This year marks the 45th anniversary of Hong Kong Hang Seng University. On Jan. 23, the university held the 45th Anniversary Ceremony, starting a series of celebratory events. The ceremony also featured a flag presentation for the university's marathon team for 2025.

Digital Art Fair (DAF), Asia's most advanced digital and contemporary art fair, today (Jan. 23) announced its 2025 edition will be held at a state-of-the-art, purpose-built venue on the Great Lawn of West Kowloon Cultural District from March 26-30, 2025.

Digital red packets have become integrated into the lives of Hong Kong residents in recent years. According to one of the "Statistical Highlights" reports released by the Legislative Council in 2024, 60% of Hong Kong residents have used mobile payments. The report cites data from HSBC PayMe, one of the stored-value payment instruments referenced, which revealed that its users sent over 5.3 million digital red packets during the 2023 Chinese New Year, totaling more than HK$85 mn. On average, a digital red packet is worth HK$16.

To promote social support for rehabilitation efforts, the Correctional Services Department Sports Association launched the "Made in Prison" charity online gift sales platform today (Jan. 23). This platform features products meticulously designed and manufactured by incarcerated individuals.

A Ta Kung Pao journalist visited the public toilets outside Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier's plaza and observed a long queue outside the women's restroom. Gu, a local resident, expressed that as this is a tourist area with many elderly people and children, the number of toilet stalls should be adjusted accordingly, suggesting a minimum ratio of 10 women's stalls to 9 men's stalls.

The Health Department of Hong Kong announced today (Jan. 23) the findings of the 2023 Health Behavior Survey Report, highlighting key health-related behaviors and lifestyle habits among residents.

China on Wednesday (Jan. 22) revealed a guideline, outlining 20 measures to expand financial opening up in the country's pilot free trade zones and a free trade port.

The "King of Asian Pop," Jay Chou, has announced that he will hold his "Carnival World Tour" concert at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong for three days at the end of June 2025.

Cathay Pacific's online system appears to be experiencing issues, as of this morning (Jan. 23), preventing customers from purchasing tickets and checking in online, as well as from updating their booking information.

At 8:50 AM today (Jan. 23), a motorcycle and a goods vehicle collided while traveling along Tung Chung Road towards South Lantau. The Pakistani rider fell and was seriously injured. Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene and transported the male victim to North Lantau Hospital for emergency treatment, but he was ultimately pronounced dead. The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

To facilitate the public in celebrating the festival during the holiday period, MTR has announced that from tomorrow (Jan. 24) until the Lunar New Year, it will enhance train services on multiple railway lines at different times, adding a total of over 1,600 train services. Notably, MTR will provide overnight service on the evening of Jan. 28, and will also increase train frequencies during the fireworks display at Victoria Harbour on the second day of the Lunar New Year (Jan. 30), making it easier for residents and tourists to enjoy the fireworks on both sides of the harbor.

At approximately 5 am on the morning of Jan. 22, a murder occurred in Yuen Long, where two men and two women were attacked by at least six assailants armed with knives after spending time at a bar on the upper floor of a factory building.

Organized by Exhibition Group, title sponsored by CSL, the largest-ever Hong Kong Pet Show 2025 will be held from Feb. 6 to 9, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday), at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Exhibition Group held a press conference on Jan. 16 to announce the details of the upcoming event and simultaneously released the "Analysis of Spending Trends in Hong Kong Household Pet Ownership."

Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung on Wednesday (Jan. 22) said fire service installation and equipment inspections at new buildings will be dealt with quicker once a new office opens in March.

Cybercrime is becoming increasingly rampant, with university students from the mainland frequently targeted by online scams. Recently, an 18-year-old girl from the mainland lost HK$9.2 million, and news emerged yesterday that another mainland student at the University of Hong Kong was scammed out of approximately HK$1.8 million. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics.