4 d. ago 9 injured in collision involving taxi, private car near Hong Kong Disneyland

Nine people, including a one-year-old girl, were injured after a taxi and a private car collided near Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island on Saturday. The incident occurred at an intersection on Magic Road at 2.21pm, when the driver of the Kowloon-bound private car attempted to make a right turn at a junction before hitting the taxi, which was en route to a hotel along the road, police said. All nine people sustained minor injuries and were sent to North Lantau Hospital for treatment, the...

Economics

5 d. ago Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over fake lifeguard credentials

A swimming pool at a private estate in Hong Kong’s Happy Valley has been ordered to close immediately after a lifeguard allegedly used a fake certificate, with the case also being reported to police. The incident came to light on Friday after the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department last month implemented a raft of measures to prevent the employment of unqualified lifeguards at private swimming pools. The department checked a batch of lifeguard records with the Hong Kong China Life Saving...

Politics

5 d. ago Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over suspect lifeguard credentials

A swimming pool at a private estate in Hong Kong’s Happy Valley has been ordered to close immediately after a lifeguard allegedly used a fake certificate, with the case reported to police. The incident came to light on Friday after the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department last month implemented a raft of measures to prevent the employment of unqualified lifeguards at private swimming pools. The department checked a batch of lifeguard records with the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society that...

Politics

6 d. ago Can Hong Kong convince private hospitals to be clear and upfront with fees?

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common operations performed in Hong Kong, with a long waiting time at public hospitals that drives many to pay more for private treatment. But a patient hoping to compare prices at the city’s 14 private hospitals will find it hard to get a clear idea of how much the procedure may cost. Only half the hospitals provide information online for knee replacement surgery packages, with prices ranging from HK$88,000 (US$11,200) to about HK$330,000 for one...

Politics

6 d. ago 1880 Hong Kong members offered alternative club, but ‘not what we signed up for’

Members of 1880 Hong Kong, a Singapore-based private club that recently shut down after only seven months in operation, have been offered a luxury lifeline by landlord Swire Properties. The club told members on Thursday that they would be able to have joining fees waived for The Refinery, a club in Swire’s Taikoo Place that is operated by The Peninsula, and a food and drink credit would be provided. But the announcement did not appear to have pacified members, with some preferring a refund of...

Politics

7 d. ago What can consumers learn from collapse of Singaporean 1880 club in Hong Kong?

The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club has proceeded with liquidation with debts of about HK$20 million (US$2.5 million), following its abrupt closure after just seven months in business. The Post unpacks the potential pitfalls of joining a private club and what consumers should do to protect themselves. 1. What’s happened to 1880 Hong Kong? The private club, located at Swire Properties’ Two Taikoo Place office complex in Quarry Bay, on Friday announced it was closing, citing...

Politics

8 d. ago Hong Kong branch of Singaporean 1880 club in liquidation with HK$20 million debt

The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club that closed after less than a year in business is undergoing liquidation with about HK$20 million (US$2.5 million) of debts, former employees have said. Financial difficulties forced 1880 Hong Kong, located at Two Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay, to shut its doors on Friday last week, leaving 100 employees without pay for two months and some members angered by sales made shortly before the closure. It also owed unpaid rent to its landlord, Swire...

Economics

9 d. ago Member loses HK$38,000 as Hong Kong branch of Singaporean 1880 club faces probe

The sudden closure of 1880 Hong Kong, a private members club based out of Singapore, left members reeling, with one losing HK$38,000, paid out for a full-year membership just two months prior, while others have complained to Customs, alleging a violation of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. The club, located in Quarry Bay’s Two Taikoo Place, operated for only seven months before shutting down last Friday due to “cash flow difficulties”. It has been accused of owing rent and wages to more than...

Politics

1 week ago 1880 Hong Kong club folds after 7 months, accused of owing staff unpaid wages

The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club, which recently closed its doors after only seven months of operation, has been accused of owing rent and more than 100 employees unpaid wages since April, with the Labour Department receiving requests for help from affected workers. 1880 Hong Kong, located at Swire Properties’ office complex Two Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay last Friday announced its immediate cessation of operations, citing “cash flow difficulties” and failed attempts to...

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong tutor cleared of sexually assaulting child who was deemed not credible

A Hong Kong court has cleared a private tutor of sexually assaulting his neighbour’s daughter after finding the complainant did not reveal the whole truth during the trial. The District Court on Thursday also highlighted the child’s “extremely evasive and vague” evidence concerning the alleged incidents at her Kwai Chung flat in acquitting Wong Chak-pang of two counts of indecent assault. The 32-year-old defendant stood accused of molesting the girl, now 13, on two unspecified dates between...

Events

2 w. ago Pedestrian, 60, dies after being hit by Hong Kong policeman’s private car

A 60-year-old man has died after being knocked down by a private car driven by a Hong Kong policeman in Mong Kok, prompting an official investigation. Police said the officer, 46, was travelling along Nathan Road towards Yau Ma Tei at 3.16am on Thursday when he hit the man, who was crossing the street near the junction of Nathan Road and Prince Edward Road West. The victim, a foreign man, became trapped under the car and was subsequently rescued. He sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to...

Events

2 w. ago Hong Kong police officer arrested in connection with fatal road accident

A Hong Kong police officer has been arrested after the private car he was driving knocked down a pedestrian who later died in hospital, the Post has learned. Police said the officer, 46, was travelling along Nathan Road towards Yau Ma Tei at 3.16am on Thursday when he hit the man, who was crossing the street near the junction of Nathan Road and Prince Edward Road West. The victim, whom the force only described as a foreign man, became trapped under the car and was subsequently rescued. He...

Events

3 w. ago Hong Kong private clinics must apply for licence from October, amid rules revamp

‘Negative vetting’ process will see licensing regime gazetted on Friday, following earlier moves targeting hospitals and day procedure centres.

Politics

3 w. ago 11 government departments, private owners must agree for Hong Kong waterfront development

Mammoth revitalisation of To Kwa Wan into world-class promenade will require major interdepartmental cooperation, officials say.

Politics

3 w. ago Cooperation key for proposed Hong Kong waterfront project, officials say

Mammoth revitalisation of To Kwa Wan into world-class promenade will require major interdepartmental cooperation, officials say.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Major consensus’ needed for proposed Hong Kong’s ‘Darling Harbour’ project

At least 11 government departments and various bodies as well as private owners will have to agree on waterfront development.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Major consensus’ needed for proposed Hong Kong ‘Darling Harbour’ project

At least 11 government departments and various bodies as well as private owners will have to agree on waterfront development.

Politics

3 w. ago Cheaper private flats in Hong Kong don’t erase need for subsidised housing

Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.

Politics

4 w. ago Hong Kong police probe fatal accident after man knocked down by private vehicle

Police say victim died in hospital after being knocked down by driver travelling along Dyer Avenue during early hours of Thursday morning.

Events

4 w. ago Hong Kong police probe fatal accident after man knocked down by private car

Police say victim died in hospital after being knocked down by driver travelling along Dyer Avenue during early hours of Thursday morning.

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