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Lee's foundations to good governance
Over three decades of police service has taught incoming chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu four key qualities to achieving good governance, including grasping the nettle and adopting a "results-oriented" approach.
2022-06-07 16:57 -
Executive Council endorses higher tram fares
The Executive Council on Tuesday approved fare increases for trams, which would see adult fares climb from HK$2.6 to HK$3.
2022-06-07 16:54 -
Hong Kong holds off on new Covid curbs despite talk of Xi visit
Hong Kong won’t tighten Covid curbs before the city’s July 1 handover anniversary, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said, despite speculation President Xi Jinping will attend the celebrations.
2022-06-07 16:50 -
Police launch anti-terrorism hotline
The new hotline - Counter-terrorism Reporting Hotline 63-666-999 will replace the existing Anti-violence Hotline, which was established in the midst of the 2019 social unrest.
2022-06-07 16:49 -
Scammer buying $120,000 handbag with fake cheque arrested
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obtaining property by deception after buying a handbag worth HK$120,000 with a fake cheque.
2022-06-07 16:48 -
Funds hit for abuse home
In a reply to The Standard, a spokesman said if any subvented non-governmental organization did not reach reasonable service performance standards in accordance with regulations, it can consider terminating or reducing its funding.
2022-06-07 16:46 -
Termite season plagues Hong Kong
Pest control experts said the requests for treating termite infestation, which penetrates deep into the furniture and eats into the wood, have soared fivefold in Hong Kong homes.
2022-06-07 16:46 -
Hong Kong pro-democracy figures set for largest national security trial
Hong Kong's largest national security case was sent to trial on Tuesday, after lingering 15 months in pre-trial procedures during which most of the 47 defendants were denied bail.
2022-06-07 16:44 -
Snack chain Aji Ichiban confirms shuts down
Aji Ichiban, once the largest snack food franchise in Hong Kong, confirmed its closure and the entire operation has been ceased on Monday.
2022-06-07 16:39 -
Two hospitalised in water heater explosion
?A water heater explosion in Po Sin House in Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate has left two residents injured.
2022-06-07 16:36
