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WORLDJun 23How Hong Kong plans to tap popular films, historic buildings to lure touristsAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong will build on the popularity of the old Yau Ma Tei police station exhibition by developing more heritage attractions that combine historic buildings with cultural experiences, the tourism chief has said, identifying Haw Par Mansion as one of the city’s next major...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna LawAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong should focus on becoming “bigger and better”, rather than expecting neighbouring cities such as Shenzhen to “stand still”, the city’s tourism chief has said, as the government prepares its first five-year plan and seeks to raise the sector’s contribution to the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong court hears of boy’s final moments after being beaten, starved by motherA five-year-old boy died after his mother physically abused, confined and starved him until he was a mere 9.7kg (21.38lbs) – half the normal weight for his age – a Hong Kong court has heard. The 38-year-old mother, only identified as “LST” at the High Court, on Monday pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and another of cruelty to a child over the death of her son in September 2022. An autopsy report showed the boy had starved to death and had also suffered 129 injuries to different parts...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 224 more suspects arrested over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at Hong Kong airportPolice have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold bars remain missing. The robbery occurred early on Thursday at Hong Kong International Airport’s car park 3, where a 36-year-old local man, carrying a backpack loaded with six gold bars weighing about 6kg and valued at HK$7 million, was ambushed by three knife-wielding assailants. The attackers slashed his arms and legs before escaping...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 221 year in prison for gang member who forced 2 Thai women into prostitution in Hong KongA Hong Kong court has sentenced a 70-year-old gang member to a year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution, after they fell for job scams claiming to be hiring massage therapists and were trafficked from Thailand to the city in 2023. The District Court heard on Monday that Chiu Hon-leung ordered other gang members to lock the two women in a flat in Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street and forced them to engage in sex work after they arrived in Hong Kong on February 7, 2023. The two women,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong primary school to host overnight World Cup semi-final watch partyA Hong Kong primary school’s decision to invite pupils to watch one of the World Cup semi-final matches on campus late at night has triggered a wave of excitement on social media, with some internet users saying it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. According to a circular issued to parents by Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O, the event, to be held on campus in the early hours of July 15, was meant to allow students to experience the lively atmosphere of a mega sports...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospitalThe two-month-old baby of a Hong Kong couple involved in custody battles for their two children has been hospitalised after falling ill and could be tested for meningitis, according to his parents, who earlier caused controversy for failing to register the infant’s birth in the city and were arrested for alleged child neglect. The father of two-month-old Danny, Tsang Wai-bong, said on Monday that he and his partner Kwan Pui-sin were only allowed to visit their child in a shelter once a week and...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 21Hong Kong father, son arrested after parking ticket thrown at traffic wardensHong Kong police have arrested an elderly man and his son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Sunday that police arrested the 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son outside cooked food stalls in Sam Shing at 11.40am. Earlier, at around 11.30am, a traffic warden had issued a parking ticket when the two men returned and disputed the penalty. During the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 20Hong Kong police arrest 7 over knifepoint robbery of HK$7 million in gold barsHong Kong police have arrested seven people over robbery of six gold bars worth HK$7 million (US$893,102), with some suspects believed to have fled to mainland China. The force said on Saturday that four men and three women were arrested on Thursday after a 36-year-old man reported the robbery at about 12.30am the same day at a car park at the airport. According to the victim’s account, he had been hired by a Chinese businessman to transport six 1kg (2.2lbs) gold bars from Indonesia to Hong...scmp · hong kong
WORLDJun 20Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027Hong Kong will host the PUMA HYROX World Championships in 2027, marking the event's debut in the APAC region. This signifies a major sports event coming to the area.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
WORLDJun 18Hong Kong racing tips and early analysis: Sha Tin, Sunday, June 21Hong Kong racing expert Luke Middlebrook provides race-by-race analysis for the Sha Tin race meeting on Sunday, June 21.thestandard_hk · hong kong
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