Tsim Sha Tsui
Coverage of Tsim Sha Tsui in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Damp and filthy’: murder suspect says basic necessities denied in custody
Tsang Wai-ching, 40, and Cheng Yuk-lun, 52, appeared in Kowloon City Court to face murder charges over a fatal bar fight in Tsim Sha Tsui. Tsang claimed he was denied basic necessities in a 'filthy' police cell during custody.
- 3 more suspects arrested over murder of businessman in Hong Kong bar fight
Hong Kong police have arrested three more suspects in connection with the murder of 32-year-old entrepreneur Issac Yeung during a bar fight. The case has seen previous arrests of six men and three women aged 24 to 46.
- Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service
Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to increase fares by 30% on its two franchised routes due to rising operating costs and plans to introduce a pet-friendly service between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. The fare hike, ranging from HK$0.80 to HK$2 per journey, was submitted for review ahead of a Legislative Council transport panel meeting.
- Hong Kong’s roast meat chains expand as recovery in shop markets remains uneven
Hong Kong’s roast meat restaurant chains are expanding in tourist districts like Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, and Causeway Bay, while the broader retail property market shows uneven recovery and elevated vacancy rates. The number of siu mei restaurants specializing in Cantonese roasted meats has increased in these core shopping areas.
- Big stride: Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more prime retail sites
Chinese sportswear maker Xtep International has opened Saucony's first standalone store in Hong Kong, signaling the brand's expansion plans. The store at K11 Art Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui marks Saucony's first directly operated location in Hong Kong following Xtep's buyout of the brand's business in the region.
- Police seize HK$7.2m of drugs, target syndicate recruiting using online gaming
Hong Kong police arrested four men and seized 9.5kg of suspected drugs worth HK$7.2 million in an operation targeting a syndicate that recruited members via online gaming platforms. The police intercepted a 21-year-old mainland Chinese man attempting to flee in Tsim Sha Tsui and found 399 grams of drugs in a nearby flat.
- Taxi driver, 69, arrested after woman killed in Tsim Sha Tsui collision
A 69-year-old taxi driver was arrested after allegedly striking and killing a 34-year-old woman in Tsim Sha Tsui. The collision occurred near Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard on Granville Road in the early hours of Saturday.
- Hong Kong braces for Friday scorcher as mercury climbs to 33.7 degrees
Hong Kong recorded its hottest day of the year at 33.7°C on Wednesday, with the Hong Kong Observatory warning of potential 37°C temperatures on Friday. The high temperature was measured at the Observatory’s Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters.
- China Trading Tycoon Loses $1.7 Billion in One Day After Curbs
A Chinese trading tycoon lost $1.7 billion in a single day following regulatory curbs, with Hong Kong set to release GDP data the next day. A Futu Securities store in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui area was mentioned in the report.