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Henderson Land secures Hong Kong's first biodiversity loans for Central Yards
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (261+ words) 13th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Henderson Land Development has completed Hong Kong's first biodiversity'linked loans, partnering with HSBC and Hang Seng Bank to finance ecological enhancements at its flagship mixed'use scheme, Central Yards. Situated on the New Central Harbourfront, Central Yards is…...
HK Customs seizes illegally imported animals at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (171+ words) Dimsum Daily 10th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Customs has confiscated seven suspected illegally imported animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point, arresting a 46-year-old woman in connection with the case. Officers intercepted the incoming passenger in the…...
Hong Kong must teach ecotourism before damage spreads
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (806+ words) Dimsum Daily 5th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong has reached a defining moment in the governance of its natural landscape. The crowds seen during the recent Labour Day Golden Week were not merely a holiday management issue. They were a warning....
AFCD clarifies Basalt Island not a protected zone after urchin hauls
1+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) 4th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) According to HKEJ, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has stated that Basalt Island is not a legally designated protected area, after reports emerged of visitors collecting large quantities of sea urchins in waters off Sai…...
WWF warns of overharvesting after sea urchin posts in Sai Kung
1+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) 4th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Hong Kong has raised concerns about the risk of overharvesting after social media posts showed visitors collecting sea urchins for consumption in Sai Kung waters during the Labour Day "Golden…...
Central driver praised for avoiding pigeons amid feeding row
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) dimsumdaily. hk 28th March 2026 " (Hong Kong) A motorist in Central has been widely commended online after slowing down to avoid a flock of pigeons gathered in the middle of a busy road, as debate intensifies over suspected illegal feeding. Under Hong…...
HK Customs seize endangered lizards and snakes at airport
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) 17th March 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Customs has confiscated eight live lizards, seven of which are suspected to be protected endangered species, along with 24 live snakes in a smuggling operation at Hong Kong International Airport. The reptiles have an estimated market…...
Ocean Park's red panda Rou Rou dies at 17
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) 17th March 2026 " (Hong Kong) Ocean Park has announced with sadness that Rou Rou, its resident female red panda, has died at the age of 17. The park's veterinary and animal care teams had been closely monitoring her health since 2021 as she developed…...
Public reminded on endangered species regulations ahead of Lunar New Year
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (211+ words) Dimsum Daily 9th February 2026 " (Hong Kong) The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has reminded the public to be vigilant regarding the stringent regulations controlling the trade and possession of endangered species. The reminder comes ahead of the Lunar New Year…...
Former actress and animal welfare advocate Sharon Kwok's car vandalised in Yuen Long over parrot dispute
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (254+ words) Dimsum Daily 7th February 2026 " (Hong Kong) A former actress and animal welfare advocate had her car vandalised and was threatened with a note while searching for a missing parrot in Yuen Long on Friday night. Sharon Kwok, founder of the animal…...