A Hong Kong coroner’s inquest has ruled that a 14-year-old girl died of natural causes after developing acute myocarditis three years ago, despite her father’s insistence that her death was linked to coronavirus vaccinations. The girl’s father, Tai Shun-keung, called Friday’s ruling “unacceptable”, stating the incident had torn his family apart and led him to
Hong Kong hopes to host Brazil’s national football team at Kai Tak Stadium, the city’s finance chief has said, as the South American country’s traditional Carnival festival made its debut in the city. Speaking at the opening ceremony of “Extravaganza! When Brazil Meets Hong Kong” on Friday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the event
One of Hong Kong’s four greatest talents Chua Lam passes away. as one of the four greatest talents of Hong Kong with Cantopop lyricist James Wong Jim, and novelists Jin Yong(Louis Cha) and Ni Kuang. (internet photo) Hong Kong : Chua Lam, renowned food critic and a prolific writer, popularly known as Chai Lan, the
Hong Kong and Macau police have cracked down on a cross-border phone scam syndicate that defrauded victims of HK$22 million (US$2.8 million) across 168 cases. The operation resulted in the arrests of three men and four women in Macau, aged between 27 and 48, who were suspected to be involved in about 160 telephone scams,
The former head of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has been appointed the No 2 official on a special committee under the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s legislature. Zheng Yanxiong was named vice-chairman of the NPC Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, according to a statement issued on Friday after a meeting
Photo: Lianhe Zaobao file Chua Lam, a prominent writer and food critic known as one of the Four Great Talents of Hong Kong alongside Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, and James Wong, has passed away at the age of 83, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. Born in Singapore, Chua Lam pursued diverse career paths in Hong
Hong Kong consumers can expect to enjoy deals and discounts at more than 8,800 stores and restaurants as part of celebrations to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule on July 1, amid a sluggish economy. The Hong Kong Catering Industry Association said more than 3,800 food and beverage establishments would
Patients at Hong Kong public hospitals and clinics who are prescribed medication for “as needed” use will receive a maximum eight-week supply starting from next Thursday as part of initiatives to reduce drug wastage. The Hospital Authority on Friday announced that selected medication prescribed for as-needed use would be dispensed with a maximum supply of
