Author: OMN AI

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…

Hong Kong authorities have confirmed through a Hong Kong baby DNA test that an unmarried couple arrested in a child neglect investigation are the biological parents of an undocumented infant known as Danny. Police sources said on Thursday that Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin were identified as the parents following DNA testing, according to reporting from local media. The case involves a two-month-old baby who was reportedly born at home and not officially registered with the Immigration Department. Authorities said the child’s legal status was unclear because the parents initially refused to submit DNA evidence confirming their relationship. The confirmation…

A Hong Kong Baby Custody Case has begun after authorities moved to take care of an undocumented infant following the arrest of his parents over suspected child neglect. Social welfare officials are now stepping in to protect the two-month-old boy and plan long-term care options. The case was confirmed after a lawmaker said that social services will care for the baby for at least one year. The child may later be placed in foster care depending on future assessments of the parents’ ability to provide a safe home. Peter Koon Ho-ming shared details of the arrangement after speaking with authorities.…

A Hong Kong charity lawsuit has been filed in the United States against a former charity director who is now a fugitive. The case involves serious fraud claims tied to a real estate deal that the plaintiff calls a “shell game” scheme. The lawsuit is a 14-count civil complaint. It targets Jacob Lam Hay-sing, the founder and director of a now-closed Hong Kong charity called Christian Zheng Sheng Association. He is accused of leaving Hong Kong and avoiding legal responsibility after the scandal emerged. The plaintiff in the case is property developer Joseph Lee Daniell. He claims he was tricked…

Hong Kong education authorities have issued an apology after a system error caused some parents to receive school allocation results for their children a day before the official announcement date. The Education Bureau confirmed that the early SMS notifications were sent due to an operational mistake. The messages included correct school placement details but displayed the wrong academic year, leading to confusion among parents across the city. Officials stressed that the results scheduled for release on Wednesday remain the official and final school allocations and should be treated as the authoritative outcome. The incident triggered widespread concern on Tuesday as…