China’s Shandong Aircraft Carrier Docks in Hong Kong Amid Regional Tensions
HONG KONG — China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday, anchoring in the city just days after celebrations marking 28 years of Chinese rule. The 300-meter (1,000-foot) vessel, commissioned in 2019, is a cornerstone of President Xi Jinping’s naval ambitions, signaling Beijing’s growing maritime influence in a region wary of its expanding...
Filipino Workers Scammed in Balikbayan Box Scheme Receive Aid
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has provided financial relief to 15 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Ilocos Region who fell victim to a widespread “balikbayan box” scam, officials said Wednesday. Each worker received 30,000 Philippine pesos (approximately $510) in cash assistance from the DMW’s Aksyon Fund, according to Assistant Director Romeo Jaramilla, the officer-in-charge for DMW’s Ilocos Region...
DMW Bolsters Aid, Repatriation for Filipino Workers Amid Israel’s Alert Level Drop
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) pledged ongoing support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel, including repatriation efforts, despite the Department of Foreign Affairs lowering the conflict alert level from 3 to 2, signaling a stabilizing security situation. In a virtual press briefing Tuesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to assist...
Repatriated Pangasinan OFWs from MidEast Crisis Received PHP525,000 in Financial Aid
Eight overseas Filipino workers evacuated from the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have received substantial financial support to help them rebuild their lives, government officials said Tuesday. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Ilocos Region has disbursed 525,000 Philippine pesos (approximately $9,300) in emergency assistance to the workers, providing a lifeline for those unexpectedly...
PH Bolsters Legal Aid for Migrant Workers, Trains Future Lawyers
The Philippine government has launched a groundbreaking partnership to provide legal support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) while training law students to champion migrant rights, officials announced Monday. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Legal Education Board (LEB) signed a memorandum of agreement at the DMW Central Office in Mandaluyong City, a move aimed at ensuring accessible legal...
Pop Mart Named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2025
Pop Mart, the Chinese art toy company behind the wildly popular Labubu figurines, has earned a spot on TIME magazine’s prestigious TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025, marking a historic first for a Chinese art toy brand. Recognized in the “Disrupters” category alongside industry giants like DeepSeek, Meta, and ASML, Pop Mart’s inclusion underscores its meteoric rise and...
From Football to National Games, Hong Kong Gears Up for Landmark Sports Year in 2025
Hong Kong is poised to cement its status as a global sports hub in 2025, with the opening of the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park in March set to anchor a packed calendar of high-profile events, officials announced Monday. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law hailed 2025 as a "landmark year" for the city’s sports scene, highlighting the...
HKSAR Keeps Japanese Seafood Import Ban Despite China’s Partial Reopening
Hong Kong is holding firm on its ban of seafood imports from ten Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo and Fukushima, despite mainland China's recent conditional resumption of some seafood imports from Japan. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Tuesday it will continue its cautious stance toward Japanese aquatic products, citing the unprecedented nature of the Fukushima Nuclear Power...
Hong Kong Mall Marks 20th Anniversary with AI Sports Extravaganza
Sun Hung Kai Properties’ flagship mall, apm, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a groundbreaking “AI Sports Games” event, featuring China’s cutting-edge humanoid robots in a dazzling display of technology and entertainment. The showcase, which coincides with the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China on July 1, transforms the mall into a futuristic arena, highlighting advancements in...
Facial Recognition Technology to Play Key Role in Hong Kong’s CCTV Surveillance Network Expansion
Hong Kong's Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, announced an ambitious plan to expand the city’s police CCTV network, adding between 5,000 to 7,000 cameras annually over the next two years. This expansion aims to integrate advanced technologies, including facial recognition, to bolster crime detection and enhance public safety. Tang detailed the initiative during an interview with Sing Tao Daily,...
