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Financial Secretary Paul Chan announces measures to help the logistics and tourism sectors, which have been hit hardest by protests.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan announces measures to help the logistics and tourism sectors, which have been hit hardest by protests.
High-speed rail link with mainland China beset by technical failure, while demonstrations lead to heightened security at West Kowloon terminus in Hong Kong.
High-speed rail link with mainland China beset by technical failure, while demonstrations lead to heightened security at West Kowloon terminus in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong leader says senior official not involved in prior discussions on relaxing mortgage restrictions. Patrick Nip apologises for raising public concern, but insists neither he nor his family gains from the new measures.
Hong Kong leader says senior official not involved in prior discussions on relaxing mortgage restrictions. Patrick Nip apologises for raising public concern, but insists neither he nor his family gains from the new measures.
Investigation by police watchdog will focus on recent controversial episodes. If it does not assuage residents’ concerns, Lam will ‘definitely think of another way to make a sufficient response to the public’.
Investigation by police watchdog will focus on recent controversial episodes. If it does not assuage residents’ concerns, Lam will ‘definitely think of another way to make a sufficient response to the public’.
Closing stations and curtailing services were ‘hard decisions’ taken in consultation with relevant departments, Hong Kong rail giant says.
Closing stations and curtailing services were ‘hard decisions’ taken in consultation with relevant departments, Hong Kong rail giant says.
But critics say measures in policy address are sticking plaster for commuters burdened with rising cost of travel.
But critics say measures in policy address are sticking plaster for commuters burdened with rising cost of travel.
Henry Cheng, 59, says he cannot remember how vehicle lost control because he was under attack from several people while driving, but insists he has ‘clear conscience’.
Henry Cheng, 59, says he cannot remember how vehicle lost control because he was under attack from several people while driving, but insists he has ‘clear conscience’.
Tough language is being seen as aimed at trouble spots in the country from Tibet and Xinjiang to Hong Kong.
Tough language is being seen as aimed at trouble spots in the country from Tibet and Xinjiang to Hong Kong.
Senior government official John Lee vows to ‘fulfil my duty’ to tackle the violence ravaging the city.
Senior government official John Lee vows to ‘fulfil my duty’ to tackle the violence ravaging the city.
Henry Cheng, 59, says someone lunged in and grabbed steering wheel, causing him to lose control of vehicle, in version of events attributed to him.
Henry Cheng, 59, says someone lunged in and grabbed steering wheel, causing him to lose control of vehicle, in version of events attributed to him.
Online footage showed man with his face covered by bandana standing behind closed entrance gate at Sheung Shui MTR station, shining torch at passers-by and threatening to use pepper spray.
Online footage showed man with his face covered by bandana standing behind closed entrance gate at Sheung Shui MTR station, shining torch at passers-by and threatening to use pepper spray.
Four lines still running reduced services on Wednesday in wake of mask ban backlash, normal services on seven others including Airport Express.
Four lines still running reduced services on Wednesday in wake of mask ban backlash, normal services on seven others including Airport Express.
University council chairman stepping down with immediate effect to focus on other public service, government says in announcement.
University council chairman stepping down with immediate effect to focus on other public service, government says in announcement.
Sectors such as retail, dining and hotels may have lost as much as HK$1.9 billion over three-day holiday weekend compared to last year.
Sectors such as retail, dining and hotels may have lost as much as HK$1.9 billion over three-day holiday weekend compared to last year.
Video shows black-clad assailants smashing train windows with hammers and steel bars as passengers screamed in fear.
Video shows black-clad assailants smashing train windows with hammers and steel bars as passengers screamed in fear.
While pro-Beijing figures want the topic abolished because they claim it includes ‘political propaganda’ and sparked anti-government protests, its defenders say it teaches young people to think for themselves.
While pro-Beijing figures want the topic abolished because they claim it includes ‘political propaganda’ and sparked anti-government protests, its defenders say it teaches young people to think for themselves.
Operations chief Adi Lau Tin-shing says: ‘If you want to continue to have the MTR service, which most of the Hong Kong people need, these malicious acts have to stop.’
Operations chief Adi Lau Tin-shing says: ‘If you want to continue to have the MTR service, which most of the Hong Kong people need, these malicious acts have to stop.’
While rail operator says move was for security reasons, a commuter concern group calls the closure of half of all stations on network ‘outrageous’.
While rail operator says move was for security reasons, a commuter concern group calls the closure of half of all stations on network ‘outrageous’.
Learning a lesson from vandalism during previous protests, MTR Corp took a pre-emptive measure on Tuesday by closing 47 of its 94 stations.
Learning a lesson from vandalism during previous protests, MTR Corp took a pre-emptive measure on Tuesday by closing 47 of its 94 stations.
Hong Kong’s tourism industry takes biggest beating in more than a decade as arrivals plummet nearly 40 per cent year on year for August amid protests.
Hong Kong’s tourism industry takes biggest beating in more than a decade as arrivals plummet nearly 40 per cent year on year for August amid protests.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam made it clear to police during preparatory meetings that she did not want force to clear path for her after event.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam made it clear to police during preparatory meetings that she did not want force to clear path for her after event.
New relief measures include a one-off grant of HK$4,500 to HK$15,500 per household for low-income groups totalling HK$1.1 billion, and a special training scheme worth HK$300 million in subsidies for the jobless and underemployed, as well as help for the ailing tourism industry.
New relief measures include a one-off grant of HK$4,500 to HK$15,500 per household for low-income groups totalling HK$1.1 billion, and a special training scheme worth HK$300 million in subsidies for the jobless and underemployed, as well as help for the ailing tourism industry.
Intermediary said a loan had been arranged but a service fee of HK$180,000 would be charged, leaving just HK$70,000 for the borrower.
Intermediary said a loan had been arranged but a service fee of HK$180,000 would be charged, leaving just HK$70,000 for the borrower.
Despite an overall fall in cases, the number of multiple bankruptcies is up 309 per cent in six years. One debtor accumulated 37 loans totalling about HK$300,000 in a year, with another racking up 120 different debts.
Despite an overall fall in cases, the number of multiple bankruptcies is up 309 per cent in six years. One debtor accumulated 37 loans totalling about HK$300,000 in a year, with another racking up 120 different debts.
High-speed rail link to mainland China hardest hit, posting lowest monthly figures since debut a year ago.
High-speed rail link to mainland China hardest hit, posting lowest monthly figures since debut a year ago.
Some ‘protest drivers’ say they help because they can’t be at the front lines themselves – others because they feel sympathy for demonstrators after seeing too much violence on the nightly news.
Some ‘protest drivers’ say they help because they can’t be at the front lines themselves – others because they feel sympathy for demonstrators after seeing too much violence on the nightly news.
August passenger numbers plummeted to just 37,623 per day – with mainland tourists staying away amid protests.
August passenger numbers plummeted to just 37,623 per day – with mainland tourists staying away amid protests.
Chairman dismisses conspiracy theory of incident being an inside job.
Chairman dismisses conspiracy theory of incident being an inside job.
Beleaguered rail operator has found itself the target of increasingly violent action by protesters in recent weeks, suffering vandalism to its stations and disruption to its network.
Beleaguered rail operator has found itself the target of increasingly violent action by protesters in recent weeks, suffering vandalism to its stations and disruption to its network.
Source says officials are not ruling out possibility a member of staff was behind accident that put five people in hospital and endangered the lives of hundreds, as fourth crack on track near Hung Hom station emerges.
Source says officials are not ruling out possibility a member of staff was behind accident that put five people in hospital and endangered the lives of hundreds, as fourth crack on track near Hung Hom station emerges.