Families of Hongkongers trapped in Myanmar ‘scam farms’ plead for their return after Chinese actor’s rescue

[HKFP] - 01/12/2025

To one Hongkonger, it seemed like a dream job – a purchasing agent transporting goods from Thailand to Japan. It quickly became a nightmare. Upon arriving in Thailand last summer to pick up the “products,” the Hongkonger had their identity documents seized and was driven across the border into (…)



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Warning over ‘National Hong Kong Coin’ claims spread by fake John Lee account
‘The government strongly condemn those pretending to be the city leader for spreading fake information,’ spokesman says.
[South China Morning Post] - 6/03/2025
Hong Kong cleaners union asks contractor to clarify status of staff accused of falsifying work records
A Hong Kong cleaners union has asked a sanitation contractor to clarify the status of four cleaners accused of (…)
[HKFP] - 7/03/2025
Hong Kong police install 11 CCTV camera sets in Kwun Tong under new traffic plan
New system designed to focus on traffic data rather than capturing information about residents, chief inspector says.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/03/2025
'More transparent private healthcare charges needed'
The city's consumer watchdog on Thursday called on various private healthcare service providers, including hospitals (…)
[RTHK] - 6/03/2025
Two Sessions: Chinese economy faces rising international ‘uncertainty,’ top official says
By Sam Davies and Luna Lin China vowed to fight a trade war with the United States “to the end” on Thursday, as (…)
[HKFP] - 6/03/2025
Top court clears ex-Alliance trio over security probe
Hong Kong’s top court on Thursday overturned the convictions of three people for refusing to hand information to the (…)
[RTHK] - 6/03/2025
Hong Kong security chief condemns legal scholar for ‘undermining rule of law’ in op-ed on Yuen Long attack court ruling
Hong Kong’s security chief has condemned a legal scholar for “undermining the rule of law” after the latter wrote an (…)
[HKFP] - 6/03/2025
Thanks to property gains, MTR profit more than doubles
Net profit at the MTR Corporation more than doubled last year, thanks largely to strong gains in local property (…)
[RTHK] - 6/03/2025
‘Two sessions’ 2025: vice-premier asks Hong Kong to financially back nation’s tech growth
Ding Xuexiang also reiterates Beijing’s support for city’s role as financial hub in closed-door meeting with Hong (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/03/2025
Hong Kong home sales poised for best month in a year as Hava, Yoho West Parkside sell out
Kerry Properties sold 59 of the 133 flats on sale at the Hava residential project in Yuen Long as of 9.20pm on (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/03/2025
Hong Kong’s top court overturns convictions of Tiananmen vigil activists
Leaders of now-dissolved group, including Chow Hang-tung, were sentenced to jail in 2023 for rejecting police request.
[South China Morning Post] - 6/03/2025