Hong Kong Swimmer Chan Yui-lam Wins Silver at 2024 Paralympics
PARIS — In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Hong Kong swimmer Chan Yui-lam clinched a silver medal in the Women’s 100m Butterfly S14 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, marking a historic achievement as the first medal for Hong Kong at these Games. Chief Executive John Lee expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Chan, praising her unwavering perseverance...
Labour Group Calls for Tougher Laws as Heat Stroke Prevention Lags in Hong Kong
A recent survey by a prominent labour rights group reveals that about 40% of employers in Hong Kong have insufficient measures to prevent heat stroke among workers during hot weather, raising concerns about workplace safety as temperatures continue to rise. The Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims conducted the survey between June and August 2024, polling approximately 400...
Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Davao Occidental in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake hit 355 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island at 9:46 p.m., occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers. As of writing, Phivolcs has not yet recorded any reported or instrumental intensities from...
2024 Paralympics Kick Off in Paris with Vibrant Ceremony
PARIS — The 2024 Paralympics officially opened in Paris on Wednesday evening, marking the start of 11 days of thrilling competition in a city still basking in the glow of the recent Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a colorful ceremony held in the historic Place de la Concorde, where a balmy evening welcomed over 30,000...
ART021 HONG KONG Contemporary Art Fair – A Celebration of Global Artistry
HONG KONG — The ART021 HONG KONG Contemporary Art Fair has officially kicked off, showcasing an impressive array of artworks from nearly 90 galleries across 13 countries and regions. Running until September 8, this event is poised to be one of the largest art fairs in Asia, with over 20,000 art enthusiasts pre-registered to attend. Among the standout exhibits is...
OFWs Fleeing Lebanon Conflict Arrive Home with Government Support
MANILA - Sixteen more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have arrived safely in the Philippines after being repatriated from Lebanon, which is embroiled in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The OFWs, including a household service worker of 40 years, landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Wednesday, greeted by Philippine government officials and...
Ocean Park’s Panda Twins May Meet Public In February
HONG KONG — Ocean Park enthusiasts eager to see the newly born panda twins will have to exercise patience, as the iconic attraction announced visitors may not get a glimpse until February next year. In a recent interview with the Hong Kong Economic Times, Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong highlighted that the twins, born earlier this month, will need time...
Hong Kong’s Innovation Hub Ranks Second Globally for Fifth Year
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has expressed its enthusiasm following the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) announcement that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster has secured the second position globally in its latest Global Innovation Index for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition underscores the Greater Bay Area's (GBA) pivotal role in the international landscape of science and technology...
Hong Kong Launches Inaugural Chinese Culture Festival
In a bold move to celebrate its unique position as a bridge between East and West, Hong Kong has unveiled its first-ever Chinese Culture Festival. The event, organized by the newly established Chinese Culture Promotion Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), aims to showcase the richness of Chinese arts and culture while fostering national identity and...
