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Hong Kong airport protesters retreat, but city in turmoil
AFP, Published on 14/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Pro-democracy protesters retreated from Hong Kong's airport on Wednesday following two days of hugely disruptive rallies that turned violent and plunged the global financial hub further into turmoil.
Hong Kong airport passenger numbers plunge 89% for year
Published on 13/01/2021
» Fewer than 9 million passengers passed through Hong Kong International Airport last year, the lowest level since 1985, new data is expected to show this week, reflecting nearly a full year of Covid-19's devastating impact on air travel.
Hong Kong airport cocaine bust largest in 20 years
Published on 30/06/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two men after seizing an estimated HK$130 million (537 million baht) worth of cocaine in the city's largest airfreight bust of the drug in 20 years.
Hong Kong gangsters arrested at airport for heroin smuggling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/08/2024
» Four Hong Kong nationals were arrested while smuggling 14kg of heroin packed in candy boxes at Suvarnabhumi airport, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reported on Friday.
Hong Kong protesters jailed for airport assault on mainland reporter
AFP, Published on 08/01/2021
» HONG KONG - Three Hong Kong democracy supporters were jailed for up to five and a half years on Friday for their involvement in a protest at the city's airport where a mainland Chinese state media reporter was tied up and assaulted.
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
AFP, Published on 16/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement faces a major test this weekend as it tries to muster another huge crowd following criticism over a recent violent airport protest and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move.
Hong Kong protesters target airport week after arrivals hall mayhem
Published on 23/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a "stress test" of the airport this weekend, as protests in the Chinese-ruled city showed no signs of let-up and diplomatic tension between China and some Western nations rose.
Airport echoes with sobs and farewells in Hong Kong exodus
AFP, Published on 23/07/2021
» HONG KONG: Twice a day Hong Kong's virtually deserted airport fills with the sound of tearful goodbyes as residents fearful for their future under China's increasingly authoritarian rule start a new life overseas, mostly in Britain.
Hong Kong airport 'plans passenger segregation' to curb cross-infection
Published on 03/11/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong airport officials plan to segregate passengers on mainland China flights from other international travellers in an unprecedented move to prevent cross-infection and build a stronger case for reopening the city's border with the rest of the country.
Holy Hong Kong
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/04/2019
» With several upcoming time-honoured spiritual festivals, Hong Kong is getting holier this May. And we've summarised all the details (and deities) for those who enjoy both culture and auspiciousness.