Hong Kong restaurant chain Ocean Empire has announced the closure of all its branches, putting an end to its 33-year history. Ocean Empire’s Wan Chai branch on May 8, 2025. Photo: Irene Chan/HKFP. The company informed staff of the decision on Wednesday, saying the closure of its seven branches and the termination of all staff…
Hong Kong railway operator – the MTR Corporation (MTRC) – is considering allowing passengers to travel with their pets, local media HK01 reported citing sources. The MTRC may make a decision on the pet-friendly policy within the first half of 2025, according to a report by HK01 on Tuesday. HKFP news hound Pixel. Photo: Tom…
Hong Kong’s culture chief has said authorities are striving to bring “different” events to the city amid word that Singapore will be hosting singer Lady Gaga’s concerts in May. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said in response to a reporter at…
An off-duty Hong Kong policeman attempted to grab a firearm from a police officer inside a police station after he was arrested for allegedly taking upskirting photos, local media reported. The scuffle, which occurred inside the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Wednesday, injured the suspect – a constable who works for the national security…
Cathay Pacific has pulled a Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system which referenced the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. It has apologised to customers and vowed an investigation. Family Guy. File photo: Adult Swim. A complaint was raised against the flagship carrier on social media, in light of the city’s national security laws: “We emphasise…
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal, No.3 at 10.40 am on Saturday as Severe Tropical Storm Trami moved westwards. Severe Tropical Storm Trami. Photo: Observatory. The storm will move across the central and northern parts of the South China Sea, the Observatory said, towards the seas south of Hainan Island on Saturday….