Hong Kong

The annual Operation Santa Claus fundraiser, organized by RTHK and the South China Morning Post, raised nearly HK$19 million after intensified efforts following the Tai Po blaze, almost twice its target. Launched on November 4, it aimed to collect at least HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects. An emergency appeal followed to aid victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire.

03 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Uber has launched door-to-door limousine rides from Hong Kong to Macau, costing up to HK$3,500 (US$448) per trip. Operated exclusively by veteran transport firm Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings due to cross-border permit requirements, the service requires at least 24 hours' advance booking via the Uber app. Analysts expect it to appeal to business travelers and small groups attending major events like concerts in the casino hub, beyond just affluent customers.

Hong Kong's Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung stated on a radio program that the city faces four primary national security risks, with soft resistance being one of the most significant. He noted that the police national security hotline has received 1.1 million reports since its inception in November 2020, with some leading to arrests. Tang emphasized that due to geopolitics, risks from external forces negatively influencing Hong Kong persist undiminished.

31 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Hong Kong's Tenants Purchase Scheme was a bold experiment in public housing sales that achieved partial success but left thorny issues. Though discontinued, eligible tenants can still claim discounts, yet interest in the remaining stock remains low. A Housing Authority survey last year found only 12 percent would consider buying their flats, with 54 percent not interested.

After 34 years as a culinary landmark on eastern Hong Kong Island, Kam Shing Restaurant will serve its final meal this Saturday, with its second-generation owner citing a desire for personal growth and to improve the food supply sector rather than financial woes. The eatery is famed for dishes like crispy baked pork chop rice and Macau chicken rice pilaf.

28 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority kept its base rate at 4% unchanged, mirroring the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady. This leaves borrowers in the city waiting longer for funding costs to fall amid ongoing uncertainties. The authority urged the public to manage interest rate risks carefully in decisions on property, investments, or borrowing.