitness gym chain, and it called on the company to quickly reach out to affected customers. The watchdog said it had registered 34 complaints as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, with...
Mass Evacuations as Super Typhoon Yagi Slams into Southern China
Hainan, China — Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to batter southern China in a decade, pummeled the island of Hainan on Friday, unleashing winds of 223 km/h (138 mph) and torrential rains that prompted mass evacuations and widespread disruptions. The storm made landfall at 4:00 p.m. local time (09:00 BST) near Wenchang, in the island’s northeast, state media...
Man Jailed for Nine Years in Connection with UK Anti-Immigration Riots
England — In a landmark ruling, a UK judge on Friday handed down the longest sentence yet related to recent anti-immigration riots, sentencing a man to nine years in prison for his role in the violence that erupted outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Thomas Birley, a 27-year-old painter and decorator, was convicted of arson with intent to endanger life...
