Two men carrying at least 24 severed rhino horns have been arrested at Hong Kong airport's customs.

Hong Kong telecoms company HKT apologized after a Valentine's day deal it sent to HSBC staff offering discounted laptops "for him" but vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances "for her" angered employees over its sexist implications.

Hong Kong customs seized a record 40 kg (88 pounds) of rhino horns worth around HK$8 million ($1 million) from Johannesburg en route to Vietnam, the latest bust for authorities trying to tackle the rising volume of endangered species trafficked through the Chinese territory.

Hong Kong customs seized a major stash of rhino horns valued at HK$8 million ($1 million) which were shipped from Johannesburg with its final destination listed as Vietnam on Friday, according to Reuters. The 40 kg (88 pounds) package of rhino horns is the latest major bust in the Chinese territory as authorities struggle to fight against the volume of endangered species trafficked through the important regional hub. Customs said the rhino horns were uncovered in two check-in carton boxes which were marked for Ho Chi Minh City. They arrested two men over the illegal shipment, according to the statement from customs, which said it was the record haul for airline passengers. The seizure comes...

A Valentine's day special deal for HSBC staff in Hong Kong offering discounted laptops 'for him' but vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances 'for her' has angered staff over the sexist implications of the campaign.

A Valentine's day special deal for HSBC staff in Hong Kong offering discounted laptops 'for him' but vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances 'for her' has angered staff over the sexist implications of the campaign.