Inflation continues falling trend with 3.7pc in June
Inflation eased to 3.7 per cent last month, its lowest since February last year, according to government figures released yesterday. It was down from 4.3 per cent in May and 4.7 per cent in April. A government spokesman said inflation was likely to recede further because of a fall in the price of imports. Inflation for the second quarter was 4.2 per cent, down from 5.2 per cent in the first.
Car hits toll collector at Lion Rock Tunnel
A 53-year-old toll collector was in serious condition in Prince of Wales Hospital last night after being hit by a Kowloon-bound car at Lion Rock Tunnel. The woman was leaving her booth for lunch when the accident happened.
Visa-free access to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has extended 14-day visa-free access to holders of Hong Kong passports from Thursday, the immigration department said.