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Hong Kong minister vows to give public account of Queen Mary Hospital lift saga

Hong Kong’s development minister has promised a public account of her bureau’s oversight of the Queen Mary Hospital…

Xi-Trump summit: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan predicts positive market response

Hong Kong’s finance chief has predicted a positive market response to the Xi-Trump summit, saying that mitigating…

Hong Kong is fast-tracking Northern Metropolis links. Will they be ready in time?

Hong Kong will fast-track key Northern Metropolis roads, bringing forward the San Tin highway section to 2034 and…

How Hong Kong companies are evolving with the times

How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times

Hong Kong’s economic transformation is at a critical juncture, and the private sector must adapt along with it, as…

Whistle-blower Jason Poon and wife charged over HK$6 million Covid-19 loan fraud

Hong Kong businessman Jason Poon Chuk-hung and his wife have been charged with defrauding a government financing scheme…

Police arrest 3 over HK$70,000 Jellycat claw machine shop theft

Hong Kong police have arrested three men suspected of using crowbars to steal popular Jellycat dolls and other plush…

Entry hours cut short as large crowds at lantern display spark safety fears

The organiser of a lantern display at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park cut short the entry hours on Friday night out of public…

HK Electric to cut fuel charge for first time in 4 months as CLP raises rate

HK Electric customers are set to pay less for electricity in October after the Hong Kong supplier cut its fuel charge…

Hong Kong teacher jailed for 3 years for molesting pupil during free tutoring

A Hong Kong teacher clinically evaluated as a paedophile has been jailed for three years for molesting a primary school…

Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’

Hong Kong animal welfare activists say they will forge ahead with microchipping stray dogs despite the heightened legal…

Asia-Pacific hotels a ‘most compelling’ investment amid travel growth, flat supply: CBRE

Investor appetite for hotel assets increased in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region in the first half of the…

Minister rejects claims mainland Chinese nurses are favoured over local candidates

The city’s health minister has rejected claims that authorities favour mainland Chinese nurses over local candidates,…

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying sends Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to residents from space

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has delivered a Mid-Autumn Festival blessing to residents from outer space, expressing her…

Hong Kong’s IOMed poised to play key role in resolving Greater Bay Area disputes

An intergovernmental mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong is poised to play an important role in resolving…

Exco declarations reveal new roles for ex-lawmakers as minister retains 22 flats

Updated declarations of interest by members of Hong Kong’s top decision-making body have revealed new business ventures…

Hong Kong model Abby Choi’s former relatives admit body disposal, deny murder

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former husband and brother-in-law have pleaded guilty to illegally…

Hong Kong to only admit ‘few hundred’ foreign carers a year under pilot scheme

Hong Kong will admit “only a few hundred” skilled foreign domestic carers for the elderly annually under a new pilot…

Private jet flap scare triggers ‘local standby’ at Hong Kong airport

A mechanical fault on a private jet triggered a precautionary “local standby” at Hong Kong’s airport on Thursday, with…

Hong Kong authorities won’t appeal court halt to 12,000-flat project on golf course

Plans to build 12,000 public flats on part of Hong Kong’s oldest golf course have been thrown into serious doubt after…

Hong Kong exports surge 53% to HK$667.9 billion, second highest on record

The recent strength in Hong Kong’s exports extended into August, with the value jumping by 53 per cent to HK$667.9…

Actress Leila Tong sued over alleged contract breach and ‘manipulative conduct’

Former Hong Kong television actress Leila Tong Ning has been sued for allegedly breaching her management contract by…

How sport inspires inclusion, shared purpose and global solidarity

The synergy between sports and philanthropy took centre stage earlier this month at the two-day PBC (Philanthropy for…

Hong Kong vows safe Apec meeting with plans for terror and cyberattack threats

Hong Kong will introduce security arrangements, including contingency plans for potential terrorist attacks, for the…

Authorities may appeal engineer’s non-custodial sentence in Queen Mary Hospital lift case

Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) is considering an appeal against the non-custodial…

Hong Kong police search for woman after man found dead outside building

Hong Kong police are searching for a woman after the body of her colleague was found on a chair outside a commercial…

From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

From moongazing and picnics to bus rides and a lantern extravaganza, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong has plenty of…

Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break

Hong Kong is expected to welcome about 1.29 million mainland Chinese travellers over the National Day “golden week”…

Abused children at higher risk of long-term health problems, Hong Kong NGO warns

Child abuse can impair victims’ development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and…

No toxic substance found in sports drinks linked to students’ illness: police

Hong Kong police have found no foreign or toxic substances in a brand of sports drink linked to 16 secondary school…

Hong Kong pledges lenient approach on 10-12 hours of civil service family leave

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to take a lenient approach when approving applications for a new scheme granting…

Northern Metropolis data hub to start phased operations in mid-2027: CLP Power

A planned supercomputing hub at the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment in Hong Kong’s border area will start phased…

Skills for a new generation

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has…

Youth arrests in Hong Kong rise 20%, driven by assault and criminal-damage cases

The number of young people arrested in Hong Kong in the first half of the year jumped by around 20 per cent, driven by…

President Xi encourages China-US youth ties after exchange

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nearly 100 students from 10 US universities…

Hong Kong rejects EU report’s claims on freedoms as ‘unfounded and biased’

The Hong Kong government has rejected an annual European Union report alleging that the administration is undermining…