Hong Kong Informer

Hong Kong's harbour is home to unique pink dolphins, but there are growing concerns pollution is damaging their habitat. The dolphins inhabit some of the busiest waters in the world and so far have overcome the challenges posed by living in such a heavily-used environment. Now, activists fear escalating pollution levels are too much even [...]

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Hong Kong has more than a dozen laws that are not binding on the central government’s liaison office or other representatives of Beijing, such as legislation on personal privacy and the environment. Full News here – Hong Kong feed

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At first glance these photographs might look like part of a futuristic space station. But on closer inspection you’ll see that they are in fact skyscrapers photographed from ground level. Full News here – Hong Kong feed

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Mother of two Debby Lam breastfed her eldest son until he was one-year old, and she is breastfeeding her younger son as well."Breastfeeding is not just about health, it is convenient and saves money. More importantly, the baby can feel the warmth and security from me," Mrs Lam said."Breastfeeding nourishes my baby physically and emotionally, [...]

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Mother of two Debby Lam breastfed her eldest son until he was one-year old, and she is breastfeeding her younger son as well.   “Breastfeeding is not just about health, it is convenient and saves money. More importantly, the baby can feel the warmth and security from me,” Mrs Lam said.   “Breastfeeding nourishes my [...]

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SHANGHAI (AP) — China’s biggest city and financial hub is known for designer boutiques and fine dining. Yet wallet-draining Shanghai also offers activities that cost nothing, from walking on the riverfront Bund to sculpture parks and historic sites. Here are five of them. THE BUND A walk along the Bund is an introduction to the [...]

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Surveillance equipment to actively monitor ships and warn them of hazards could soon be fitted to bridges as part of a system developed by a local researcher to prevent vessels from colliding with the structures. Full News here – Hong Kong feed

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The Department of Health today urged the public not to consume burnt Chinese spells, after a 41-year-old woman fell ill with high blood lead levels after taking them.   The spells, written out on paper to drive off evil spirits causing bodily ailments, are traditionally burned and consumed with water.   The woman obtained the [...]

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Banging African drums and chanting words such as “justice”, hundreds of asylum seekers and torture claimants marched from Central to Immigration Tower in Wan Chai yesterday to protest over what they say is the government’s failed screening process. Full News here – Hong Kong feed

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In a week that has seen Britain discuss the very future of the pound sterling and the possible break-up of the United Kingdom, Hong Kong’s money changers have provided an unwitting boost to the Scottish independence movement by offering a separate – and more favourable – rate for Scottish pound notes. Full News here – [...]

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The Centre for Food Safety today banned all poultry-product imports from Lower Saxony in Germany.   The World Organisation for Animal Health notified the centre about an outbreak of low-pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza on two turkey farms there.   Hong Kong imported about 10,000 tonnes of frozen and chilled poultry and 2.8 million eggs from [...]

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/enpproperty–> ZHENGZHOU – At an investment promotion conference held Wednesday in central China's Henan province, a Hong Kong official expressed hope for more investment from inland companies, which have witnessed booming development. Victoria Tang, an official from Invest Hong Kong, said the region has been a favorite for inland companies due to its rich international [...]

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China lined up for gold this week, while in Hong Kong they rushed to buy bracelets and in India sought jewelry for weddings not set until December. The metal's biggest price drop in three decades provoked the clamor. From Zaveri Bazaar … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong [...]

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Police trying drug-dealer Richard's extradition from Hong Kong Police trying drug-dealer Richard`s extradition from Hong Kong Vadodara: Gujarat Police have initiated a process for the extradition of alleged Canadian drug dealer of Chinese origin Xie Jeng Fang, alias Richard, from Hong Kong, a senior officer said … Full News here – Read more on Zee [...]

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NEW!! Short sale with Virgin Atlantic to Hong Kong. Sales to 10 May13. From … Valid for (A) Travel Agent, (B) Airline Staff, (C) Intl. Air Freight Forwarder, (D) Cruise Company Employee, (E) International Hotel Chain, (I) Intl. Sea Freight Forwarders, (J) Retired Airline Employee, (O) National Hotel Employee, (Q) AUSATTS Members … Full News [...]

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