ANIMAL WELFARE
Dreadful low prosecution rate of animal cruelty cases: AFCD responds to BUZZ
Lack of government action enforcing existing law means that evil perverted individuals can torture or abuse animals with impunity. […]
Hong Kong
ANIMAL WELFARE
Damning report on cruelty to animals issued by Ombudsman
It is obvious a high percentage of HK people love animals and a majority care for their welfare. Under the law any person convicted of cruelty to an animal can be jailed for three years and fined $200,000. The law is strong already; it is just not being enforced. […]
COMMUNITY
Sai Kung residents have the highest rate of owner-occupied properties in Hong Kong; monthly income is only the third highest in Hong Kong
Government releases population, earnings and assets data for 2025.
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BOOKS
Chris Patten’s ‘Hong Kong Diaries’ evokes waves of nostalgia
Roger Medcalf reviews Chris Patten’s latest book. […]
CULTURE
Hang on to your hat: “This may be the most fiery year you will ever see”
Trevor Bailey consults a fung shui expert to peer into the year ahead. […]
TRANSPORT
Public transport seat belt law repealed
Government repeals widely criticised seat belt law for public passenger vehicles. […]
BOOKS
‘Into Thin Air’: Searing account of magnificent men and women in the Death Zone
Roger Medcalf reviews John Krakauer’s Into Thin Air – “the kind of book you will never forget”. […]
ART
Bringing hearts together through art – Haven of Hope “Visions of Hope” Art Jamming Day inspires lives and community
Haven of Hope Christian Service (HOHCS) held the “Visions of Hope” Community Art Jamming Day on 15 January gathering people from different walks of life to create, connect and share hope through art. […]
HEALTH
Death of David Webb highlights need for men to reduce risk of prostate cancer
BUZZ takes a look at the disease that killed activist investor David Webb. […]
COMMUNITY
Bing wu: Under the Chinese zodiac in 2026 you may truly shine
As we approach Lunar New Year BUZZ takes a look at what 2026 has in store […]