6 h. ago Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

Politics

31 h. ago Hong Kong banks urged to use government database to combat deepfake applications

Experts say inability of banks to verify data during application process and reliance on photos has left them vulnerable to scammers.

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31 h. ago Hong Kong banks urged to use government platform to combat deepfake applications

Experts say inability of banks to verify data during application process and reliance on photos has left them vulnerable to scammers.

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62 h. ago Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case

Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemption to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.

Politics

4 d. ago Hong Kong urged to widen coverage of new rail link with affordable fares

The 7km East Kowloon link will include nine stations between Choi Hung East and Yau Tong East, according to latest plan.

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1 week ago Bishop Stephen Chow urges Hongkongers to ‘make a difference’ amid trade turmoil

In his Easter message, city’s top Catholic priest says residents should remain united in the face of bleak global sentiment amid intensifying US-China trade war.

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1 week ago Hong Kong watchdog urges more checks on worksites after probe reveals ‘absurd’ lapses

Major investigation into over 70 incidents by ombudsman found staff signing off on safety documents without carrying out actual inspections.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers urge clarity on fee waivers under new healthcare charges

Many elderly residents are unclear about their inclusion under the new policy’s safety net, Kitson Yang says.

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2 w. ago How can Hong Kong become digital economy ‘superconnector’, ‘super value

Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong Zheng Yanxiong says city should expedite Northern Metropolis and boost cooperation with mainland to achieve role.

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2 w. ago US lawmakers urged to ‘pull back from the brink’ over Hong Kong trade office bill

Beijing issues warning after US politicians revive bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.

Society

2 w. ago MTR users urged to plan ahead with work reducing Tung Chung line Saturday night service

Rail operator says second of four turnouts to be installed overnight to connect track to planned ‘Tung Chung East’ station.

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3 w. ago Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks after HK$300 million spent on holiday bonuses

But authorities say benefits are necessary as they are mentioned in job contracts and can help boost employee morale.

Economics

3 w. ago Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks, as HK$300 million spent on holiday bonuses

But authorities say benefits are necessary as they are mentioned in job contracts and can help boost employee morale.

Economics

4 w. ago Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Green group estimate that 860,000 disposable items, including 510,000 paper cups were used during Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.

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