Hong Kong News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th January, and here’s your Hong Kong daily news capsule.

Tragic fire at Hong Fu Garden claims 168 lives, authorities confirm identification of remains.

First batch of fire-resistant nets arrives in Hong Kong, passing safety tests for construction projects.

Trump shifts stance on police shooting incident in Minnesota, as protests continue across the state.

US seizes another oil tanker in the Caribbean, tightening restrictions on Venezuelan oil shipments.

US officially sells Venezuelan oil, with initial transactions reaching five hundred million dollars.

Taiwan and US finalize trade agreement, promising significant investments and reduced tariffs.

Customs seize counterfeit clothing worth 7.3 million dollars in two retail stores in Hong Kong.

ACCA warns that tax relief cap could impact government revenue by up to 50 billion dollars.

Immigration Department arrests seven individuals for illegal labor in Hong Kong's housing projects.

Two elderly individuals caught smuggling cigarettes into Hong Kong, sentenced to two months in prison.

US military partially withdraws from Qatar amid rising tensions in the region.

Trump claims significant progress in talks with Venezuela's interim president regarding oil and trade.

Hong Kong stocks close down 76 points, with real estate shares showing unexpected strength.

People's Bank of China indicates room for interest rate cuts and reserve requirement adjustments this year.

New film theater in Ma On Shan to open, as the industry faces closures and challenges.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!