Author: Rachel Maddow

A taxi fleet in Hong Kong has ended its partnership with a driver after a safety incident in which passengers were dropped off in the middle of a busy road in Tsuen Wan. The decision came after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. Authorities have also asked the operator to submit a report on what happened. The footage shows a taxi stopped on Castle Peak Road near Global Plaza. The vehicle is seen halting in a traffic lane while two passengers exit the car with luggage. Each passenger was carrying two suitcases. They then crossed two…

Hong Kong packaging waste has become a growing environmental concern after a leading green group urged the city to strengthen rules on excessive e-commerce packaging. The appeal comes as new data shows that millions of kilograms of parcel waste were generated in Hong Kong last year, raising alarms about sustainability and consumer habits. A report from local non-profit organisation The Green Earth estimates that at least 2.7 million kilograms of waste were produced from online shopping parcels in the city in the past year. This includes cardboard boxes, plastic wrapping, bubble wrap, and other single use packaging materials commonly used…

Hong Kong faced a day of unstable weather on Saturday as the Hong Kong Observatory issued and then cancelled an amber rainstorm warning twice. The short-lived alerts came as heavy showers and thunderstorms swept across the city under the combined effect of a southwest monsoon trough and a low-pressure system. The amber signal, which is the lowest level in Hong Kong’s three-tier rainstorm warning system, was first issued at 5am. It was cancelled at 8:45am as rainfall eased in the morning. However, the weather quickly changed again. The warning was reissued at 2:15pm before being lifted again at 3:40pm. The…

Hong Kong is being urged to expand the use of driver-monitoring technology beyond public buses as part of a wider effort to reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety across the city. The call comes as transport authorities consider new measures to strengthen oversight of driver behavior using advanced technology. The Hong Kong Driver Monitoring proposal follows a government plan submitted to the Legislative Council, which aims to introduce mandatory monitoring systems in public buses. Officials are also exploring whether the technology could be extended to other types of vehicles in the future. Industry experts say the initiative could play…

Launch of Beecle’s Official Online Store The wait is over: Beecle, the new cosmetics brand, has officially launched its online shop today. Customers can now visit www.beecle.com to explore the brand and place their first orders directly through the official website. With this launch, Beecle takes an important step into the beauty and cosmetics industry. The brand presents itself with a modern digital presence and a clear focus on accessible beauty, everyday self-care, and a clean, contemporary shopping experience designed for today’s consumers. Beginning of Direct Online Purchasing Today’s launch marks the start of Beecle’s direct-to-consumer journey. Through www.beecle.com, customers…

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday afternoon as heavy rain and thunderstorms continued to affect the city. The warning was raised at around 3pm local time, signaling that intense rainfall and strong gusts of wind were expected to continue across multiple districts. The weather system has brought unstable conditions throughout the weekend. Officials said heavy rain had already fallen in several areas, with rainfall rates reaching or exceeding 30 millimeters per hour in some locations. They warned that similar conditions could persist for a period of time. The amber signal is one of the early…

The Hong Kong Observatory has lifted an earlier Hong Kong rainstorm warning, but officials say unstable weather conditions will continue to affect the city in the coming days. The amber warning, the lowest level in the city’s three-tier rainstorm system, was cancelled at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, about 90 minutes after it was first issued. The amber alert is issued when heavy rainfall reaches or is expected to reach more than 30 millimetres within an hour in parts of Hong Kong. Although the warning has now been lifted, authorities say residents should remain alert as further showers and thunderstorms are…

Direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan are expected to launch later this year, marking a new step in expanding air connectivity between Hong Kong and Central Asia. The planned Hong Kong Uzbekistan flights will connect Hong Kong with Tashkent, with sources indicating that the service could begin as early as 2026. The development has not yet been officially announced by the airline involved. The new route is part of a broader push to strengthen economic and transport links between Hong Kong and Central Asian countries. It follows recent efforts to deepen regional cooperation through trade, tourism, and aviation…

The Hong Kong Guangdong travel scheme has been officially extended until 2031, giving private vehicle owners in Hong Kong more years of easier access to Guangdong province in mainland China. The decision was announced by mainland authorities as the original three-year pilot period approaches its end. The scheme, known as Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles, allows eligible Hong Kong drivers to enter Guangdong without needing a mainland license plate or a dual-plate permit. Instead, approved private cars can cross directly through the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, which serves as the only designated entry point under the program. Under the rules…

A Hong Kong secondary school has launched an internal review after its principal was seen in a viral video swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore. The incident has drawn public attention and triggered an official request for a written report from education authorities. The school involved is San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun. The principal, Lee Cheuk-hing, appears in the video in a heated exchange with security staff. The footage spread quickly on social media and raised concerns about staff behavior during overseas school activities. Edmund Wong Chun-sek, a school manager and former…