Close shave! Bus, taxi in dramatic near-miss (video)
A taxi dashcam has recorded a heartstopping near-miss with a New Lantao Bus. The number 11 bus was travelling from Tung Chung toward Tai O at 2:47pm Friday when it overtook a [...]
Suicidal CEO avoids jail over N. Lantau police chase
A suicidal businessman who ran two roadblocks on a wild chase across North Lantau has been given a suspended 20-month jail sentence. Mo Lai-man, 46, caused HK$300,000 in [...]
Police seize $3m in contraband in Tung Chung raid
Police seized HK$3 million worth of contraband electronics and coral goods early yesterday morning following an overnight operation in Tung Chung. In a joint operation by [...]
Cheung Sha site sells for $210m, smashing record and expectations
A developer has paid a record HK$210 million for a Cheung Sha residential site, 50% above the forecast price. The price equates to up to HK$19,667 per sq ft, beating the [...]
Palm oil spill: beaches reopen but questions remain
Two weeks after a maritime collision caused a massive palm oil spill, the impact is receding and some of the oil is to be recycled, but key questions remain. The [...]
Bringing the Chile vibe to Mui Wo
South Lantau has its first taste of Chile. Mapuche, which sells Chilean meats, cheeses and wines, opened in Mui Wo a month ago. Lantau News spoke to owners James and Paola. [...]
UPDATE: Govt under scrutiny over oil spill location and beach hazards
(UPDATING EARLIER STORY) The government handling of the palm oil spill is under scrutiny on multiple fronts with the revelation that it took place just 4km from local [...]
A masterclass in waffle: govt officials meet Lantau community
In Hong Kong, public consultations are like elections; they happen but they mean little. Last night’s meeting between officials from the CEDD and the Planning Dept and [...]
Mui Wo Swimming Pool closed for cleaning after discovery of faeces
Mui Wo Swimming Pool closed for several hours today after the discovery of faeces in the pool. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced this morning that the [...]
Sustainable Lantau in name only, govt plans confirm
Plans for the new Sustainable Lantau Office (SLO) dispel any doubts about the role of conservation in Lantau development schemes. It has no role at all. The SLO, supposedly a [...]
