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Hong Kong sees a 12pc rise in visitor arrivals in H1

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2025/07/26

Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday said Hong Kong saw a 12 percent rise in visitor arrivals during the first half of the year, when compared to the same period last year. Speaking in a social media video address, Lee said 24 million people visited Hong Kong, with non-mainland arrivals up 17 per cent to almost 6 million. He said his administration would continue to make the SAR an attractive destination for tourists and that he welcomed ideas for September's Policy Address. "We will keep

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Tech and talent key to future of public hospitals: Ko

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2025/07/25

Outgoing Hospital Authority Chief Executive Tony Ko says new technology and a skilled workforce are key to the future of the public health system, as he reflected on his six years in the job. Ko was speaking to the media ahead of the end of his tenure on July 31, when he will be replaced by former Under Secretary for Health Libby Lee Ko said that advancing healthcare technology -- through initiatives like telehealth, Smart Hospital 2.0 and the clinical management system – was vital to better

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HK Disneyland 'to be debt-free by end of fiscal year'

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2025/07/25

Hong Kong Disneyland will be debt-free by the end of this year, its managing director declared, after fully paying off term loans from the SAR government and its parent Walt Disney Company. After a record year which saw both park attendance and revenue soar to new highs, the resort is looking to lure more visitors by building two more attractions and rolling out discount bundle packages. Disneyland revealed in its 2024 business review that it had repaid 40 percent of the term loans at the end of

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Police eye year-end facial recognition use in CCTVs

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2025/07/25

Police have revealed plans to adopt facial recognition in their citywide surveillance network by the end of this year, with officers looking for "strategic locations" to deploy the technology to investigate crimes. Eric Leung, a senior superintendent from the force's operations wing, said many new security cameras were already equipped with facial recognition functions. "We are identifying what the strategic locations we need to install [the cameras at]... When our backend is ready, then facial

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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

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2025/07/24

Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported on Thursday. Hogan – a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering two-metre physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar moustache – died at his home in Florida, NBC News reported, citing his manager Chris Volo. TMZ also reported the news, citing unnamed sources and an emergency personnel dispatch call about a "cardiac

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Ryan Choi aims for Olympic medal after fencing success

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2025/07/24

Achieving his dream of becoming the world's top-ranked fencer as a full-time athlete, Ryan Choi has now set a new goal of medalling at the Olympics, or once again at the World Championships. The 27-year-old has made history for Hong Kong, China, clinching its first-ever Fencing World Championships gold. Choi defeated Russia's Kirill Borodachev 15-9 in the men's foil final in Tbilisi, Georgia, an experience he described as a career milestone. "It feels so surreal because I haven't lost a match

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Tourism turn for key army HQ in anti-Japanese war

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2025/07/24

Shanxi province has established a “red cultural ecosystem” and patriotic education base at the site of the former Eighth Route Army headquarters in the war of resistance against Japan. Educational tours have been hosted at the site in Wuxiang county in Shanxi, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. A former soldier from Wuxiang county who participated in the war of resistance, Li Jinshui,

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Anti-mosquito work carried out at border checkpoints

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2025/07/24

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has pledged to step up anti-mosquito measures to guard against Chikungunya fever. The interdepartmental Pest Control Steering Committee met on Wednesday to review the latest situation of mosquito proliferation and discuss measures to prevent Chikungunya fever. With the possibility of the risk of mosquito-borne diseases rising significantly under the hot and rainy weather, various departments will closely monitor mosquito infestation as reflected

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New conduct code 'will not deter Legco hopefuls'

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2025/07/24

The new code of conduct regulating lawmakers’ behaviour will not deter potential candidates from participating in future elections, according to Legislative Council president Andrew Leung. Starting from the next term, a new code will be in place as part of a move aimed at enhancing self-discipline among, and oversight over, Legco members. Those violating the code may be suspended and see their remuneration forfeited. Leung said on Thursday the regulations only lay out the least efforts that

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Airport operations 'back to normal' after Wipha wait

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2025/07/21

Thousands gathered at the airport on Monday morning to check in for flights after Typhoon Wipha led to the cancellation of 500 flights and another 400 being rescheduled. A passenger, Wong, told RTHK her flight to Yonago, Japan, was delayed for a day but that arrangements made by the airline were acceptable. "I think the arrangements are pretty good, it's better for them to delay it rather than cancel. It's a bit annoying for us since we rented a car and we have to cancel our hotel booking for

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'Wipha's wind force is similar to super typhoon Saola'

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2025/07/21

The wind force of Wipha was similar to Super Typhoon Saola that triggered the Hurricane Signal No 10 two years ago, even though Wipha was less intense, according to the Hong Kong Observatory on Monday. The SAR saw its first hurricane signal of the year in force for almost seven hours a day ago, when Typhoon Wipha came closest to the region, skirting about 50 kilometres to the south of the forecaster. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme, senior scientific officer Lee Shuk-ming said that when the

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HA to slash costs by HK$1bn in efficiency drive

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2025/07/21

The Hospital Authority (HA) said a series of measures it has undertaken to streamline workflow and its procurement system could translate into savings of HK$1 billion, while patients would benefit through cheaper and a wider choice of medications. In a press briefing, the authority’s chief pharmacist William Chui said a cost assessment panel set up to negotiate with pharmaceutical firms has paid dividends. “We would negotiate the price based on scientific research and advice by medical

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T8 in effect as Typhoon Wipha moves away

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2025/07/20

The No. 8 storm signal took effect at 4.10pm on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha moved away from the SAR. The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal replaced the Hurricane Signal No. 10, which was in force for nearly seven hours. While the worst winds have passed, the Observatory cautioned that gales persist, with mean wind speeds expected to reach 63 kilometres per hour or more lasting for some time. The Observatory added it will consider issuing the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between 7pm and

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Education key to innovation and talent development: FS

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2025/07/20

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said technological innovation and youth talent development are intrinsically linked, with education playing a key role in the relationship. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan said he invited more than a dozen elementary school students to explore a newly launched "Hong Kong Tech Showcase" pop-up zone at the ongoing book fair. The exhibition features cutting-edge innovations across education, health, sports and food sectors. The finance chief said the goal was to ignite

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Wipha starts to move away, T8 expected later

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2025/07/20

The Observatory said the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be in force at 4.10pm on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha starts to move away from Hong Kong. The Hurricane Signal No. 10 has been in effect since 9.20am. "Wipha is departing from Hong Kong gradually and winds over the territory have also started to weaken, but southeasterly winds reaching hurricane force are still occasionally affecting the southwestern part of the territory," the Observatory said. It added that the intense rainbands of Wipha are

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Typhoon Wipha comes at its closest to Hong Kong

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2025/07/20

The Observatory said the Hurricane Signal No.10 is expected to remain in force early on Sunday afternoon as Typhoon Wipha was at its closest to Hong Kong. "Wipha is now skirting about 50 kilometres to the south of the Hong Kong Observatory, posing considerable threat to Hong Kong. Under the influence of its eyewall, hurricane force winds are affecting parts of the territory," said Lee Fung-ying, acting senior scientific officer. The Hospital Authority said two males had so far sought medical

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Typhoon Wipha disrupts 400 flights at HK airport

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2025/07/20

Hong Kong International Airport faced further disruption on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha intensified, forcing the Airport Authority to reschedule approximately 400 flights affecting around 80,000 passengers. As winds associated with the typhoon buffered Hong Kong, the Observatory issued the Hurricane Signal No. 10 at 9.20am saying it would remain in force for some time. Overnight, the Observatory had issued the Storm Signal No. 8 at 20 minutes past midnight followed by the Increasing Gale Signal No. 9

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MTR suspends open-air services leaving some stranded

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2025/07/20

Dozens of commuters were stranded at Kowloon Tong Station on Sunday, after strong winds associated with Typhoon Wipha led the Observatory to issue the Increasing Gale Signal No.9 at 7.20am before raising it to the maximum No. 10 Hurricane Signal two hours later. Once the No.9 Signal is issued, MTR train services on exposed and open-air sections are suspended. That includes East Rail Line services to the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau border crossings. Underground lines maintain limited operations. "I

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T8 to be issued between midnight and 2am on Sunday

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2025/07/19

The Observatory said it will issue the Gale or Storm Signal No 8 between midnight and 2am on Sunday, as Wipha edges closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary. Shum Chi-tai, the acting senior scientific officer, said local winds are expected to reach gale to storm force. "Adverse weather will persist during the day [on Sunday]," he said. "Depending on the distance between Wipha and Hong Kong, whether Wipha will further intensify into a typhoon and the change in local wind condition, the

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Heng Fa Chuen residents ready with typhoon precautions

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2025/07/19

Residents of Heng Fa Chuen, a known flooding hotspot during typhoons, are taking precautions ahead of an expected Gale or Storm Signal No 8 on Sunday. Many residents that RTHK spoke to said they are accustomed to severe weather and have already secured their homes. "I'm not worried. I've already gotten used to it," said one resident at the housing estate. "There hasn't been anything serious in the past for me since I am not facing the sea directly. "After Typhoon Mangkhut, we always take

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