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Record millionth Philippine tourist welcomed

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Record millionth Philippine tourist welcomed

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Hong Kong had more than 2.3 million visitors from Southeast Asia in the first 10 months this year, rebounding to about 95 percent of prepandemic levels.

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Record millionth Philippine tourist welcomed

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Record millionth Philippine tourist welcomed

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"What we love most about Hong Kong are its delicious food and theme parks and we have all been looking forward to this trip!"

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US investigators believe a veterinary pistol may have been used to assassinate UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4 outside a New York City hotel. While the weapon has not been recovered, surveillance footage points to the use of this specialized firearm, typically employed in agricultural settings.

Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters, "We're exploring the possibility that a veterinary gun was used in this attack. These firearms are designed for quiet operation and are primarily used on farms for humane euthanasia of animals." Kenny emphasized that this information is still speculative, as the weapon has not been found.

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When all around you are losing their heads, it pays to keep yours. In a tricky Hong Kong Vase, run at a slow pace and where race position was at a premium, Oisin Murphy showed why he is so highly regarded in Europe with a tidy ride on the 11-to-one outsider.

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Oisin Murphy showed why he is so highly regarded in Europe with a tidy ride on the 11-to-one outsider.

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Promenades in Hong Kong will be lengthened to 29 kilometers by the end of the year,according to Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho.

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Nearly 20,000 runners participated in the Hong Kong Streetathon yesterday, which featured three categories - a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10-kilometer race.A

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China is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return as soon as possible. The Chinese government has been actively helping Chinese nationals who wish to leave the country to do so in a safe and orderly way, and staying in contact with those Chinese still in Syria and offering them advice on how to stay safe. We urge relevant parties in Syria to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese institutions and personnel in Syria. The Chinese Embassy is still up and running and carrying out its duty in Syria. We will continue to make every possible assistance to Chinese nationals in need.

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China is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return as soon as possible. The Chinese government has been actively helping Chinese nationals who wish to leave the country to do so in a safe and orderly way, and staying in contact with those Chinese still in Syria and offering them advice on how to stay safe. We urge relevant parties in Syria to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese institutions and personnel in Syria. The Chinese Embassy is still up and running and carrying out its duty in Syria. We will continue to make every possible assistance to Chinese nationals in need.

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China is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return as soon as possible. The Chinese government has been actively helping Chinese nationals who wish to leave the country to do so in a safe and orderly way, and staying in contact with those Chinese still in Syria and offering them advice on how to stay safe. We urge relevant parties in Syria to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese institutions and personnel in Syria. The Chinese Embassy is still up and running and carrying out its duty in Syria. We will continue to make every possible assistance to Chinese nationals in need.

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More than 1,000 Hongkongers yesterday joined a charity run to raise funds for African children who do not have access to clean drinking water.

The Global 6K for Water, organized by World Vision Hong Kong, was held in the SAR for the first time yesterday at Tamar Park.

"In Hong Kong, the supply of clean water seems to be readily available, but figures from the World Health Organization show that 2.2 billion people in the world still lack clean water. The United Nations also said that more than 300,000 young children worldwide have died of waterborne diseases," the organization said.

The competition was divided into three categories -- 6 kilometers, 3km and 1km -- with the 6km representing the average distance poor African children have to walk every day to collect water.

Taiwanese actress and singer Sylvia Chang, also a lifelong volunteer of the organization, said she had visited Rwanda and witnessed a kid walking for a long distance to find water.

"The G6K event is meaningful as the public can feel the underprivileged children's difficulties," she said.

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More than 1,000 Hongkongers yesterday joined a charity run to raise funds for African children who do not have access to clean drinking water.

The Global 6K for Water, organized by World Vision Hong Kong, was held in the SAR for the first time yesterday at Tamar Park.

"In Hong Kong, the supply of clean water seems to be readily available, but figures from the World Health Organization show that 2.2 billion people in the world still lack clean water. The United Nations also said that more than 300,000 young children worldwide have died of waterborne diseases," the organization said.

The competition was divided into three categories -- 6 kilometers, 3km and 1km -- with the 6km representing the average distance poor African children have to walk every day to collect water.

Taiwanese actress and singer Sylvia Chang, also a lifelong volunteer of the organization, said she had visited Rwanda and witnessed a kid walking for a long distance to find water.

"The G6K event is meaningful as the public can feel the underprivileged children's difficulties," she said.

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Giant pandas gifted by Beijing keep their original name (sorry I can’t find the same news)

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Giant pandas gifted by Beijing keep their original name (sorry I can’t find the same news)

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7 Dec 2024 3:22 pm | Local

The third pair of giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by the central government - An An and Ke Ke - will keep the names they had been given before they came to Hong Kong.The news came as the SAR government

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Pictures) HK corals remain generally healthy amid summer bleaching: AFCD
9 Dec

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Pictures) HK corals remain generally healthy amid summer bleaching: AFCD
9 Dec

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Despite the impact of bleaching in summer, local corals are generally in healthy conditions with high species diversity, according to the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD).

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Many people probably believe that Covid is gone, but it's still here with us, and its mutation rate is rapid, with a new variant emerging every month," Hung said.

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Nearly 20,000 runners participated in the Hong Kong Streetathon yesterday, which featured three categories - a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10-kilometer race.

It also debuted a "five-senses" experience, which included aroma diffusers, snacks and cutout high fives.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who officiated the event, suggested that the organizer continually add new elements to allow participants to enjoy long-distance running more.

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Nearly 20,000 runners participated in the Hong Kong Streetathon yesterday, which featured three categories - a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10-kilometer race.

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Nearly 20,000 runners participated in the Hong Kong Streetathon yesterday, which featured three categories - a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10-kilometer race.

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Another runner, surnamed Choi, enjoyed the five-senses experience, lauding the arrangement of the snack station as well as the scenic views.

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Nearly 20,000 runners participated in the Hong Kong Streetathon yesterday, which featured three categories - a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10-kilometer race

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Islamist-led rebels took Damascus yesterday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria.

Residents in the capital were seen cheering in the streets as the rebel factions heralded the departure of "tyrant" Assad, saying: "We declare the city of Damascus free."

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Bashar Barhoum woke in his dungeon prison cell in Damascus at dawn Sunday, thinking it would be the last day of his life.

The 63-year-old writer was supposed to have been executed after being imprisoned for seven months.

But he soon realized the men at the door weren't from former Syrian President Bashar Assad ’s notorious security forces, ready to take him to his death. Instead, they were rebels coming to set him free.

As the insurgents swept across Syria in just 10 days to bring an end to the Assad family’s 50-year rule, they broke into prisons and security facilities to free political prisoners and many of the tens of thousands of people who disappeared since the conflict began back in 2011.`

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Islamist-led rebels took Damascus yesterday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria.

Residents in the capital were seen cheering in the streets as the rebel factions heralded the departure of "tyrant" Assad, saying: "We declare the city of Damascus free."

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Bashar Barhoum woke in his dungeon prison cell in Damascus at dawn Sunday, thinking it would be the last day of his life.

The 63-year-old writer was supposed to have been executed after being imprisoned for seven months.

But he soon realized the men at the door weren't from former Syrian President Bashar Assad ’s notorious security forces, ready to take him to his death. Instead, they were rebels coming to set him free.

As the insurgents swept across Syria in just 10 days to bring an end to the Assad family’s 50-year rule, they broke into prisons and security facilities to free political prisoners and many of the tens of thousands of people who disappeared since the conflict began back in 2011.`

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China, South Korea to accelerate talks on phase two of free trade pact

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China, South Korea to accelerate talks on phase two of free trade pact

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China and South Korea have agreed to accelerate talks on phase two of their free trade pact during a Mondeeting of the two countries' commerce officials in Seoul, China's commerce ministry said.

The sides will promote the "high-quality" implementation of the pact and deepen cooperation on industrial and supply chains, according to notes of the meeting published by the ministry.

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China, South Korea to accelerate talks on phase two of free trade pact

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China, South Korea to accelerate talks on phase two of free trade pact

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China and South Korea have agreed to accelerate talks on phase two of their free trade pact during a Mondeeting of the two countries' commerce officials in Seoul, China's commerce ministry said.

The sides will promote the "high-quality" implementation of the pact and deepen cooperation on industrial and supply chains, according to notes of the meeting published by the ministry.

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A Covid public health concern group, founded by doctors, including University of Hong Kong infectious diseases expert Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, appealed to Hongkongers to get vaccinated."Many people probably believe that Covid is gone, but it's still here with us, and its mutation rate is rapid, with a new variant emerging every month," Hung said.

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HKJC donates $10.14mn to promote family harmony

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HKJC donates $10.14mn to promote family harmony

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust is backing the HK United Youth Exchange Foundation Limited in launching a three-year initiative called the "Home Harmony Program" with a donation of HK$10.14 million.

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Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, appealed to Hongkongers to get A vaccinated.

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Perhaps, in hindsight, too much post -1997 time and effort was spent making Hong Kong less foreign and more Chinese. I'm thinking of things like the standards of spoken and written English, which fell off a cliff and have never really recovered.

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Covid iummumization crucial amid flu season

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Hong Kong may see a surge in Covid-19 infections after Christmas and New Year holidays when resident travel overseas and attend gatherings, doctors said.

A Covid public health concern group, founded by doctors, including University of Hong Kong infectious diseases expert Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, appealed to Hongkongers to get vaccinated.

"Many people probably believe that Covid is gone, but it's still here with us, and its mutation rate is rapid, with a new variant emerging every month," Hung said.

Raymond Tso, a specialist in respiratory medicine, said: "We want to bring awareness so that they can actually get their vaccinations during this time, especially with the influenza that comes during wintertime."

The group surveyed 571 chronic patients aged 30 and above from October to November.

Over 90 percent of high-risk people have not been vaccinated for over a year, with 13 percent having never received a vaccination.

Martin Wong Chi-sang, a professor at the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, said that this may be related to a misconception or a "knowledge gap" among people who view Covid as equivalent to the common cold.

Felix Chan Hon-wai, a specialist in geriatric medicine, said that the vaccination rate for the sixth dose among people aged 50 and above is currently 1 to 4 percent, who face a 12 to 20 percent higher risk of getting the virus.

The latest JN.1 Covid-19 vaccine, engineered to target the latest strains of the virus, is available to eligible persons aged 12 years or above.

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More than 1,000 Hong Kongers， yesterday joined a charity run to raise funds for African children who do not have access to clean drinking water. The Global 6K for Water, organized by World Vision Hong Kong, was held in the SAR for the first time yesterday at Tamar Park. "In Hong Kong, the supply of clean water seems to be readily available, but figures from the World Health Organization show that 2.2 billion people in the world still lack clean water. The United Nations also said that more than 300,000 young children worldwide have died of waterborne diseases," the organisation said. The competition was divided into three categories -- 6 kilometres, 3km and 1km -- with the 6km representing the average distance poor African children have to walk every day to collect water. 

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The G6K event is meaningful as the public can feel the underprivileged children's difficulties," she said.

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Covid immunization crucial amid flu season

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Covid immunization crucial amid flu season

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Hong Kong may see a surge in Covid-19 infections after Christmas and New Year holidays when resident travel overseas and attend gatherings, doctors said.

A Covid public health concern group, founded by doctors, including University of Hong Kong infectious diseases expert Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, appealed to Hongkongers to get vaccinated.

"Many people probably believe that Covid is gone, but it's still here with us, and its mutation rate is rapid, with a new variant emerging every month," Hung said.

Raymond Tso, a specialist in respiratory medicine, said: "We want to bring awareness so that they can actually get their vaccinations during this time, especially with the influenza that comes during wintertime."

The group surveyed 571 chronic patients aged 30 and above from October to November.

Over 90 percent of high-risk people have not been vaccinated for over a year, with 13 percent having never received a vaccination.

Martin Wong Chi-sang, a professor at the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, said that this may be related to a misconception or a "knowledge gap" among people who view Covid as equivalent to the common cold.

Felix Chan Hon-wai, a specialist in geriatric medicine, said that the vaccination rate for the sixth dose among people aged 50 and above is currently 1 to 4 percent, who face a 12 to 20 percent higher risk of getting the virus.

The latest JN.1 Covid-19 vaccine, engineered to target the latest strains of the virus, is available to eligible persons aged 12 years or above.

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Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han on Monday reassured that the city’s top talent pass scheme is designed rigorously and that the Immigration Department scrutinizes each application, ensuring no loopholes in the scheme.

His comments came after reports that the scheme was misused by intermediaries in Guangzhou who help clients submit applications to the SAR government with falsified documents.

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England romped to a second comfortable victory over New Zealand in two weeks to secure a Test series triumph.

Captain Ben Stokes came on to take the last three wickets at a cost of five runs to dismiss New Zealand for 259 and wrap up the 323-run victory with more than two days to spare in Wellington.

Seamers Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson all played crucial roles in the victory as New Zealand were scuttled for 125 in their innings.

Meanwhile, their Ashes rivals Australia beat India by 10 wickets with two days to spare in the day-night second Test to level the series 1-1 at Adelaide Oval.

The Standard Channel

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England romped to a second comfortable victory over New Zealand in two weeks to secure a Test series triumph.

Captain Ben Stokes came on to take the last three wickets at a cost of five runs to dismiss New Zealand for 259 and wrap up the 323-run victory with more than two days to spare in Wellington.

Seamers Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson all played crucial roles in the victory as New Zealand were scuttled for 125 in their innings.

Meanwhile, their Ashes rivals Australia beat India by 10 wickets with two days to spare in the day-night second Test to level the series 1-1 at Adelaide Oval.

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 No more passenger queues at Kai Tak cruise terminal as two cruise ships arrive

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 No more passenger queues at Kai Tak cruise terminal as two cruise ships arrive

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Fewer Passengers: Taxi drivers noticed fewer passengers at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal this month.Passenger Count: About 3,000 passengers left the Celebrity Solstice on Monday.Another Ship: The Norwegian Spirit also arrived at the terminal on Monday.Taxi Lines: Taxis lined up from 6 am, extending to the bus stop.Last Month’s Comparison: Last month, over 100 tourists lined up for taxis when Celebrity Solstice arrived.Gas Vouchers: Drivers received HK$100 gas vouchers but some may not return due to better business elsewhere.

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Despite the impact of bleaching in summer, local corals are generally in healthy conditions with high species diversity, according to the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD).

This marked the reoccurrence of coral bleaching in the city since 2022, but the AFCD spokesman emphasized the corals in most of the bleaching sites have been gradually recovering due to the decreasing seawater temperature since last month.

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Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who officiated the event, suggested that the organizer continually add new elements to allow participants to enjoy long-distance running more.

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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

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Fire evacuation drill among tests involving 12,000 peopleOfficials on site as thousands test out transport by taking specially arranged trains, buses and taxis.

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Opinion about Kai Tak Sport Park

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The main stadium in Kai Tak will be able to accommodate 50,000 people, so it must be tested clearly to ensure that it can accommodate so many spectators to avoid accidents. I think road signs should be clear, and all transportation facilities should be arranged. The MTR should run more frequently every minute. It would be problem if you have to wait two hours to get on the cabin.

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The online platform noted that it had temporarily creased posting Private advertiser job ads since last month , and all employers are required to disclose company names along with verified contact information in their job advertisements.

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Leaders are also eyeing of Donald Trump in the White House ,with the president elect indicating he will reignite his hardball trade policies, fuelling fears of another standoff between the superpowers.

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Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday made his first cabinet reshuffle at the mid-point of his five-year term, replacing transport minister Lam Sai-hung and tourism chief Kevin Yeung.

Lam was replaced by the former Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan, while Rosanna Law moves on from her former position as housing director to take up the culture, sports and tourism portfolio.

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He said while he believes the majority of the community largely agrees with his administration’s policy aims and strategies, Hong Kong has “lost time” due both to the Covid pandemic and the 2019 riots, and he wants to “chase back the results and time.”

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More than 1,000 Hongkongers yesterday joined a charity run to raise funds for African children who do not have access to clean drinking water.

The Global 6K for Water, organized by World Vision Hong Kong, was held in the SAR for the first time yesterday at Tamar Park.

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More than 1,000 Hongkongers yesterday joined a charity run .

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The competition was divided into three categories -- 6 kilometers, 3km and 1km -- with the 6km representing the average distance poor African children have to walk every day to collect water

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The writer of this article thinks that  Poor African Children have to walk 6 km to collect water