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AfriHKa
Jun 11, 20246 min read
Canadian judge will retire from Hong Kong’s top court, the third judge to resign from the top position in a week
A former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada is retiring from Hong Kong’s top court after her term finishes this summer, city...
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AfriHKa
Jun 11, 20243 min read
Air Pollution Linked to 135 Million Premature Deaths Worldwide: Study Reveals
June 10, 2024 - A new study led by researchers at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has found that air pollution from...
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AfriHKa
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Victoria Harbour Comes Alive with Dragon Boat Festival
As the annual Dragon Boat Festival approaches on June 10th, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced an exciting lineup of events...
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AfriHKa
Jun 5, 20244 min read
High-speed sleeper trains to start running on June 15 from Hong Kong at night, arrive in Beijing and Shanghai in the morning
High-speed trains with sleeping facilities will start to operate overnight journeys from the 15th of June between Hong Kong, Beijing and...
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AfriHKa
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Fewer journey hours between Harbin and Hong Kong are now possible as direct flights between the two cities launched
The direct flights operated by China Southern Airlines using A320 aircraft start to fly from Harbin to Hong Kong on Sunday, making...
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AfriHKa
May 30, 20243 min read
Thailand implements visa-free measures for 93 countries
Thailand authorities released on Wednesday newly introduced visa waiver measures for a total of 93 countries in efforts to boost tourism...
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AfriHKa
May 27, 20242 min read
An Indonesian traveller from Hong Kong was fined HK$48,430 in Taiwan for bringing prohibited meat into the city
A lunchbox of roast-pork was found in the passenger's luggage which was banned earlier for the African swine fever concerns in Taiwan....
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AfriHKa
May 25, 20243 min read
First black Filipino became Miss Universe Philippines
The 24-year- old Chelsea Manalo became first black Miss Universe Philippines The first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe...
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AfriHKa
May 24, 20244 min read
Hong Kong official urges Britain to provide details of the death of man accused of spying for China
Hong Kong’s commerce chief Algernon Yau. Photo: Kyle HKFP/Lam. A Hong Kong top government official has urged Britain to let the public...
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AfriHKa
May 23, 20246 min read
China launched military drill around Taiwan after its new president's inauguration
Chinese military helicopters fly over Pingtan island, the closest point in China to Taiwan's main island, in Fujian province on 19 May....
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AfriHKa
May 22, 20242 min read
Hong Kong Officials Refrain from Commenting on Alleged Spy's Death in London
On 22nd May 2024, Hong Kong's financial and commerce officials maintained a reserved stance following the death of Matthew Trickett, a...
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AfriHKa
May 21, 20242 min read
Hong Kong Observatory Issues Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal
May 21, 2024 - The Hong Kong Observatory has issued an Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal as of 10am today, alerting residents to imminent...
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AfriHKa
May 20, 20242 min read
Teenage Girl Falls From Dangerous Height at MTR Station, Suspected Academic Pressure as Cause
On May 20, 2024, a distressing incident occurred at MTR Hin Keng Station in Hong Kong. At around 9:04 AM, a teenage girl was spotted in a...
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AfriHKa
May 16, 20242 min read
Immigration Department headquarters moves to Tseung Kwan O in the New Territories
New Immigration Department building situated at Tseung kwan O. File photo. Hong Kong Immigration department will be moving to a new...
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AfriHKa
May 16, 20244 min read
Consumer Watchdog Discovers Disturbing Trend: 1 in 25 Insect Repellent Samples Attract Mosquitoes
In a recent evaluation conducted by the Consumer Council, mosquito repellents available on the Hong Kong market underwent rigorous...
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AfriHKa
May 15, 20245 min read
YouTube is blocking Hong Kong protest anthem videos "Glory to Hong Kong after court order
YouTube on Tuesday said it would comply with a court decision and block access inside Hong Kong to 32 video links deemed prohibited...
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AfriHKa
May 14, 20242 min read
Two Hong Kong Tourists Injured in Mount Aso Helicopter Tour
Two Hong Kong tourists were injured in a helicopter tour around Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred on Monday...
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AfriHKa
May 10, 20245 min read
Hong Kong, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou Ranked Among the World's Wealthiest Cities in 2024
According to the World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2024, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou have been recognized as some of the...
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AfriHKa
May 9, 20242 min read
Tragic Incident: 46-Year-Old Filipino Domestic Helper Found Deceased at One Beacon Hill
In a saddening event that took place at One Beacon Hill, located on Beacon Hill Road, a 46-year-old Filipino domestic helper was...
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AfriHKa
May 9, 20243 min read
MTR Corporation will suspend services at 4 Kwun Tong line stations on July 28 for the upgrading process
The MTR Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will be suspending the services in four Kwun Tong line stations on July 28, as the...
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