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RTHK
3 days ago
- RTHK
Airport operations 'back to normal' after Wipha wait
Airport operations 'back to normal' after Wipha wait More than 230 flights departed and arrived between Sunday night and Monday morning after Typhoon Wipha moved away from the SAR. Photo: RTHK Thousands gathered at the airport on Monday morning to check in for flights after Typhoon Wipha led to the cancellation of 500 flights and another 400 being rescheduled. A passenger, Wong, told RTHK that her flight to Yonago, Japan, was delayed for a day but that arrangements made by the airline were acceptable. "I think the arrangements are pretty good, it's better for them to delay it rather than cancel. It's a bit annoying for us since we rented a car and we have to cancel our hotel booking for one night," she said. "We had the same experience before: there was also a typhoon, and our flight was also delayed for a day. "So this time, we thought we might just wait and see how it turns out, and it was fine at the end." Another man, Cheung, echoed Wong's sentiments. "The delay shortened our holiday for a day, but I think it's alright, we just have to change our itinerary for a bit," he said. "I think the airline's arrangements were okay: they didn't need us to come to the airport and wait for days. I could just search for the flight information at home." However, a Shanghai tourist, Bao, who was transferring to Sydney through Hong Kong, said arrangements were poor. "It was horrible. I have been taking flights for over 20 years, and this time is the worst," he said. "I got here from Shanghai after staff at Shanghai said the Hong Kong side would make arrangements as a result of our delayed flight. "I arrived here at midnight, and I missed my connection. "I can understand that it's because of the typhoon, but no one arranged anything for us afterwards. "A staff member kept saying it's not their problem and that we had to deal with it ourselves. "He didn't help us out with rescheduling, or booking a hotel, he just ran away." The Airport Authority's executive director, Steven Yiu, said more than 1,000 flights would be scheduled for Monday and that operations remained smooth. "We are still using the flight rescheduling control system, and the system will run until midnight today," he said. "But the capacity of our runway and operations have returned to normal levels. "We will slowly shut down our flight rescheduling control system. As for stranded passengers, it won't be zero, but the number is relatively low, as some flights only operate once or twice a week." The authority said earlier that more than 230 flights departed and arrived between Sunday night and Monday morning after Typhoon Wipha moved away from the SAR.
RTHK
6 days ago
- Health
- RTHK
Big rules move set to ban mini konjac jelly cups
Big rules move set to ban mini konjac jelly cups The Centre for Food Safety says it will continue educating the public on the choking dangers of jellies that contain konjac. Photo: RTHK The Centre for Food Safety says proposals for new regulations covering konjac-containing jelly confectionery to avoid choking incidents will be tabled in the Legislative Council next week. The amendments include a ban on konjac-containing jelly products coming in cups with heights and widths of under 45 millimetres. Labels cautioning against swallowing a jelly whole as well as elderly and children consumption without supervision should also be clearly underlined. The centre says there is likely to be a small effect on current trade as its market survey shows that only about 8 percent of konjac-containing jelly products fall under the regulated size. The new regulations are expected to take effect starting from April, about six months after negative vetting. The centre's community medicine consultant, Dr Terence Cheung, says that will give the trade enough time to make the necessary adjustments to warning labels on products. "Well actually we have consulted Legislative Council members and we did not hear any significant objection on these proposed amendments," he said. He added that the centre will conduct inspections on products that are on the market and check for violations. Cheung said warning letters will be issued before the commencement of the regulations, and enforcement actions will be taken afterwards, with offenders facing fines of HK$50,000 and imprisonment of up to six months. "We are planning to conduct technical meetings with the trade, and prepare trade guidelines to facilitate them to comply with our new requirements," he said.
Bangkok Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Bangkok Post
HKTDC Launches Four Lifestyle Fairs This Autumn
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host four major lifestyle fairs from September to November 2025, offering expansive opportunities for Thai businesses to explore new markets and foster global trade ties. The announcement was made on 16 July by Ms Vian Cheung, Director, Thailand & South Asia, HKTDC. The events include the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, Salon de TIME, CENTRESTAGE, and the Hong Kong International Optical Fair. With over 32,900 exhibitors and 597,600 participants attending HKTDC events in 2024-25, these exhibitions serve as vital platforms for global trade. Ms Cheung encouraged Thai traders and buyers to attend, highlighting Hong Kong's strategic location, world-class logistics, and supply chain expertise as key advantages. 'We welcome more corporations from Thailand to explore business opportunities and tap into global markets through HKTDC exhibitions,' she said. Among the highlights, the 44th Watch & Clock Fair and 13th Salon de TIME (2-6 September) will present a full spectrum of timepieces and technology, including the renowned World Brand Piazza and Asian Watch Conference. CENTRESTAGE (3-6 September), Asia's top fashion fair, will spotlight over 250 international brands, with Thailand featuring its largest pavilion to date. Meanwhile, the 33rd Optical Fair (5-7 November) will showcase global eyewear innovations and design, alongside trend forums and the Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition. Thailand remains Hong Kong's 10th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching over USD 8.7 billion as of May 2025. Thai businesses are urged to register for free entry and participate in the fairs' physical and online 'EXHIBITION+' formats via Click2Match.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Jacky Cheung to perform first-ever concert in South Korea at Inspire Arena
Jacky Cheung will be bringing his celebrated "60+ Concert Tour" to South Korea this fall, marking his first time performing in the country. The performance will take place at Inspire Arena on Sept. 13, marking Cheung's debut concert in South Korea after more than four decades of international stardom. Tickets will be available starting July 22 via Nol Interpark Ticket and on July 23 through Cheung, 63, rose to fame after winning the 18th District Amateur Singing Festival in Hong Kong in 1984. His debut album "Smile," released a year later, set the stage for a prolific career that would see 14 of his albums certified platinum by the Hong Kong International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Known as one of Hong Kong's 'Four Heavenly Kings,' Cheung's influence has spanned generations and borders, bolstered by iconic hits such as 1993's 'Goodbye Kiss.' Cheung even set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the largest concert attendance in a 12-month period, reaching an estimated 2.04 million fans. The Seoul stop is part of Cheung's 10th world tour, which began in 2023 and is scheduled to run through 2026. The tour has already seen sold-out performances across Asia, including in Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Cheung's Seoul concert will feature a 53-piece symphony orchestra and a 20-member ballet troupe, blending grand classical aesthetics with cabaret-style staging, retro set designs and vintage cars. The show's theme, 'flowing forward with flexibility like water,' reflects the artist's introspective approach to life and performance in his 60s. Inspire will offer direct shuttle services for attendees, conveniently connecting the resort, Incheon Airport and major areas of Seoul. On concert day, a dedicated shuttle will also operate between AREX Cargo Terminal Station and the venue.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ether, Dogecoin Lead Modest Market Gains, Bitcoin Holds $118K as CPI Print Fuels Rate Cut Bets
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $118,000 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, consolidating gains after June's U.S. CPI data signaled further disinflation, pushing traders to reprice odds of a September Fed rate cut. Core CPI rose just 0.1% month-over-month for the fifth straight time, fanning bullish sentiment across crypto markets despite broader equity weakness. 'The data was bullish for crypto, as the Fed may be more likely to cut interest rates in September, potentially triggering more capital to flow into the crypto industry,' said Eugene Cheung, chief commercial officer of OSL. 'Bitcoin's price held up well as a testament to traders' optimism, despite some crypto stocks dropping after the GENIUS Act failed to pass a procedural vote, which will continue to be refined by lawmakers for another vote," Cheung added. The data sparked a rebound in ether (ETH) which reclaimed the $3,100 level amid inflows into spot ETFs and tailwinds from a newly passed stablecoin bill, seen as reinforcing ETH's role as a base layer for tokenized dollars. Dogecoin (DOGE) was sitting near 19 cents, delivering a modest 2.7% daily climb and extending its weekly gain to roughly 15%. Solana's SOL (SOL) remains steady at $163, while XRP (XRP) trades near $2.92, reflecting steady interest. BNB (BNB) trades around $688, holding onto recent gains, and TRON's TRX (TRX) remains flat at about 3 cents. Institutional flows remained strong. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs logged their ninth consecutive day of net inflows, with $403 million added Tuesday. BlackRock's IBIT alone saw $416 million in new funds, more than offsetting $70 million in combined outflows from GBTC, FBTC and ARKB, according to SoSoValue. Spot ether (ETH) ETFs also posted $192 million in inflows, their eighth straight positive day. In the macro backdrop, Asian markets slipped and U.S. equity futures dipped as traders reassessed the pace of potential rate cuts. While some firms are reportedly passing tariff-related costs to consumers, Fed officials remain cautious. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan noted that the central bank may still need to hold rates steady unless labor markets or inflation weaken further. Still, crypto traders appear to be looking past short-term policy noise. 'Despite a temporary setback for the GENIUS Act, Bitcoin has been able to maintain a solid position at around $118,000' said Nick Ruck, director at LVRG Research. 'We remain positive that the current bull run still has much runway left to see higher prices in the second half of the year.'Sign in to access your portfolio
