Seven Dead in Fiery Crash Near Yellowstone, Including Five Chinese Nationals
HENRY’S LAKE, Idaho — A van carrying tourists collided with a pickup truck on a highway near Yellowstone National Park on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025, killing seven people, including five Chinese nationals, and injuring eight others, authorities said. The crash occurred just before 7:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho, approximately 16...
Alliance Medical Group Clinics Close Abruptly, Prompting Fraud Concerns and Government Investigation
The sudden closure of Alliance Medical Group’s clinics in Tsim Sha Tsui and Sha Tin has left many customers, who had pre-purchased vaccination packages, stranded and worried about potential fraud, prompting a swift government response. Clients, many of whom secured infant and adult vaccination plans at a recent exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, were unable to...
Hong Kong Sees Surge in Tourism During Labour Day Holiday, Official Says
Hong Kong's tourism sector is showing robust signs of recovery, with a significant uptick in both domestic and international visitors during the Labour Day Golden Week, government officials reported Friday. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law announced that the city has welcomed 265,000 tourists since the holiday's start on Thursday, marking a substantial 25 percent increase compared to...
Airport Authority Backs New Passport Handling Policy at Manila’s Main Gateway
MANILA — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has endorsed a new security protocol at Ninoy Aquino International Airport that eliminates direct passport handling by security personnel, a move aimed at protecting travelers' documents and reducing potential damage. MIAA General Manager Eric Ines praised the New NAIA Infra Corp.'s (NNIC) directive, which instructs security staff to no longer physically touch...
Migrant Domestic Workers Demand Fair Treatment on International Labour Day
HONG KONG (May 1, 2025) — On the eve of International Labour Day, the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB) is rallying for change, launching its 3Ws CAMPAIGN to advocate for living wages, regulated working hours, and improved living conditions for over 300,000 migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Hong Kong. The campaign will kick off with a demonstration in front...
Hong Kong Film Awards Honor “Twilight of the Warriors” with Historic Sweep
The 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards celebrated the action thriller "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" on Sunday, as the film dominated the ceremony by capturing eight prestigious awards, including Best Film and Best Director. The movie, which chronicles the gritty landscape of Kowloon Walled City in the 1990s, has resonated powerfully with audiences, drawing 1.59 million viewers since its...
Hong Kong Prepares For Labor Day Travel Surge, Boosts Public Transport
The Hong Kong government announced enhanced public transportation services Wednesday for the upcoming Labour Day Golden Week, anticipating significant cross-boundary travel during the holiday period. Transport officials said they have coordinated with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to strengthen services, particularly on May 1, 3, and 5, when peak travel is expected. Measures include increasing shuttle bus frequencies and...
Bulusan Volcano Erupts Twice, Spewing Ash and Raising Concerns in the Bicol Region
Sorsogon, Philippines — Bulusan Volcano in the Philippines unleashed two ash-laden eruptions Tuesday, prompting authorities to maintain a low-level alert while warning local communities about potential volcanic hazards. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the volcano erupted for six minutes early Tuesday morning and then again for 77 minutes Tuesday night, sending a 70-meter ash plume...
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Filipino Bowling Club of Hong Kong to Host Global Friendship Games 2025
The Filipino Bowling Club of Hong Kong (FBCHK) has officially announced the upcoming Global Friendship Games 2025, an international bowling tournament set to take place at the South China Athletic Association Bowling Center in Causeway Bay on May 3rd and 4th. FBCHK expressed its excitement about the event, which aims to unite bowling enthusiasts from around the globe. Participants will...
