Customs ramping up battle against space oil drug
[RTHK] - 01/10/2025
The new commissioner of customs and excise, Chan Tsz-tat, said officers are dedicated to enhancing measures to tackle space oil drug cases, both those produced locally and those smuggled in from abroad, in order to curb the rise of this emerging narcotic. Chan said customs seized around 23.5 (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[RTHK] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hongkongers report tremors after quake near Shanwei
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[RTHK] - 10/01/2025
Officials take jab at schools refusing vaccine drive
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[RTHK] - 10/01/2025
Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hong Kong health officials take aim at schools not joining flu jab drive
Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Hongkongers urged to get vaccinated as city enters flu season
Hong Kong’s Department of Health has urged residents, especially the elderly and children, to get vaccinated as the (…)
[HKFP] - 9/01/2025