Free Dental Checks Offered to 100,000 During Oral Health Week
In a bid to combat the growing prevalence of gum disease among Hong Kong's adult population, the Hong Kong Dental Association is offering free dental checks to 100,000 people during Oral Health Week, which runs from May 9 to 14. The initiative, which aims to promote regular oral examinations and good daily oral care habits, comes as the association's president,...
Migrant Workers Demand End to Discrimination, Better Working Conditions on Labor Day
As Hong Kong marks International Labor Day, the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB-IMA HK) is calling for an end to discrimination and better working conditions for migrant domestic workers, who have long been subjected to poor treatment and unfair accusations. Recent media reports have highlighted the issue of "job-hopping" among migrant domestic workers, with some employers claiming that workers are...
UN Sounds Alarm on Asia’s Climate Crisis
Asia was the global region hit hardest by climate change, extreme weather and water-related hazards last year, the United Nations weather agency said Tuesday, detailing a litany of deaths and destruction caused by record heat, drought and floods exacerbated by rising temperatures. In its annual state of the climate report for Asia, the World Meteorological Organization painted a dire picture...
TikTok Vows Legal Fight After Biden Signs Bill Paving Way for Ban
TikTok's CEO defiantly vowed Wednesday to keep operating in the United States after President Joe Biden signed legislation that could ultimately ban the wildly popular video-sharing app because of national security concerns over data privacy. Shou Zi Chew, the TikTok chief executive, said in a video message that the company will mount a legal challenge to block the recently approved...
Temple Street Night Market Draws 1.5M Visitors, Extended to Year-End
HONG KONG - A revitalized night market along Hong Kong's iconic Temple Street has drawn over 1.5 million visitors in just five months, prompting authorities to extend its run through the end of the year as part of continued efforts to boost evening spending and tourism. The government's Tourism Board announced Friday that it will step up food offerings and...
Hong Kong Restaurants Slow to Embrace Eco-Friendly Alternatives Despite Plastics Ban
Hong Kong's restaurants are facing challenges in transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives following the recent ban on single-use plastics. On Monday, the ban came into effect, prohibiting the use of disposable plastics such as straws and utensils. However, many restaurants are still utilizing these items, despite the six-month grace period provided by the government. The shift towards eco-friendly options has been...
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Philippine National Food Month Kicks Off in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — The Philippine National Food Month kicked off in Hong Kong with a bang, as the Philippine Consulate officially launched the third branch of the popular Filipino brand Potato Corner in Mongkok. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan, marked the introduction of the "World's Best Flavoured Fries" to the Mongkok community. The event was...
Flu Outbreak in Hong Kong, Experts Warn of Serious Consequences, Urge Vaccination
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is grappling with a severe flu outbreak, with two types of Influenza A viruses, H1 and H3, hitting the city one after the other, according to a pediatric expert at the University of Hong Kong. The surge in cases has resulted in a child fatality, with an 8-year-old girl dying last Thursday after being infected...
China Battles Devastating Floods: 11 Missing, Thousands Evacuated
GUANGDONG, CHINA — A torrential downpour has battered southern China, leaving 11 people missing and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes in the province of Guangdong. The heavy rain, which has been pounding the region for days, has swollen rivers and raised fears of severe flooding that state media warned could be a once-in-a-century event. According to the local...
