The Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm has said it is checking whether any personal information was compromised following a ransomware attack on its computer systems. InvestHK said on Sunday that preliminary findings revealed the attack, which occurred the day before, had affected areas including the body’s internal customer relationship management system, intranet and sections…
The Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm has said it is checking whether any personal information was compromised following a ransomware attack on its computer systems. InvestHK said on Sunday that preliminary findings revealed the attack, which occurred the day before, had affected areas including the body’s internal customer relationship management system, intranet and sections…
Temperatures in Hong Kong will dip to 13 degrees Celsius (55.4 Fahrenheit) on Monday before rising slightly in the middle of next week. The Observatory said residents could expect cool weather on Saturday, with the mercury ranging between 15 and 17 degrees. “Temperatures over the region will fall later. It will be rather cool on…
A Hong Kong taxi union has cancelled a planned strike next month after a meeting with government advisers and a pledge from the city leader to enforce the law against illegal ride-hailing services, the group’s chairman has said. The announcement by Hong Kong Tele-call Taxi Association chairman Wong Yue-ting followed Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s…
Hongkong Post has said it will continue to stop accepting items containing goods for the United States despite the country making a U-turn saying mail service will resume after suspending incoming parcels from the city and mainland China for half a day. In a statement released on Thursday night, Hongkong Post said it would not…
Hongkong Post has said it will continue to stop accepting items containing goods for the United States despite the country making a U-turn saying mail service will resume after suspending incoming parcels from the city and mainland China for half a day. In a statement released on Thursday night, Hongkong Post said it would not…
Hong Kong housing authorities will work with academics and use artificial intelligence (AI) in designing and redeveloping a landmark public estate with a sea view. Wah Fu Estate in Pok Fu Lam has been described as a “luxury residence for ordinary people” for its coastal location set against a hilly backdrop in the southwest of…
Newly appointed transport minister Mable Chan has said she will prioritise residents’ travel needs in designing a regulatory framework for Hong Kong’s growing ride-hailing industry, earning praise from a lawmaker for having the “right attitude” in her approach. Chan also acknowledged on Saturday that ride-hailing services were popular with residents, whereas the city’s taxi licensing…
Shenzhen residents can apply for multiple-entry visas to Hong Kong from December 1, mainland Chinese authorities have announced, allowing them unlimited entry within a year with stays not longer than seven days each time. From the same day onwards, Shenzhen authorities will not accept “one-trip-per-week” visa applications, but holders of valid visas will be able…
Several towns in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang are searching for a wild tiger – and warning residents – after the large feline injured a villager. Local media reported that a farmer in Boli county suffered a broken left hand after being bitten by a tiger. He reportedly avoided amputation thanks to hours of surgery….