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A Tsuen Wan power outage has disrupted daily life for thousands of residents after electricity failure led to water shortages and non-functioning lifts at a major housing estate in Hong Kong. Around 3,000 residents living in Tsuen Wan Centre Phase 1 were affected after the outage began on Monday morning. The disruption impacted about 1,000 households across five residential blocks, along with a care home for people with disabilities. The power failure caused widespread inconvenience, with both water supply and lift services affected for more than 24 hours. Residents reported difficulties moving between floors and accessing basic utilities during the…

Hong Kong civil service appraisal reforms are at the center of a growing debate after new performance rules triggered backlash from unions and public sector employees. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu defended the updated appraisal framework, saying it is designed to improve accountability and strengthen public trust in government services. The revised system introduces stricter performance evaluations for civil servants. Officials say the goal is to build a more effective and responsive public administration while improving morale among high-performing staff. Under the new rules, civil servants will be assessed on a six-grade performance scale. Those ranked in the bottom…

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…

Hong Kong national security cases are set to be more clearly defined under new proposed legal amendments as the city government moves to refine how such cases are classified within its judicial system. Security and justice authorities submitted the latest changes to the Legislative Council on Monday. The proposal is part of ongoing adjustments to Hong Kong’s national security framework, which has been expanded in recent years through multiple legislative updates. The new proposal introduces a formal classification system for what are described as “other offences endangering national security.” Under this system, certain criminal cases could be officially designated as…

A Typhoon Dim-sum name has officially been added to the latest list of tropical cyclone names used across the Western North Pacific and South China Sea, marking a unique cultural addition to regional weather naming systems. Hong Kong’s weather authority confirmed on Monday that “Dim Sum,” the popular local food tradition, is among nine newly approved storm names introduced this year. The decision reflects a blend of cultural identity and international meteorological cooperation. The new naming list was created to replace older storm names that were retired due to past destructive cyclones. Each participating country and region contributes names that…

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…

A school principal in Hong Kong has said he will seek legal advice after being dismissed following a dispute during a student trip to Singapore. The principal, Lee Cheuk-hing, was removed from his position at San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun after an incident that took place during a school excursion on May 22. According to his statement, Lee expressed “shock and regret” over the decision by the school board, which terminated his employment with immediate effect on June 2. He said he had initially planned to resign but that the board rejected his resignation and proceeded…

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…

A rising Hong Kong student cost crisis is shaping the decisions of mainland Chinese graduates, as high living expenses and salary pressures push many to reconsider staying in the city after completing their studies. For 22-year-old Carol Chen, a mathematics and statistics graduate from Hong Kong Baptist University, the decision became clear weeks before graduation in July. She carefully compared the cost of staying in Hong Kong with returning to mainland China and found that staying would stretch her finances too tightly. Chen expected to earn about HK$20,000, or roughly US$2,552, as a starting salary in a junior data analyst…

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…