Hong Kong Observatory launches Star Ferry wind information service
The Hong Kong Observatory is further enhancing its regional weather information service. Starting from today (12 May), real-time wind information from the Star Ferry wind station is available to the public through the Observatory’s website and dial-a-weather service.
The Star Ferry wind station is located at the southern tip of the Kowloon peninsula, overlooking Victoria Harbour. In the vicinity of the station, there are multi-functional facilities including large shopping malls, leisure and cultural centres as well as places for outdoor activities, making it a tourist and leisure hot spot. In addition, the wind station is situated at the vital marine traffic hub where ferries that cross the harbour, vessels that travel between Mainland China and Hong Kong and ocean-liners are moored. The Observatory is providing wind information at the Star Ferry Pier to keep the public and tourists informed of the latest weather conditions there.
Assistant Director of the Observatory, Mr Leung Wing-mo, said, “Apart from providing wind information at Star Ferry Pier, we have also posted the exposure information of the station on the Web for public reference. Since Hong Kong is a highly developed urban city with complex terrain, we plan to launch the exposure information of other wind stations on the Observatory’s website in phases. This should help the public to learn more about the geographical characteristics of the wind stations, so that they can make sensible interpretations of the wind information at those sites. As the typhoon season is imminent, I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to pay more attention to the Observatory’s weather information during a storm. Please also do not underestimate the severity of storms, to avoid unnecessary damage and losses.”
The public can access the relevant wind information from the Observatory’s “Regional Weather” webpage at www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/ts/windbarb.htm?sf&menu=otherwxi&rwx&addbar or PDA webpage atpda.hko.gov.hk/regione_sf.htm. They can also call the Observatory’s dial-a-weather hotline at 187 8200.
via Observatory launches Star Ferry wind information service.
HK Pavilion sees 10K visitors daily
The Hong Kong Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai has welcomed an average of 10,000 visitors a day, Financial Secretary John Tsang learned today.
Continuing his Shanghai visit, Mr Tsang toured the pavilion and Hong Kong’s Urban Best Practices Area exhibition.
“I am very glad to learn senior government officials and business leaders from the Mainland and overseas spoke highly of our exhibition contents and our staff’s courteous services. We also received an appreciation letter from a consul-general saying how impressed visitors were with the many interactive features of the Hong Kong Pavilion,” he said.
Since Hong Kong’s Urban Best Practices Area exhibition officially opened on May 1, it has attracted 50,000 visitors, seeing a record high of more than 5,300 people yesterday.
via news.gov.hk.
HK airport remains among world’s best
The Airports Council International has named Hong Kong airport the world’s best among facilities serving 40 million-plus passengers a year, for the fourth consecutive year.
Hong Kong airport also came third in both the Asia-Pacific region and overall categories.
In the 2009 Airport Service Quality survey, the city’s airport achieved a record high rating of 4.76 out of 5.00, meaning more than 98% of the survey respondents rated the airport as excellent or very good.
Key areas particularly commended by passengers were terminal cleanliness, airport ambience, free Internet connection, availability and cleanliness of washrooms, and comfort of gates and waiting areas.
via news.gov.hk.
SmarTone launches Power 28 mobile broadband plan
SmarTone-Vodafone has launched the fastest mobile broadband plan in Hong Kong. The “Power 28″ plan provides download speeds of 2-200Mbps and upload speeds of 500Kbps – 3.5Mbps, and is available for $388/month with unlimited local data usage.
Existing Power21 users can enjoy free upgrade to Power28 – simply bring your USB modem to SmarTone’s Customer Centre for free firmware upgrade!
SmarTone Mobile Broadband Price Plans
Hong Kong Release for HTC Touch Pro 2
HTC Corporation has finally announced the Touch Pro 2 in Hong Kong. The suggested retail price here is $5680.
Press announcement here: HTC Touch Pro 2 News Release
Specification page: HTC Touch Pro 2