Hong Kong Celebrates as Cheung Ka-long Bags Another Gold in Fencing, Haughey Wins Bronze
PARIS — In a breathtaking finale on Monday night, Cheung Ka-long etched his name into Olympic history by winning gold in men’s foil for the second consecutive time, further solidifying Hong Kong's growing legacy in the world of sports. Facing Italian rival Filipo Macchi, Cheung's journey to victory was anything but straightforward. Trailing 14-12, the defending champion seemed poised to...
Domestic Helper Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Macao
Macao — A middle-aged domestic helper was found dead in an apparent suicide late last evening in a residential unit on Avenida da Harmonia. Authorities received reports of the incident at approximately 7:53 PM, and despite swift medical intervention, the woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital by 8:12 PM. The woman had been employed at the residence since...
Company fined $92,500 for Employment Ordinance Violations
Niron Technology Limited and its director faced legal consequences today after pleading guilty to violations of the Employment Ordinance at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts. The company was fined a total of $92,500 and ordered to pay approximately $630,000 in outstanding wages to eight employees. The Labour Department (LD) revealed that Niron Technology willfully breached the ordinance by failing to...
Paris Olympics: Day Two Promises Thrilling Action
PARIS — The Paris Olympics enters its second official day of competition on Sunday, following a whirlwind start that has already ignited excitement among athletes and fans alike. As Hong Kong celebrates a historic milestone with its first gold medal of the Games, attention shifts to its next hopeful star, Siobhan Haughey. Vivian Kong Man-wai’s remarkable achievement marked the first...
Interpol Police Pursue Crypto Promoter in JPEX Scam
HONG KONG — Once a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency scene, 30-year-old Wong now finds himself the subject of an international manhunt following the collapse of the JPEX investment platform. Wong, known by his flashy moniker "Coin Young Master," led a high-profile lifestyle, residing in a detached house on Hing Keng Shek Road in Sai Kung, where he frequently hosted...
Hong Kong Fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai Strikes Gold in Historic Olympic Fencing Triumph
PARIS — Vivian Kong Man-wai has etched her name into the annals of Olympic history, clinching Hong Kong's first gold medal in women’s Épée fencing and the city’s third-ever Olympic gold. The 30-year-old fencer delivered a masterclass performance, culminating in a nail-biting sudden-death overtime victory over France’s Auriane Mallo-Breton, with a final score of 13-12. Kong’s path to glory was...
China Embassy, group donate relief goods to typhoon victims in Manila
MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila and the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. donated on Saturday PHP3.5 million worth of relief goods to families affected by the onslaught of the southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina in Manila. The Embassy said at least 3,500 relief packages were given to the beneficiary families during the donation drive. Each...
Immigration Department Arrested 21 Illegal Workers in Four-Day Operation
The Immigration Department (ImmD) of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Police Force, conducted a series of intensive operations targeting illegal workers and their employers over a four-day period from July 22 to July 25. The concerted efforts, codenamed "Lightshadow," "Twilight," "Champion," and "Windsand," resulted in the arrest of 19 suspected illegal workers, one suspected employer, and...
Paris Kicks Off First Summer Olympics in a Century with Rain-Soaked Extravaganza
PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River. On-and-off showers — the first rain at a Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony in more than 70 years — did not dampen the enthusiasm...
Philippine Tanker Sinks Off Manila, Triggering Major Oil Spill
Manila, Philippines — A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off the coast of Manila on Thursday, authorities reported, sparking an oil spill that stretches over several kilometers. The MT Terra Nova was en route to Iloilo City in the central Philippines when it went down in Manila Bay, approximately seven kilometers (4.3...
