FSD says it will speed up safety equipment inspections
[RTHK] - 01/22/2025
Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung on Wednesday said fire service installation and equipment inspections at new buildings will be dealt with quicker once a new office opens in March. At a press briefing, he said the One-stop Coordination Office for New Fire Protection Facilities Acceptance is (…)
In Hong Kong newspapers
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly stealing HK$2.2 million of fish maws
Police say trucks loaded with stolen goods travelled to various locations in an attempt to disrupt surveillance.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Panama audit of Hong Kong’s Hutchison aims to counter US canal narrative
‘The [Panama government] needs concrete data to counter this China is controlling the canal narrative,’ insider says.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong police summon fugitive Chung Kim-wah’s siblings for questioning
A leading pollster and the wife and son of Chung Kim-wah, who moved to the UK in 2022, were also asked to help with (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
'Thailand remains a safe destination for all'
Officials in Thailand on Wednesday stressed that the country remains a safe destination for all international (…)
[RTHK] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong’s Octopus to hand out HK$68.8 million in lai see, deals
Campaign aims to bolster spending amid weak economy and trend of Hongkongers heading to mainland China for shopping.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong needs total ban on flavoured cigarettes, anti-smoking group says
Survey finds nearly 90 per cent of young female smokers opt for flavoured cigarettes, which can lead to higher (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders
But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
How Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue
Reducing energy consumption and reclaiming plastic bag levy revenues are just some options available instead of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong bus technician remanded over seditious posts, photos on social media
Li Chun-kit faces count of ‘knowingly publishing publications that had seditious intention’ under Safeguarding (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong minister demands report from Greater Bay Airlines over axed flights
Carrier earlier admitted to ‘negligence’ in scheduling process, having already cancelled 128 flights in next two months.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to attract e-commerce, ‘review’ civil service to boost economy, Deloitte says
Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to cross-border e-commerce platforms to attract such businesses and look at (…)
[HKFP] - 22/01/2025