Swordfish Sashimi Recalled in Hong Kong Due to High Mercury Content
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced on Monday that a sample of imported swordfish sashimi was found to contain methylmercury, a metallic contaminant, at a level exceeding the legal limit. The CFS said the sample, collected from an online shop called Oi-Shi-Sushi as part of its routine Food Surveillance Programme, contained methylmercury at 1.4 parts per million (ppm),...
Outbreak of Avian Flu Prompts Import Bans on Poultry and Eggs from Australia and US
In response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza strains in Australia and the United States, Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has moved to suspend imports of poultry meat and eggs from the affected regions. The announcement comes after the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reported outbreaks of the H7N8 virus in Canberra, Australia, as well as...
Outbreak of Rare Virus Hits North District Hospital
A concerning outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus has struck a male medical ward at North District Hospital, with four patients testing positive for the rare respiratory virus. According to a spokesperson for the Hospital Authority, the patients, ranging in age from 62 to 75 years old, began presenting with respiratory symptoms on June 20th. Sadly, one of the elderly patients...
New Beijing Travel Permit Surges in Popularity Among Hong Kong Residents
A new five-year multi-entry mainland China travel permit for Hong Kong permanent residents holding foreign passports is quickly reaching its online booking quota, the city's leader said on Tuesday, with ethnic minority members praising the move as enhancing their sense of belonging. The surge in bookings followed the announcement by China's National Immigration Administration the previous day that permanent residents...
MTR Implements 3.09% Fare Hike, Offers Complimentary Rides
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) implemented a 3.09% fare increase on Sunday, affecting millions of daily commuters. The hike, which impacts over 80% of trips by 40 Hong Kong cents or less, comes as the city grapples with rising operational costs. Under the new pricing structure, passengers traveling from Tsuen Wan to Central will now pay HK$15.70, up from...
CE Speech at reception in celebration of 27th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR
Amid the vibrant celebrations of the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Chief Executive John Lee delivered a forward-looking speech at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Addressing a packed hall of distinguished guests and citizens, Lee emphasized the city’s resilience, achievements, and future aspirations. "Today marks 27 years since Hong Kong's...
Non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be eligible for a card-type Mainland Travel Permits
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (July 1) warmly welcomes and expresses gratitude to the country for announcing that non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be eligible for a card-type document (Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens)) to enhance convenience of clearance at control points of the Mainland, facilitating their visit...
19 Persons Arrested in Crack Down on Illegal Workers
Hong Kong's Immigration Department (ImmD) conducted a series of raids targeting suspected illegal workers and employers over a four-day period last week, leading to the arrest of 19 individuals. The operations, codenamed "Greenlane," "Lightshadow," "Twilight," "Champion," and "Windsand," saw enforcement officers sweep through 91 locations across the city, including construction sites, restaurants, and retail shops. Among those apprehended were 11 suspected...
Hong Kong Sees Alarming Spike in Suicides Amid Economic Downturn
Hong Kong's Coroner's Court handled a record-breaking 1,092 suicide cases in 2023, the highest in 16 years, prompting urgent calls for greater social support, especially for younger residents. The sobering figure, revealed by the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong support group, represented a 12-case increase from the previous year and underscored the growing mental health crisis facing the international financial hub. More...
