Businesses, Lawmakers Push Back Against Hong Kong’s Proposed Tobacco Control
A wave of opposition is mounting against Hong Kong's proposed tobacco-control policies, as businesses and several lawmakers warn that a complete ban on menthol, fruit-flavored, and electronic cigarettes could cripple the city's economy and deter tourists. Authorities have outlined ten smoking curbs, including a sweeping prohibition on alternative tobacco products, aiming to reduce Hong Kong's smoking rate from 9.1% to...
Hong Kong’s Epic Cycling Event Draws Thousands of Enthusiasts
HONG KONG - Tens of thousands of cyclists from around the world descended on the bustling city of Hong Kong on Sunday for the annual "Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon," a celebration of the sport that has grown into a full-day festival. The event, now in its 8th year, attracted a record 6,000 participants who took to the...
Ethnic Minority Care Teams Bridge Cultural Divides in Hong Kong
In the bustling city of Hong Kong, Kiran Fatima’s multilingual abilities are not just a skill set but a lifeline for many. As a member of the Ethnic Minority (EM) Care Team at the LINK Centre, Fatima’s knowledge of Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, English, and Cantonese allows her to connect deeply with the city’s diverse communities. The establishment of EM Care...
Filipinos Spared in Deadly Beirut Air Raids, Officials Say
MANILA - The Philippine government reported Saturday that no Filipino nationals were harmed in the latest air strikes conducted by the Israeli military in Beirut, which resulted in some of the deadliest violence in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. According to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the air raids on October 10th struck densely populated areas of...
Mysterious Death of Filipino Nurse in Abu Dhabi Sparks Probe, Family Demands Answers
MANILA - The death of 32-year-old Filipino nurse Reyna Jane Ancheta, who was found dead on a highway in Abu Dhabi after going missing for three days, has left her family and colleagues devastated. The investigation into Ancheta's mysterious passing is still ongoing, according to the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated the government will...
Asian Dragon Boat Championships Make a Splash in Hong Kong After 28-Year Hiatus
HONG KONG - The 15th Asian Dragon Boat Championships returned to Hong Kong's shores on Friday, drawing hundreds of participants from across Asia for the three-day aquatic spectacle. The event, which last took place in the special administrative region in 1996, has set up shop at the Kwun Tong Promenade, a venue that organizers say meets international standards for the...
Florida Reels from Dual Hurricane Strikes as Milton Batters State
SARASOTA, Fla. - Hurricane Milton churned across Florida on Thursday after pummeling the state as a powerful Category 3 storm, compounding the misery from a previous devastating hurricane and leaving a trail of destruction across the peninsula. Milton slammed into the coast near Sarasota on Wednesday night, bringing 100 mph winds and a barrage of tornadoes that caused catastrophic damage....
3-Month-Old baby in Critical Condition Awaits Heart Transplant
HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Hospital Authority is urgently pleading with the public to consider organ donation, as a 3-month-old baby girl battles for her life. Little Whitney has been diagnosed with a severe heart condition that has left her in critical condition at the Hong Kong Children's Hospital. Doctors say Whitney's only hope for survival is a life-saving...
South Korean Author Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
STOCKHOLM — South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. The prestigious accolade recognizes her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." Han, 53, becomes the first South Korean to receive the literature prize, which carries a cash award of 11...
Philippines Mobilizes to Repatriate Filipinos from Lebanon Amid Crisis
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine government is mobilizing its resources and assets to bring home Filipinos from the crisis-torn nation of Lebanon, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced on Thursday. "The directive is clear: To mobilize the government resources and assets to bring our Filipinos home. And at present, that's what is being worked out in terms of sending...
