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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…

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is preparing a major internal reshaping under its new “Geely One Strategy.” The plan will focus company resources on its Hong Kong-listed unit, Geely Automobile Holdings. The move aims to make the group simpler, faster, and more efficient in global operations. The update comes from Chairman Li Shufu, who spoke at an industry forum on Saturday. His comments were reported by Bloomberg and confirmed the company’s long-term plan to restructure its wide network of businesses. Li said the group will shut down, merge, or restructure some of its internal units. This is part of a broader…

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…

A tragic case in Hong Kong has raised renewed concerns over intense academic pressure faced by students and families, after a mother and her 12-year-old daughter were found dead on the same day in an incident believed to be linked to education-related stress. The Hong Kong Academic Pressure case has shocked the local community, prompting education leaders and mental health advocates to call for stronger support systems for parents and children dealing with academic stress. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. According to police, a 48-year-old woman died after falling from her apartment in Taikoo Shing on…

US fintech firm iCapital has significantly expanded its presence in Hong Kong, more than doubling its office space as it seeks to capitalize on rising demand for wealth management services across Asia. The company has leased a 9,000 square foot office at One International Finance Centre in Hong Kong’s Central business district, one of the city’s most prestigious financial hubs. The move marks a major upgrade from its previous location at St George’s Building on Ice House Street, also in Central. iCapital, which opened its Hong Kong office five years ago, said the expansion reflects a new phase of growth…

Health authorities in Hong Kong are investigating a cluster of Mpox cases linked to a sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, as contact tracing efforts continue across the city. The Centre for Health Protection confirmed that at least five cases have been identified in connection with a venue described as a “premier” gay-friendly sauna on Shanghai Street. The cases include two infections previously reported by mainland Chinese health authorities. Officials said the individuals involved had engaged in what they described as “high-risk activities with strangers,” though no further details were provided about the nature of the exposure. The venue,…

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…