Runners happy with mega-bridge half-marathon
[RTHK] - 01/5/2025
Runners who took part in this year’s Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon said they were happy with the arrangements after issues were raised in the event’s inaugural edition in 2023. Around 7,000 people took part in Sunday's race, which covered the local section of the 55-kilometre (…)
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Govt to focus on cost-cutting: FS
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[RTHK] - 5/01/2025
Man, 79, was hit by concrete that fell off building on Percival Street in Causeway Bay on Friday.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
China’s central bank plans to boost growth with ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy
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[HKFP] - 5/01/2025
Man dies after falling backwards on escalator
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[RTHK] - 5/01/2025
There are 17 public holidays in 2025 and residents can enjoy extended breaks if they take leave in between those dates.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Success of movie The Last Dance has thrust into spotlight how residents process death of loved ones, with one NGO (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
