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Greater Bay Airlines will suspend all flights to Bangkok for four and a half months from May 11 until the end of September, in response to the volatility in international oil prices. A number of its flights to Taipei will also be canceled during the same period.
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Greater Bay Airlines to suspend Bangkok flights for over four months
Greater Bay Airlines will suspend all flights to Bangkok for four and a half months from May 11 until the end of September, in response to the volatility in international oil prices.
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/329479/
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Macao's secretary for economy and finance, Tai Kin-ip, has resigned for personal reasons. Acting on the chief executive’s advice, the State Council on Thursday formally removed Tai from the post.
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Macao's economy and finance chief resigns - RTHK
Macao's secretary for economy and finance, Tai Kin-ip, has resigned for personal reasons. According to the Macao go...
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1851303-20260416.htm?spTabChangeable=0
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DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has agreed to pay about HK$2.62 billion (US$334 million) for six floors at The Center, marking the city’s largest office transaction so far this year.
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DBS Hong Kong expands footprint with US$334 million The Center purchase
Hong Kong’s biggest office deal this year signals return of confidence to city’s core commercial market.
https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350140/dbs-hong-kong-acquires-six-floors-center-us334-million-deal?pgtype=live
3 days ago
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Provisional arrival figures into Hong Kong, Q1 2026: • 14,307,643 arrivals in Q1 (+17% Year-On-Year) • 4,354,229 arrivals in March (+14% YOY) • 994,574 long haul visitors in Q1 (+19% YOY)
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Charlie Puth to perform one show at Kai Tak Stadium October 21st. Tickets on pre-sale from May 4th, general sales from May 8th.
www.facebook.com/livenationhk...
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The Executive Council on Tuesday approved plans to transfer HK$150 billion from Hong Kong's main financial war chest to a fund supporting capital works, with the government assuring that the move is "an exceptional arrangement".
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Exco approves $150b Exchange Fund transfer - RTHK
The Executive Council on Tuesday approved plans to transfer HK$150 billion from Hong Kong's main financial war ches...
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1851088-20260414.htm?spTabChangeable=0
4 days ago
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More than 10,000 posts in the Hong Kong government will be cut by the end of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s current term in June 2027, with close to 60% of these deletions being junior roles and about 3% at the senior level.
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Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027: minister
Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349934/hong-kong-slash-over-10000-civil-service-posts-mid-2027-minister?pgtype=live
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Just 23% of HK residents are willing to have children, a new survey has found, as the city’s fertility rate falls to a historic low and younger generations grow increasingly reluctant to start families. The HKWDA said the total fertility rate dropped to 0.8 in 2025, the lowest on record.
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Only 23pc willing to have children as Hong Kong fertility hits record low, survey finds
Just 23 percent of Hong Kong residents are willing to have children, a new survey has found, as the city’s fertility rate falls to a historic low and younger generations grow increasingly reluctant…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/329146/
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The “special rehabilitation project” under the Security Bureau will allow individuals arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests who have not been prosecuted to avoid being charged by joining the scheme.
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Arrested 2019 protesters will not face prosecution by joining special rehabilitation project: Chris Tang
The “special rehabilitation project” under the Security Bureau will allow individuals arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests who have not been prosecuted to avoid being charged by joining…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/329084/
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Hong Kong’s largest public hospital will open to patients in phases from October, with the new 2,400-bed facility in Kai Tak set to take over the services of Queen Elizabeth Hospital and become a healthcare hub for Kowloon.
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New Kai Tak Hospital to open in 2 phases starting in October
With 2,400 beds, Hong Kong’s largest public hospital will serve patients in Kowloon.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3349687/new-kai-tak-hospital-open-2-phases-october?module=top_story&pgtype=section
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Cathay Pacific: • due to jet fuel prices, axing ~2% of CX flights between 16 May and 30 June • mostly regional flights and a small number of Australia, South Asia and South Africa flights • Dubai and Riyadh flights now cancelled until 30 June • HK Express to cut ~6% of flights from 11 May - 30 June
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Top 5 international arrival figures into Hong Kong for 2025 (excluding Greater China): 1. The Philippines: 1,347,717 2. US: 1,026,030 3. South Korea: 963,616 4. Japan: 741,860 5. Thailand: 560,681
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Hong Kong's top officials have spent more than $46 million on overseas visits over the past three years, with the government defending the expenditure against lawmaker inquiries about its value for public money. FinSec Paul Chan was the top spender, with his 35 trips costing $11.95 million.
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Govt defends over $46m official travel bill amid scrutiny
Hong Kong's top officials have spent more than HK$46 million on overseas visits over the past three years, with the government defending the expenditure against lawmaker inquiries about its value for…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/politics/article/328912/
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HK Electric has apologised for a voltage dip on Hong Kong Island this morning that lead to up to 100 people being trapped in lifts, and fire alarms ringing out across the island. HK Electric said the interruption was caused by a fault in the interconnection line between its network and CLP Power.
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Brief voltage dip triggers nearly 100 lift entrapments across Hong Kong Island
At least 90 reports of individuals trapped in lifts and 30 fire alarms were activated across Hong Kong Island on Thursday morning after a brief voltage dip hit multiple districts.
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328864/
9 days ago
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Director of Immigration, Benson Kwok Joon-fung, will reach retirement age on April 9, 2026. He has been granted an extension of service to June 30, 2027.
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Park Island Transport Company has announced the temporary cancellation of six weekday ferry services starting from Wednesday, with the routes to be covered by alternative bus arrangements. Services on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will not be affected.
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Park Island cancels six weekday ferry services, replaced by bus services
Park Island Transport Company has announced the temporary cancellation of six weekday ferry services starting from Wednesday, with the routes to be covered by alternative bus arrangements. Services…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328745/
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Over 1.26 million residents left the city in the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays starting April 3rd.
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Nearly 1.26mn Hongkongers hop out of town, with 225,000 crossings by 10am
Over 1.26 million residents have left the city in the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays, with the airport seeing the biggest crowds.
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328551/
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The names of 56,000 patients, along with HKID numbers, dates of birth, dates of hospital visits, and their health history were leaked from Hospital Authority systems on Good Friday in Hong Kong, the aspiring global innovation and technology hub
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
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Probe launched after Hospital Authority data breach involving 56,000 patients
Patients’ names, identity card numbers, genders, dates of birth, dates of hospital visits and medical history compromised.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3349020/probe-launched-after-hospital-authority-data-breach-involving-560000-patients
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Lawmaker Junius Ho is one of a number of LegCo members wanting the government to review the new child protection laws, requesting exemptions for teachers and parents. "If I hadn't been beaten by my parents like that, how would I have become the Deputy-Chairman of the House Committee?"
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LegCo passes motion to review child protection laws comprehensively
The Legislative Council on Thursday passed a non-binding motion urging the government to conduct a thorough review and improvement of the city's child protection laws. Proposed by legal constituency…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328430/
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Post Malone to perform at Kai Tak Stadium September 16th. Ticket presale: • Artist presale April 24th • HSBC Mastercard &
Trip.com
April 27th • LiveNation April 29th General ticket sales from April 30th.
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Twelve additional biometric e-Channels began operating at the arrival halls of Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday, allowing eligible Hong Kong residents to complete clearance procedures without presenting identity documents or a QR code.
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12 new biometric e-Channels launched in HK airport for document-free entry
Twelve additional biometric e-Channels began operating at the arrival halls of Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday, allowing eligible Hong Kong residents to complete clearance procedures…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328267/
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With immediate effect, the following applies to all Cathay Pacific flights: • Each customer may carry a maximum of two power banks - packed in carry‑on baggage only. • Use of and recharging power banks onboard is not permitted at any time during the flight.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
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https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/latest-news/security-and-operational-changes/restrictions-on-the-carriage-of-lithium-battery-power-banks.html?cxsource=nc
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A 22-year-old Tai Po man was arrested on Monday after video emerged over the weekend of him driving with a toddler on his lap. The toddler appears in the video with hands on the steering wheel. Link to FB reel:
www.facebook.com/reel/9817885...
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The State Council on Monday appointed former Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology Janice Tse as Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs. She was nominated by Chief Executive John Lee.
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Janice Tse named as new constitutional affairs chief - RTHK
The State Council on Monday appointed former government official Janice Tse as Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland...
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1849275-20260330.htm?spTabChangeable=0
19 days ago
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ICAC and Hong Kong Police arrest 42 after investigation into a housing estate grand renovation project revealed bribery by a consultancy firm using persons with triad backgrounds.
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
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Google Gemini AI is now available in Hong Kong.
gemini.google.com/app
The Gemini phone app is not available in the Hong Kong app stores yet. For Android users, Gemini is available as a digital assistant.
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Latest Global University Subject Ranking by QS: • HKU Dentistry remains 2nd in world • EduU moves into top 10 for Education • HKAPA returns to 10th for Performing Arts SCMP:
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
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A 20-year-old CUHK student who was caught on camera indecently assaulting a female passenger an MTR train has pleaded guilty in West Kowloon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The assault took place on the Tuen Ma line on March 22nd. Video warning: indecent assault
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ICAC has charged five individuals in three cases for allegedly offering bribes to members of incorporated owners and a representative of flat owners in relation to the grand renovation projects of three housing estates with project sums totalling about $90 million.
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Secretary for Security Chris Tang addressed public concerns about a provision granting police the authority to require individuals to provide phone passwords. He stressed that such a power can only be exercised after officers obtain a court warrant for national security-related reasons.
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HK officials defend expanded security powers, including device decryption and asset seizure
Hong Kong's top justice and security officials have defended amendments to the implementation rules of the National Security Law, clarifying new powers related to compelling device decryption and…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327582/
25 days ago
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An Instagram reel showing a suspected dine-and-dasher in HK has gone viral, with internet sleuths naming the person involved. While so far no charges have been made public, the person named on IG/Reddit, who allegedly works at a law firm in the city, has had his bio scrubbed from their website.
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Hong Kong Observatory: • predicted 4 to 7 typhoons coming within 500km of Hong Kong this year; usual number • chance of El Niño later this year • high chance to be in top 10 warmest years on record
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Director of Hong Kong Observatory highlights HKO's latest services and annual weather outlook
The Director of the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), Dr Chan Pak-wai, hosted a press briefing today (March 23) to recap the weather in 2025 and elaborate on the weather outlook
https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/Press-Releases/110456/-Director-of-Hong-Kong-Observatory-highlights-HKOs-latest-services-and-annual-weather-outlook----
25 days ago
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Regal Hotels International Holdings have sold the Regal Kowloon Hotel to Centaline for HK$1.52 billion, with real estate arm of Centaline planning to turn the 494 room hotel into a student hostel.
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Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing
Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall.
https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3347571/regals-us194-million-hotel-sale-highlights-investor-push-hong-kong-student-housing?pgtype=live
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The revised $2 concession transport fare scheme will begin April 3rd. Under the new model, the old HK$2 flat rate will become $2 for fares under $10, and 20% of the fare for rides over $10.
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Changes to Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme to kick in on April 3
Under revision, elderly and disabled residents will enjoy flat rate for trips costing HK$10 or less, pay 20 per cent of fares exceeding threshold.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3347531/changes-hong-kongs-hk2-transport-subsidy-scheme-kick-april-3?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1774239404
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Former non-permanent judge on the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal from 1997 to 2015, Anthony Mason, passed away on Monday aged 100. Mason, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, served on the CFA until aged 90. He died 35 days shy of his 101st birthday.
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Legal profession remembers former High Court judge Sir Anthony Mason - Law Society Journal
Renowned and celebrated former Chief Justice Sir Anthony Mason has passed away at the age of 100.
https://lsj.com.au/articles/legal-profession-remembers-former-high-court-judge-sir-anthony-mason/
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Former Chair Professor of the Department of Ocean Science of the HKUST charged for bribery over assisting a student in the admission to a master’s programme of the HKUST.
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has euthanised red panda Rou Rou after the 17-year-old endangered animal experienced degenerative joint problems and stopped responding to palliative care. The average lifespan of a red panda in the wild is 8-12 years.
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park euthanises 17-year-old red panda Rou Rou
Park puts down ageing red panda to spare her pain after degenerative joint issues and loss of response to palliative care.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346851/hong-kongs-ocean-park-euthanises-17-year-old-red-panda-rou-rou?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1773727867
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HKTB Provisional Visitor Arrivals February 2026: • 5,141,714 visitors, up 40% year-on-year • Mainland visitors up 53% due to CNY • Non-mainland February visitors -1% y-o-y • 9,953,414 YTD, +18% over 2025
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Chief Executive John Lee: • the conflict in the Middle East highlights the strengths of Hong Kong • what is more important is stability, security and long term investment opportunities
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Hong Kong Police Force: • fatal traffic accidents in 2025: 92, up 24% Y-O-Y • 52 deaths were pedestrians • Launching inattentive driving and jaywalking crackdown March 17th-31st HK01 (Chinese):
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車禍死亡人數升 警明起兩周全港執法 打擊不專注駕駛及亂過馬路
警方將於明天至本月底(3月17日至31日),展開為期兩星期代號「亮景」(CLEARVIEW)及「同行者」(AUTOBINDER)的全港性執法行動,重點打擊司機不
https://www.hk01.com/%E7%AA%81%E7%99%BC/60330859/%E8%BB%8A%E7%A6%8D%E6%AD%BB%E4%BA%A1%E4%BA%BA%E6%95%B8%E5%8D%87-%E8%AD%A6%E6%98%8E%E8%B5%B7%E5%85%A9%E5%91%A8%E5%85%A8%E6%B8%AF%E5%9F%B7%E6%B3%95-%E6%89%93%E6%93%8A%E4%B8%8D%E5%B0%88%E6%B3%A8%E9%A7%95%E9%A7%9B%E5%8F%8A%E4%BA%82%E9%81%8E%E9%A6%AC%E8%B7%AF
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Two Hong Kong-trained horses topped the Q1 2026 Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, with Ka Ying Rising 4 points ahead of 2nd placed Romantic Warrior. Lucky Sweynesse also made the top 15 in equal 11th.
www.ifhaonline.org/resources/WT...
about 1 month ago
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Swire Pacific has sold 153,059,000 shares in Cathay Pacific, with the net proceeds expected to reach HK$1.789 billion. Swire will retain 45.12% ownership of the airline after the sale. HKEX filing:
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
about 1 month ago
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MTR Corporation recorded a 6.9% drop in 2025 net profit to HK$14.7 billion but kept the final dividend unchanged at 89 HK cents.
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MTR Corporation 2025 profit drops 6.9 percent, proposes 89 HK cents final dividend
MTR Corporation (0066) recorded a 6.9 percent drop in 2025 net profit to HK$14.7 billion but kept the final dividend unchanged at 89 HK cents.
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326511/
about 1 month ago
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Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau: • can expect the fuel surcharge to rise due to increase in price of jet fuel
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about 1 month ago
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Hong Kong law firm Liberty Chambers has announced the passing of co-founder Graham Harris. Harris was awarded life membership to the Hong Kong Bar Association on February 20th this year, HKBA's ninth recipient.
about 1 month ago
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Asst Comm. for Transport Louisa Fung, on the upcoming 12.5% price hike on six island ferry routes: “Both ferry service operators have been struggling financially. Setting aside government subsidies under special assistance measures, the six routes would record a loss of approximately 35% and 50%.”
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'Authorities made every effort to mitigate fare hikes' - RTHK
A transport official on Wednesday reiterated that authorities tried their best to mitigate fare increases that are set t...
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1846884-20260311.htm?spTabChangeable=0
about 1 month ago
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The operations assistant of a subsidiary of Great Leader Bus Holdings has been charged with soliciting bribes from a female driver, with her route withheld if she didn't pay.
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
about 1 month ago
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HSBC scraps work-from-home arrangements for customer-facing staff in Hong Kong, including traders, with staff now required either in the office or with clients five days a week.
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HSBC Scraps Work From Home for Client-Facing Staff in Hong Kong
HSBC Holdings Plc said customer-facing staff in Hong Kong, including traders and salespeople, must either be with clients or in the office five days a week, ending the pandemic era of work from home…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-10/hsbc-scraps-work-from-home-for-client-facing-staff-in-hong-kong
about 1 month ago
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If the numbers quoted in the article are correct, the defendant would have been 14-15 years old at the time of the offence.
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about 1 month ago
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Hutchison Telecom End Of Year Results 2025: • HK$25 million loss attributable to shareholders • HK$43 million loss on Macau operations • exited the Macau market this January, selling entire interests in 3 Macau for $110 million
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
about 1 month ago
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