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Hong Kong government told by its IT office to carry out urgent cybersecurity review after leaks from two departments.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Possibility of higher-for-longer interest rate regime in US may hurt city’s exports, inbound investment and capital markets, Chan says.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Clear Water Bay Road to fully open again by Monday
Transport minister Lam Sai-hung said Clear Water Bay Road - which was partially closed due to a landslide - should be open again by rush hour on Monday morning. Two-way traffic was sharing the same lane on a section of the road in Hang Hau on (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Is Hong Kong wise to tinker with guilty plea and good behaviour sentence reductions?
It is a commonplace political observation that carelessly passed legislation often has unintended – and maybe ridiculous – effects. Our newly minted local legislators seem to have neglected this important warning. We are all, these days, eager (...)
HKFP -
5 May 2024
People attempt bun tower climbing in Cheung Chau
A climbing carnival took place at Cheung Chau on Sunday, ahead of the island's traditional bun-scrambling competition on Buddha's Birthday. The 14-metre-high bun tower frame is already in place for the competition on May 15, and carnival-goers (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Police find body floating in sea off Sai Kung
Police retrieved a body found floating in the waters off Sai Kung on Sunday morning, after receiving a report at about 10am. The body, which was was found near Wong Nai Chau Tsai, had yet to be identified. Police said the person was 1.75 metres (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Mother says brain damage has permanently affected baby’s learning ability, cognition and senses, with doctors having to remove part of skull to release pressure.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Cathay’s mass lay-offs led to a staff shortage when it needed qualified personnel the most, and service suffered. The Cathay brand will regain its global network with commitments to enhancing service quality and rebuilding its sentimental (...)
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Govt depts told to review data security measures
The government's top IT office on Sunday said it was asking all bureaus and departments to comprehensively review their data security measures, and reply within a week. This came after reports of two data leaks in the past few days, involving (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Small number of pupils have engaged in ‘time zone cheating’ and practice not widespread, IB says, although Post finds papers downloaded over 45,000 times.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Pledge to lessen impact of transport subsidy changes
Welfare minister Chris Sun said officials don't plan to change the eligible age and coverage of the HK$2 transport subsidy. The government plans to complete a review of the scheme by the end of 2024, as its bill is expected to increase by 50 (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Golden Week tourists to boost city by HK$2 billion
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung said the total number of mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong should reach the estimated 800,000 mark with the Golden Week holiday wrapping up on Sunday, adding it would boost the economy (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
HK economy keeping up its momentum: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong's economy was maintaining its momentum. Writing on his official blog, Chan said the city’s GDP had increased five quarters in a row, with growth going up 2.7 percent year-on-year in the (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Tourism minister Kevin Yeung says about 670,000 mainlanders came to city over first four days of Labour Day break.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Flower market district: Residents fear plans to build high-rises and mall will uproot community – Part 1
Since moving into a flat in the heart of Hong Kong’s century-old Flower Market, Joyce and her husband Spencer have become big fans of the Kowloon community. The market boasts more than 120 ground-floor flower stores, spanning four streets (...)
HKFP -
5 May 2024
Police crack down on taxi and hire car violations
Police on Hong Kong Island have issued 14 traffic summons to seven taxi drivers for refusing to take passengers and failure to display the taxi meter or driver ID. The undercover crackdown, between April 26 and May 4, centred on the tourist (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
Differences in prices and provisions of plastic-packed toiletries and other items spark anger among some visitors from across border.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
Narcotics Bureau officers arrest man for trafficking
Narcotics Bureau officers on Saturday arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, following an operation in Tin Shui Wai. The suspect was arrested outside a residential building on Tin Tsz Estate. Police allege (...)
RTHK -
5 May 2024
How luxury brands still lure Chinese shoppers despite slowdown
By Rebecca Bailey Sipping champagne and nibbling fried dumplings, Shanghai’s rich and influential posed by Louis Vuitton signs at a runway afterparty –- a lavish affair designed to win customers in China’s crucial market. China is the world’s (...)
HKFP -
5 May 2024
The city’s three ETFs that invest directly into bitcoin saw US$5.5 million change hands on Friday, down from US$8.6 million in their Tuesday debut.
South China Morning Post -
5 May 2024
The Post speaks with meteorologists about whether the intense rainfall is unusual for this time of year and why it is happening.
South China Morning Post -
4 May 2024
IT experts say government centralised cybersecurity would help prevent errors that lead to breaches of personal information.
South China Morning Post -
4 May 2024
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes says those who are concerned need only visit city and interact with local arbitration community.
South China Morning Post -
4 May 2024
‘They have chosen a Hongkonger to represent them in the council because we share similar values,’ Andy Ng says after UK local authority election victory
South China Morning Post -
4 May 2024
