Tsuen Wan
Coverage of Tsuen Wan in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong’s big economic dreams: what’s the reality and where do the poor fit in?
Hong Kong's economic transformation efforts, including the Northern Metropolis project, face challenges as highlighted by the struggles of a retired restaurant worker fearing job loss amid industry contraction. The article examines economic realities and the position of the poor in the city's 29th year under Chinese rule.
- 29 arrested in crackdown on loan sharks who charged victims 3,000% in interest
Hong Kong police arrested 29 individuals in a crackdown on a loan-sharking and money-laundering ring that charged victims annual interest rates as high as 3,000%. The syndicate operated a secret call center in Tsuen Wan, posing as licensed finance companies to lure borrowers and extract personal information.
- Taxi fleet severs ties with driver who made mid-road stop to let passengers out
A Hong Kong taxi fleet has terminated its collaboration with a driver after a cab stopped in the middle of the road in Tsuen Wan for two passengers to alight and retrieve suitcases from the boot. A video of the incident, showing passengers crossing traffic lanes near Global Plaza, circulated on social media, prompting authorities to request a report from the operator.
- Hong Kong faces another wet weekend as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the city
Hong Kong experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms caused by a low-pressure trough, prompting an amber rainstorm warning from the Hong Kong Observatory. Over 30mm of rain fell in many areas, with Tsuen Wan recording 70mm, nearing the threshold for a top-tier black warning.
- Power outage cuts water supply, disrupts lifts for 3,000 residents for 24 hours
A power outage at Tsuen Wan Centre Phase 1 disrupted water supply and lift services for about 3,000 residents over 24 hours, affecting 1,000 households and a care home for people with disabilities. Electricity was gradually restored by noon on Tuesday.
- Construction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition
A 68-year-old construction worker was critically injured after being struck by an electric chain hoist at a Hong Kong government drainage replacement site on Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po. The incident occurred during drainage pipe replacement works spanning from Tsuen Wan to West Kowloon, with the project slated for completion by year-end.
- SHKP sells out latest flats in Tsuen Wan as Hong Kong property market continues recovery
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) sold all 87 units at its Lime Spark project in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, as the property market recovers due to improved China–US relations and increased talent inflows. A single buyer purchased six two-bedroom units for over HK$40 million.
- Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as confidence grows in home market outlook
Hundreds of buyers flocked to Sun Hung Kai Properties' Lime Spark project in Tsuen Wan, New Territories on Saturday, with all 121 flats selling out by 5:30pm despite a 2-3% price increase. The rapid sellout demonstrates growing confidence in Hong Kong's home market and sustained upward momentum in the real estate sector.