3 arrested at Hong Kong airport over drugs worth HK$9 million
[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025
Passengers, including one from Malaysia, charged with drug trafficking after suspected cocaine and ketamine found in luggage.
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Hong Kong lawmakers push for deeper cuts to Tai Lam Tunnel tolls
Transport authorities last month proposed time-varying fees for the route linking Yuen Long with western Tsuen Wan.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
First test event at Kai Tak Stadium ahead of Sevens
A rugby competition on Sunday will serve as the first test event at Kai Tak Stadium, paving the way for the Hong (…)
[RTHK] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong social worker who launched legal challenge against tech hub plan arrested for alleged fraud – reports
A Hong Kong social worker who sought to challenge authorities’ approval of a planned technology hub has been (…)
[HKFP] - 3/01/2025
Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s Ying Ying cares for twin cubs together for first time
New video released by Ocean Park shows Ying Ying licking and cuddling ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Air Busan flight from Hong Kong aborts landing in South Korea amid wheels scare
Pilot unable to confirm if landing gear functioning, prompting decision to circle around for additional checks.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong gov’t reports suspected theft of documents containing personal data of 100 people
Hong Kong’s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has reported a case of suspected theft involving (…)
[HKFP] - 3/01/2025
Woman arrested over misleading police in murder probe
Police on Friday said they launched an investigation into a suspected murder case, after a man was found slashed in (…)
[RTHK] - 3/01/2025
Cathay apologises over 54-hour delay to flight going from Toronto to Hong Kong
Flight was diverted to Iceland so passenger could receive urgent medical help, and returned to Toronto due to crew (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong retailers, hoteliers gloomy over Lunar New Year business prospects
Retail group expresses business concerns ‘as people have been cautious about their spending’, but hopeful regarding (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong man arrested for ‘furious driving’ after officer dragged 70 metres
Driver, 56, allegedly sped away from policeman who then tried to stop van and suffered injuries to his head, arms (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp exploring new business model to meet HK$165 billion commitment – reports
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation (MTRC) has been exploring ways to cut costs and diversify income streams as it seeks to (…)
[HKFP] - 3/01/2025