Waste charging should start in August at govt venues
A green group has suggested that Hong Kong's much-delayed waste charging scheme should begin as planned on August 1, but only at government-run premises and facilities, other than public housing estates. The government earlier conceded that there are still problems with the pay-as-you-throw scheme, which has been tested at 14 locations since last month. In an open letter to Legco's environmental...
Hong Kong Customs Cracks Down on Online Counterfeit Perfume Sales
HONG KONG - Hong Kong customs officials seized nearly $920,000 worth of suspected counterfeit perfumes and cosmetics and arrested two people in a special operation targeting sales of bogus goods on social media platforms. Customs said Tuesday that officers had carried out cyber patrols and data analytics before raiding an industrial unit and residential premises on May 7. They confiscated...
Philippine Government Vows Direct Aid, Monitoring 273 Areas Hit By El Niño Drought
MANILA — The Philippine government on Thursday underscored the urgent need for direct financial assistance and continuous monitoring of farmers and fishers severely affected by the intensifying El Niño phenomenon that has triggered droughts in many parts of the country. Joey Villarama, spokesperson for the government's Task Force El Niño, said about 273 cities and municipalities nationwide have already declared...
Philippine Tourism Bets on Muslim-Friendly Branding
MANILA — The Philippines is aggressively positioning itself as an emerging Muslim-friendly destination, banking on its Islamic heritage and cultural ties with the Middle East to lure travelers from the lucrative halal tourism market. In a strategic move during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco conducted a "listening session" with about 90 travel...
46-anyos na OFW Patay, Nagbigti Gamit ang Nylon na Lubid
Natagpuan patay ang isang 46-anyos na OFW sa kusina ng kanyang employer kung saan ito ay nagbigti gamit ang nylon na lubid. Ayon sa Pulis bandang alas 3:48 ng hapon kahapon (8 May) nang itawag sa kanila ng security guard ng building ng employer ng OFW mula sa Beacon Hill Road, Kowloon, na may isang babae na umano ay nagbigti. Agad...
MTR to Suspend Service on Major Lines for Overdue Equipment Upgrades
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's rail operator is bracing for unprecedented service disruptions as it embarks on a multi-billion dollar overhaul to replace decades-old equipment along two of its oldest and most heavily utilized lines. The MTR Corporation management confirmed on Wednesday that Kwun Tong Line stations from Prince Edward to Ho Man Tin will not provide train services...
Press Release: Philippine Snacks And Instant Noodle Brands Are Available At The YATA
Hong Kong, 7 May 2024 – The Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Hong Kong (PTIC-HK) is pleased to announce that two food brands from the Philippines are now available at the YATA, a Hong Kong based supermarket chain that offers high quality Japanese food and lifestyle products, starting from 7 May...
Ethnic minority students in Hong Kong face uphill battle for university admission
Only about one in 10 ethnic minority students in Hong Kong who studied the city's curriculum secured a coveted government-funded university spot over the past five years, underscoring the challenges this disadvantaged group faces due to language barriers, according to official figures. The Education Bureau's statistics show a stark divide: While around 25% of majority Chinese-speaking students who took the...
Immigration Raid Arrest 6 Persons in Ant-Illegal Worker Operation in Tai Po
Hong Kong immigration authorities launched a crackdown on illegal workers at a newly built public housing estate in Tai Po District on Saturday, arresting five suspected illegal workers and one alleged employer. The Immigration Department (ImmD)Task Force officers raided premises under renovation in the housing complex. The arrested workers were men aged 34 to 47, while the suspected employer was...
