TG Tuesday January 20th, 2026
Tripperhead Gazette
• Former Director of Government Logistics Carlson Chan has officially lost his Silver Bauhinia Star after the investigation into the water bottle contract snafu found he and three other staff failed in their duties.
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP@hkfp
Ex-logistics director denied Silver Bauhinia Star award, as 3 staffers face action over fraudulent water deal. In full:
hongkongfp.com
Bottled water scandal: Ex-logistics chief denied Silver Bauhinia Star award
6:19 AM · Jan 20, 2026 · 518 Views
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HKFP story here.
Joel Chan@kjoules
Other conclusions from the investigation:
• A financial vetting requirement for all contracts over HK$15m, as of Jan 1
• Revised gov’t terms allowing immediate contract termination if contract terms can’t be met
• An AI tool to assist in conducting due diligence on bidders
5:59 AM · Jan 20, 2026 · 110 Views
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• The Macao Government Tourism Office is giving tourists arriving into HKIA a free bus ticket if they want to go to Macao.
Aaron Busch@tripperhead
Starting today January 20th, foreign arrivals to Hong Kong International Airport are entitled to a free one-way bus ticket to Macao.
The designated ticket counter is located within the restricted area.
gov.mo/en/news/392132/
2:31 AM · Jan 20, 2026 · 1.67K Views
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• CK Hutchison continues to offload European assets, with the FT scoop that 3 Ireland is next to go.
Aaron Busch@tripperhead
CK Hutchison is in talks to sell its Irish mobile operator Three Ireland to Liberty Global as the Hong Kong-based conglomerate continues to offload its European telecoms businesses.
Liberty Global owns half of UK operator Virgin Media O2.
ft.com
Three Ireland owner in talks over sale to Liberty Global
8:33 AM · Jan 20, 2026 · 10 Views
• The Underground kicks off its landmark 22nd anniversary year with a bang at the Winter Festival on 23 & 24 January at The Fringe Club.
• And finally for the paid subscribers receiving this at 8pm - you’ve got 75 minutes to grab a ticket.
Aaron Busch@tripperhead
$40 million in tonight's Mark 6 draw.
8:43 AM · Jan 20, 2026 · 67 Views
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I wonder what the vetting process was before this? Answer: Sweet Fork All.