Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing defended on Saturday the three-hour limit for residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to retrieve belongings, saying it prevents overcrowding, unfairness and delays. Each household can register up to four people, but only one at a time in severely damaged flats for safety. He noted that four people over three hours provide 12 hours total to pack.

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Iranian-American artist Elnaz Javani is displaying six distinctive coats at Hong Kong's Art Central festival, inviting reflection on themes of memory and Middle East conflict. Javani told the South China Morning Post that her work serves as a meditative space for Hongkongers amid rising global geopolitical tensions. The artwork is on show at Central Harbourfront until Sunday.

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings reported a 7% rise in underlying profit to HK$22.3 billion (US$2.85 billion) for last year, despite 'unforeseen challenges' including a legal conflict over Panama ports. Net profit fell 31% to HK$11.84 billion due to a one-time non-cash loss from the 3UK-Vodafone merger. Chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi highlighted the group's diversified business as a mitigating factor.

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Hong Kong's unemployment rate for the December to February period stood at 3.8 per cent, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous three months. Improvements were seen in retail, accommodation services, and foundation and superstructure sectors. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the economy's growth momentum should support the labour market, though some sectors face challenges.