Hong Kong loses ground as top container port amid change in status
by Radio Free Asia
Radio Free Asia— Analysts say the decline is clearly visible, blaming the loss of status as a free port separate from China.
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—University of Hong Kong to require tourists to register before entering campus amid complaints about visitors. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will soon require tourists to register ahead of entering the campus, amid student and staff complaints over an increasing number of visitors coming to the school to take photos and sight see. Starting from May, all tourists must register in advance to visit the campus on Monday to Saturday […]
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Hong Kong tax revenue drops for second year amid stock market, property slump. Hong Kong’s tax revenue dropped by HK$18.2 billion in the last financial year, the second straight year of decline, amid slumps on the stock exchange and in the property market. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced on Thursday that it had collected a provisional sum of HK$342 billion in tax revenue in 2023-24, five per […]
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Almost 10,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in 14 hours, as storm dampens Hong Kong’s May Day break. Hong Kong saw 9,437 cloud-to-ground lightening strikes across a 14-hour period beginning at 9pm on Tuesday, as severe storms lashed the territory, according to the Observatory. The Observatory said that heavy showers and squally thunderstorms will continue during Wednesday’s May Day holiday: “Showers will be heavy at times. Moderate east to northeasterly winds, gusty at […]