The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has received 24 complaints and seven inquiries in recent months related to the scam. Photo: Jelly Tse

    Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns of fake retailer compensation call scam

    Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate an electrical appliance retailer to offer compensation or product replacements, with losses totalling HK$17,000 (US$2,170) in one case. A spokesman for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said on Thursday that it had received 24 complaints and seven…

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      HKIC at the helm of Hong Kong’s construction transformation through AI+ adoption

      [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s construction sector stands at a decisive inflection point. A wave of public investment—anchored by the Northern Metropolis, major transport, healthcare and education projects and flagship initiatives such as Skytopia—has sustained demand even as skilled labour shortages and rising input costs squeeze…

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      Mable Chan says authorities have asked airlines to review their fuel surcharges more frequently. Photo: Jonathan Wong

        Hong Kong adds 820 extra flights to ease disruption from Middle East conflict

        Hong Kong authorities have approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 adjustment applications to help airlines respond to sudden surges in passenger and cargo demand amid the Middle East conflict. “We are actively engaging airlines to encourage them to deploy extra cargo capacity to connect Hong Kong International Airport with destinations currently experiencing service shortfalls…

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