The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said the operations at Hong Kong International Airport are expected to remain largely normal, with some arriving flights on Sunday night and flights scheduled for Monday morning will be affected as Tropical Cyclone Tapah edges closer to Hong Kong. Source link
The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3, is expected to remain in force during the daytime on Sunday (Sep 7) as Tropical Storm Tapah edges closer to Hong Kong. The Observatory will assess the need for issuing higher warning signals tonight based on its rate of intensification and its closest distance to the city. Source link
Chinese regulators are weighing measures to cool a surging stock market rally that has added about US$1.2 trillion (HK$9.36 trillion) in market value since early August, amid growing concerns over speculative trading and retail investors’ exposure to sharp swings, Bloomberg reported. Source link
The need to house asylum seekers in hotels is more important than local objections to their presence, a UK court has been told. The British government is appealing against a decision by a judge to stop the owner of a hotel from using the property to accommodate asylum seekers. The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex,…
Hong Kong’s initial public offerings in the second quarter leapt more than nine times in value to HK$88 billion in the second quarter, according to the Securities and Futures Commission, as the city’s stock market remains favored by global investors amid de-dollarization. Source link
A 51-year-old man was murdered in Hung Shui Kiu during the early hours of Monday in an attack allegedly linked to a HK$4 million illicit cigarette distribution dispute. Police have arrested 13 local suspects, including the alleged mastermind, following an investigation into the coordinated assault. Source link
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has launched a comprehensive webpage to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Source link
Pockets are simple, extremely practical folds of fabric stitched into our clothes, and a place to stow coins, keys and phone, while freeing up the hands. That is unless you are a woman, of course. For centuries, pockets have been a gendered battleground, with the lack of pockets in women’s clothing more than merely inconvenient,…
Amid roaring crowds and vibrant energy, Kai Tak Mall at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) has witnessed retail sales jump more than 20% since its March debut—a rise fueled by blockbuster events and the phased launch of facilities attracting diverse visitors. Source link
With about three months left until the start of the 15th National Games, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui expressed her hope for robust public engagement in the event and widespread support for local athletes. Source link