Sham Shui Po

AVIA and TVB Congratulate Hong Kong Customs for Action Against Distributors of Illegal Streaming Devices

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Acting on information received from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong Customs, supported by TVB throughout the action, raided the shops, seizing more than 1,000 ISDs and related computers and video equipment, with a value in excess of USD150,000.

Key Points: 
  • Acting on information received from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong Customs, supported by TVB throughout the action, raided the shops, seizing more than 1,000 ISDs and related computers and video equipment, with a value in excess of USD150,000.
  • The actions were the first in Hong Kong to apply the "communication right" in enforcement actions against ISD sellers since the implementation of the Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022.
  • Michael Kwan, TVB's Senior IP Enforcement Advisor, stated, "TVB works closely with Hong Kong Customs in these enforcement actions, which demonstrate the unwavering commitment of both the Hong Kong Customs and TVB to protecting intellectual property rights and ensuring a fair and sustainable creative industry.
  • "It is therefore vital that Hong Kong's enforcement authorities send a strong message that the sale and distribution of ISDs is illegal in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Customs are to be congratulated for these actions that act to protect both its creative economy and its consumers."

Trip.com reflects on its part played in a year of recovery

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

SINGAPORE, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 saw Trip.com, the global travel platform, mark its fifth anniversary as it continued its ambitious expansion plans to be the trusted trip companion for travellers worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout 2022, the global travel industry continued to make good progress towards full recovery, with Europe and the US leading the restoration of travel and Asia Pacific picking up the pace.
  • Trip.com helped drive the long-awaited recovery and used the last 12 months to improve and invest in its offering.
  • Trip.com app-first strategy contributed to it being named the 10th most downloaded OTA app globally in the first half of 2022, boosting bookings and travel.
  • The number of users looking to travel domestically also jumped with UK Train bookings breaking a historical high.

Trip.com reflects on its part played in a year of recovery

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 29, 2022

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 saw Trip.com, the global travel platform, mark its fifth anniversary as it continued its ambitious expansion plans to be the trusted trip companion for travellers worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout 2022, the global travel industry continued to make good progress towards full recovery, with Europe and the US leading the restoration of travel and Asia Pacific picking up the pace.
  • Trip.com helped drive the long-awaited recovery and used the last 12 months to improve and invest in its offering.
  • Trip.com app-first strategy contributed to it being named the 10th most downloaded OTA app globally in the first half of 2022, boosting bookings and travel.
  • The number of users looking to travel domestically also jumped with UK Train bookings breaking a historical high.

PCPD Conducts a Joint Operation with the Police in a Doxxing-Related Case

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) conducted a joint operation with the Police in a doxxing-related case on 11 May.

Key Points: 
  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) conducted a joint operation with the Police in a doxxing-related case on 11 May.
  • In March this year, the Police discovered that the personal data of some police officers, over 70 Legislative Council Members and their family members were disclosed on an online social media platform.
  • The personal data included their names, dates of birth, identity card numbers, telephone numbers, residential addresses and office addresses, etc.
  • Polices Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau identified a 23-year-old Hong Kong male and arrested him at Sham Shui Po in a joint operation with the PCPD this afternoon.

Ching Lee Holdings (3728.HK) earns HK$1.54 billion of total contract values

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

HONG KONG, Aug 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Ching Lee Holdings Limited ("Ching Lee" or "The Group"(1), stock code 3728.HK) signed about ten contracts for construction projects with various property developers at the end of June this year.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Ching Lee Holdings Limited ("Ching Lee" or "The Group"(1), stock code 3728.HK) signed about ten contracts for construction projects with various property developers at the end of June this year.
  • The accumulated unfinished contract values of approximately HK$1.54 billion marked a historic record of doubling from year on year and compared to the general period before the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2018, it was a 50% increase.
  • Despite the difficulties, Ching Lee did not retreat, but also swam upstream and achieved a great year.
  • Ching Lee has gradually and successfully transitioned from being a contractor to a developer through its experience and expertise in the construction industry.

HKTB Steps Up Various Promotions to Drive Tourism Recovery

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.

Key Points: 
  • HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.
  • In addition, the HKTB also hopes to relaunch mega events in physical formats to prepare for tourism recovery.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005407/en/\nHKTB Chairman Dr YK Pang (left) and Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng (right) shared their analysis of recent tourism trends and HKTB\xe2\x80\x99s latest strategic planning.
  • As cross-border travel gradually resumes, the HKTB will launch the Open House Hong Kong platform to conduct large-scale promotions in our source markets.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe HKTB has in recent years launched two promotions, Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po, under its Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.