Hong Kong’s environment minister has cautioned against using mandatory measures to advance green policies given challenges the city faces arising from geopolitical tensions and economic transition, as he unveiled plans for the next phase of the ban on single-use plastics. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said on Saturday the government would carry out…
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…
Wild boars are a growing menace to China’s cities, where the animals have attacked people and wreaked havoc on property, prompting authorities to deploy funds and hunting teams to tackle the problem. Videos on social media and television reports have recorded multiple cases of boars encroaching on urban areas, in some cases charging through enclosed…
Businesses violating Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban after the end of a grace period will be warned and fined if they do not make the necessary changes in 10 working days, the environment minister has said. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said on Saturday authorities would prioritise inspecting retailers to ensure restricted single-use…