Chinese Mainland Tech Boosts Hong Kong SAR Fire Rescue
Exoskeleton suits and professional lighting systems from the Chinese mainland are enhancing search and recovery in the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR.
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This week, Asia faced devastating floods and landslides that claimed over 1,200 lives, displacing thousands and underscoring urgent climate challenges.
Hong Kong Orders Scaffold Net Safety Checks After Wang Fuk Court Blaze
HKSAR orders scaffold net safety inspections across all building maintenance projects after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze that claimed 159 lives.
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Sri Lanka Cyclone Death Toll Climbs to 410
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Powerful Storms Leave Over 1,100 Dead Across South and Southeast Asia
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China’s Regulator Fast-Tracks Relief for Hong Kong Fire Victims
China’s top financial regulator is expediting bank and insurance support to aid victims of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po.
Donations for Tai Po Fire Victims Hit HK$1.1 Billion
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Chinese mainland Rallies to Aid Hong Kong After Devastating Fire
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