Immigration Department smashes syndicate making false instruments
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HK Customs detects suspected mobile phone smuggling case at Shenzhen Bay Control Point
aaaHong Kong Customs on February 10 has detected a suspected mobile phone smuggling case at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point and seized 40 mobile phones with an estimated market value of about $35,000. Customs officers conducted customs clearance on a 39-year-old outgoing male passenger heading to the Mainland at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point. The batch of mobile phones was found strapped under his armpits and around his waist. He was subsequently arrested. An investigation is ongoing. Under the Telecommunications Ordinance, any person who...
HK suspends import of poultry meat and products from areas in Hungary and Japan
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HK logs 5,563 local and 194 imported COVID-19 cases, four deaths
aaa[video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://hongkongnews.com.hk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220817193216420_360p.mp4"][/video] The Centre for Health Protection today said it is looking into 5,563 additional locally acquired COVID-19 cases, of which 2,167 were directly identified through nucleic acid tests and 3,396 via verified rapid antigen tests. Separately, 194 imported cases were reported and four more patients passed away. Imported cases were confirmed by PCR, 173 and by RAT, 21. At a press briefing this afternoon, the center's ...
POEA Temporarily Suspends Mandatory Health Insurance, RAGE-HK Says ‘Not Enough’
aaaA health insurance policy that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) must have while working abroad has been temporarily suspended. In a statement issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and posted on POLO-HK’s Facebook page, it said the implementation of the expanded compulsory insurance coverage needs to be revisited. This rule “shall be temporarily suspended pending the consultations and dialogue among the recruitment industry stakeholders, and submission of an offer from the insurance providers, for the impro...
MDWs Denied from Hong Kong’s Consumption Vouchers; Activists Call on For Wage Increase Among Others
aaaHong Kong domestic worker activists call on the government to raise Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) wages, to regulate their unlimited working hours, and provide proper accommodation since they were once again denied by the government to receive the next e-vouchers to be given in August 2022. On June 16, the Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body (AMCB), a member of the International Migrants Alliance (IMA), submitted their letter in front of the Central Government Office stating their demands for better working and living conditions for MDWs. ...
Update on Post-arrival testing arrangements for persons entering Hong Kong
aaa[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://hongkongnews.com.hk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220529194036935-1.mp4"][/video] To maintain the overall framework of stringent inbound prevention and control measures to guard against the importation of cases, a post-arrival PCR test on the 9th day was required starting June 1, Hong Kong Government announced. In accordance with the Government's latest requirements announced on Sunday (May 29), travelers arriving in Hong Kong on or after May 24 (June 1, as the 9th day), a...
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August 31, 2021
Owtel store to open in Taiwan
aaaWhen David Chen, founder and chief executive officer of Owtel, envisaged a company that would become a household name, he knew that the company would have to expand its reach across the globe. Next month, Chen and Owtel will take another step in realizing that vision when Owtel opens its first store in Taiwan. "With our expansion in Taiwan, we will bring the same high-quality products and service that Owtel is known for," Chen said. "The Owtel team is ready to serve Taiwan, and we have lined up exciting promotions for our Taipei customers...
OWTEL App for faster and easier installment applications
aaaONCE more with feelings, we introduce to you Owtel Installment App. The faster and easier way to file your installment application and update your transaction record. Its first name? Convenience Last name? Trustworthy And our guarantee? Faster and easier installment applications. This 2019 do away with queuing and spending precious time of your holiday to take care of your Owtel applications and bills. No more waking up early to queue, but more time for rest and relaxation with friends. By a simple and easy step of installing O...