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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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]