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+ Greenpeace laments HK's waste reduction progress—A Greenpeace campaigner on Thursday said Hong Kong saw a drop in the volume of rubbish dumped at landfills last year, but the improvement is marginal ...

+ Catering business merry this Christmas—A catering representative said business was up 8 percent compared to last year during Christmas, despite residents travelling out of Hong Kong. Th...

+ O'Sullivan to move to HK, hails city's snooker scene—Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan, who recently obtained residency in Hong Kong, said he will try to ramp up his form ahead of a major tournament schedul...

+ Govt blasts criticism of measures against NSL suspects—The government on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition against slanderous remarks made by Western countries and the United States...

+ Annual food festival opens at HKCEC in Wan Chai—The Hong Kong Food Festival kicked off at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Wednesday, with mixed feelings on business sentiment amo...

+ CE celebrates Christmas with grassroots families—Chief Executive John Lee has celebrated Christmas with families from the community living room project. Writing on social media on Wednesday, Lee s...

+ Judd Trump 'much happier' playing as HK resident—Snooker star Judd Trump said he is looking forward to playing in a major tournament at Kai Tak next March as a Hong Kong resident. For the first ti...

+ Snooker star Trump 'much happier' playing as resident—Snooker star Judd Trump said he is looking forward to playing in the upcoming March tournament in Hong Kong as a resident. He earlier become a Hon...

+ Hong Kong to tap drone use in healthcare—Hong Kong has the potential to make use of drones in healthcare and draw experience from the mainland, according to an industry leader. Sources sa...

+ 'Spending pattern shifting in Lan Kwai Fong'—A bar industry representative on Wednesday said the sector is confident in making a strong showing over the holiday period, with reservations through ...

+ Govt to do more to promote mediation: Paul Lam—Justice Secretary Paul Lam on Wednesday said the government is setting an example by including mediation clauses in all future government contracts, i...

+ Pyrotechnics show dazzle HK on Christmas Eve—Large crowds flocked to the waterfront promenade along the West Kowloon Cultural District on Tuesday for a spectacular pyrotechnics show to mark Chris...

+ Snooker world No 1 Trump becomes HK resident—World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. His move comes two months after ...

+ Govt cancels SAR passports of 7 NSL suspects—Former lawmakers Ted Hui and Dennis Kwok are among seven national security suspects who have their SAR passports cancelled as the government levied a ...

+ Interest in fostering rises after allowance increased—The Social Welfare Department on Tuesday said there's been a sharp increase in the number of people applying to become foster carers since a monthly a...

+ 'Safety education must start from young age'—The Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims on Monday called for more safety education as it revealed a concerning trend in workplac...

+ No cover-up in airport people mover incident: govt—The government has called on the Airport Authority to improve its reporting mechanism and enhance staff training, after the body did not immediately r...

+ Church leaders call for hope, peace and forgiveness—Hong Kong's Catholic leader Stephen Chow has called on people to stay hopeful for the future in his Christmas message. Cardinal Chow said amid the ...

+ Contactless channel opens at Sha Tau Kok checkpoint—Chief Secretary Eric Chan on Monday said a new contactless channel at the Chung Ying Street checkpoint in Sha Tau Kok makes it easier for people to ac...

+ Worker dies after being hit by giant metal pipes—A worker was killed in Sheung Shui on Monday after he was struck by falling metal pipes while he was unloading them from a lorry. Police said the m...

+ Worker dies after being hit by giant water pipe—A worker was killed in Sheung Shui on Monday after a large water pipe struck him on the head, police said. Officers said the man was injured at aro...

+ Man jailed for 4 plus years over Yuen Long clashes—A man was on Monday sentenced to four years and a month behind bars for his role in the Yuen Long clashes in 2019. Tang Ka-man, a businessman, was ...

+ 'Handle Real Madrid fan complaints individually'—The Consumer Council has called on organisers of a meet-and-greet session with former Real Madrid stars to address complaints about last week's event ...

+ Two fines, 33 warnings issued over plastics ban—The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Monday said it has issued two fixed penalty tickets and 33 written warnings to premises that have vio...

+ Some minor works could be exempted in future: Linn—Development minister Bernadette Linn said she expects at least a third of the 36,000 illegal housing structures subject to removal orders to be exempt...

+ Man arrested for alleged burglary, attempted break-in—Police announced on Sunday that they have arrested and charged a 46-year-old man on suspicion of burglary and attempted burglary in connection with a ...

+ Eateries see 8 pc growth in winter solstice business—A catering sector representative on Sunday said the resumption of the multi-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents has given restaurants a much-need...

+ Govt to further boost HK's financial markets: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that the government will roll out more innovative products, systems and cross-border cooperation to boost...

+ Airport crowded as people leave HK for Christmas—The Hong Kong International Airport said on Sunday that it is stepping up services as people begin to fly out for the Christmas break. Long queues...

+ Organisers 'sorry' over Real Madrid meet-and-greets—Organisers of an exhibition football match between former Real Madrid and Barcelona stars have issued an apology, after arrangements for a meet-and-gr...

+ Winter solstice drives Hongkongers to spend more—Hongkongers appeared to be more generous with their spending as they prepared for winter solstice gatherings on Saturday, but wet market stall-holders...

+ 'Voluntary reporting of illegal structure not amnesty'—Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said on Saturday that a proposal to bring back the mechanism for voluntary reporting of unauthorised buildin...

+ Paediatrician warns of 'severe' flu season—A paediatrician on Saturday has urged the public not to lower their guard this flu season, urging Hongkongers to get vaccinated for what could be a se...

+ Pandas proving huge drawcard at Ocean Park: chairman—The chairman of Ocean Park said on Saturday that thousands of visitors have flocked daily to see An An and Ke Ke, the pair of pandas gifted by the cen...

+ Govt satisfied with first Kai Tak Arena concert—Officials said they were satisfied with the inaugural concert that was being held at the Kai Tak Arena on Friday, saying it had generally met the gove...

+ Police probe suspected murder-suicide in Sheung Shui—Police say they are investigating a suspected murder and suicide case in Sheung Shui on Friday, in which a woman and a boy died. The force said th...

+ HK to handle 13 million trips during festive season—More than 13 million passenger trips in and out of Hong Kong will take place over the Christmas and New Year holidays with the majority via land borde...

+ More than 830 apply for bankruptcy in November—Officials on Friday said 833 bankruptcy applications were made in November, slightly lower than the 877 petitions logged in October. November's fi...

+ HA to beef up manpower ahead of winter flu surge—The Hospital Authority (HA) on Friday said it will beef up manpower and bed capacity to guard against a potential surge in patients during the upcomin...

+ Police arrest 39 over 'staged traffic accidents'—Thirty-nine people were arrested this week on suspicion of staging traffic accidents to try to defraud the government out of money granted to injured ...

+ Smart system to take effect at Ting Kau Bridge—The Transport Department on Friday said it will implement a smart highway system at Ting Kau Bridge by the end of this month. It said the system ha...

+ Zhang eyes maiden title ahead of new ATP season—China's top tennis player Zhang Zhizhen has chosen Hong Kong as his training ground ahead of the new ATP season, saying the move was “deeply personal”...

+ Xi lauds Macau govt, urges cooperation with Hong Kong—President Xi Jinping fully endorsed the work of senior Macau officials during his second day in the SAR, while also meeting Hong Kong Chief Executive ...

+ 'Property market to pick up next year'—Property consultancy firm Cushman and Wakefield on Thursday said Hong Kong's property market will start to pick up next year, if the rate-cutting cycl...

+ Customs seize drugs worth HK$160m before Christmas—Customs officers on Thursday said they had arrested 22 people and seized drugs worth over HK$160 million in a series of airport operations ahead of th...

+ MTR launches panda-themed campaign—MTR passengers will get the chance to travel on panda-themed trains from Thursday, as part of a wider campaign to welcome the city’s four new pandas. ...

+ Study finds half of drug users delay seeking help—A recent survey by the Hong Kong Christian Service has found that half of drug users wait years before seeking help, and many downplay the negative ef...

+ Local property market shows signs of stabilising: HKMA—The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday said the local property market showed signs of stabilising with transactions increasing steadily a...

+ Barcelona, Real Madrid legends set to amaze HK fans—Former Real Madrid and Barcelona stars said they are ready to deliver a thrilling show for fans as they face off in an exhibition match at Hong Kong S...

+ Angelina Kwan named new RTHK head—The government on Wednesday announced that the Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Manpower), Angelina Kwan, would take up the post of Director o...

+ CE visits panda carnival in Tsim Sha Tsui—Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday greeted members of the public as he visited a panda carnival in Tsim Sha Tsui. Lee visited several stalls at...

+ Kai Tak Sports Park preps for first concert—Crowd control and set-up procedures are just a few of the measures that authorities will be taking note of, as Kai Tak Arena prepares for its inaugura...

+ 'Stay alert to promises made by sports bodies'—Sports sector lawmaker Kenneth Fok on Wednesday urged young athletes and their parents to remain vigilant when signing contracts with sports bodies. ...

+ Illegal structures must go, even if they're safe: govt—Development Secretary Bernadette Linn on Wednesday shot down a lawmaker's suggestion that people fined for carrying out large-scale unauthorised build...

+ 25 arrests over suspected fake certificates since 2022—The government said on Wednesday that 25 people have been arrested over the past three years on suspicion of using fake qualifications to apply for pl...

+ Sports events get priority for HK Coliseum, says govt—The government on Wednesday said the sports sector gets priority when it comes to booking the Hong Kong Coliseum, after a lawmaker complained that org...

+ 'Set up one-stop platform for after-death procedures'—Ombudsman Jack Chan on Wednesday urged the government to set up a one-stop thematic website for after-death arrangements so the public do not have to ...

+ HK has role to play for Middle East businesses: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday that Hong Kong can expand into the Middle East market by providing risk assessment and financial servi...

+ OSC funding helps charity's SEED programme grow—A charity that provides health behavioural education for children and their caregivers is seeking support to help those with special education needs. ...

+ Smart ballot boxes shelved amid privacy concerns—The government has shelved a plan to introduce technology that can detect invalid votes, a day after lawmakers expressed privacy concerns at a Legisla...

+ MTR trains to run overnight on December 24 and 31—The MTR on Tuesday said its trains will run overnight on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve to facilitate commuters participating in festive celebration...

+ HK thrash Guam 5-0 to reach EAFF-E1 finals—Hong Kong, China has booked itself a place in the finals of the East Asia Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship in South Korea next yea...

+ HK thrash Guam to reach EAFF-E1 finals—Hong Kong, China has booked itself a place in the finals of the East Asia Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship in South Korea next yea...

+ AI oral-care app to give quick check-ups for elderly—The University of Hong Kong has developed a new AI-powered mobile app that it says can reliably assess the oral health of patients in seconds. Over...

+ Authorities take down 'terrorists' in Kai Tak drill—A counter-terrorism drill held at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Tuesday saw the authorities tackling terrorists opening fire from the stands and the ...

+ Police plan to put up 7,000 CCTVs in HK by 2027—Police on Tuesday said they plan to install up to 7,000 surveillance cameras across Hong Kong in roughly three years' time, up from the more than 600 ...

+ Govt urged to allow more tour groups to access sights—Tourism sector representatives on Tuesday called on the government to allow more tour groups to access sights and attractions, to further promote eco-...

+ 'Digitised aerial photos to better manage slopes'—A new tool that digitises print aerial photos can improve slope safety management and help prepare for extreme weather events, the Geotechnical Engine...

+ Exco approves fare hikes for 3 bus companies—The Executive Council on Tuesday gave the green light for three bus companies to increase their fares, although the hikes are smaller than what some o...

+ All budget ideas will be seriously considered: CE—Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said the government will seriously consider all opinions on the next budget. With a public consultation under w...

+ Police warn Carousell users of bogus payment websites—Police are urging users of the popular online trading platform Carousell to be vigilant against bogus payment links aimed at hacking into their bank a...

+ HK ready for tourists on New Year's Eve: John Lee—Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said Hong Kong is ready for an influx of tourists on New Year's Eve, with special border crossing and transport ar...

+ Hong Kong ready for tourists on New Year's Eve: CE—Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said Hong Kong is ready for an influx of tourists on New Year's Eve, with special border crossing and transport ar...

+ HK needs to have broad innovation development: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Monday that Hong Kong has to fully support the construction of the local innovative industry, in order to contri...

+ Privacy not a problem with smart ballot boxes: govt—The government on Monday sought to alleviate privacy concerns over the potential future use of smart ballot boxes that can detect invalid votes. Co...

+ High blood sugar lowers immunity in type 2 diabetes—A medical research team found that people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to get viral infections, emphasising the importance of keeping blood su...

+ Fire officials check 1,000 buildings after April blaze—The Fire Services Department on Monday said it has conducted more than 8,200 inspections at around 1,000 old buildings across Hong Kong, following a b...

+ Time to review claw machine regulations: watchdog—The Consumer Council on Monday called for a review of claw machine regulations after seeing an increase in the number of complaints about the games. ...

+ Kowloon Walled City exhibition moves to Kai Tak—An enhanced interactive exhibition dedicated to the now-demolished Kowloon Walled City has moved from the airport to Kai Tak's airside mall, allowing ...

+ HK lacrosse chief hails successful Super Sixes—The governing body for lacrosse has said they will use the success of the Super Sixes tournament to develop star players in the SAR, ahead of the spor...

+ Choose anti-dandruff shampoo carefully: watchdog—The Consumer Council on Monday urged people to choose anti-dandruff shampoo carefully, after finding EU-banned substances in some products on the mark...

+ Choose anti-dandruff carefully: watchdog—The Consumer Council on Monday urged people to choose anti-dandruff shampoo carefully, after finding EU-banned substances in some products on the mark...

+ HA has 'zero-tolerance' over threats against staff—The Hospital Authority has reiterated its zero tolerance policy on workplace violence, including threatening staff and physical - or even verbal - abu...

+ Beware of plasticisers in desk mats: Consumer Council—The Consumer Council on Monday said that some desk mats commonly used as table protectors contain chemicals that can affect fertility or growth. Am...

+ OSC-funded group wants to reach out to minorities—A charity operating in the Eastern District is hoping to involve more ethnic minorities in community activities in the area. Emily Yeung, an assis...

+ CE takes festive walkabout in Central and Wan Chai—Chief Executive John Lee greeted members of the public in Central and Wan Chai on Sunday evening, a day after concluding his duty visit to Beijing. ...

+ Woman bailed after model panda goes missing—A woman has been bailed after she allegedly stole a sculpted model panda from a Kwun Tong public display on Thursday. Police said the 37-year-old w...

+ More and more fancy a shot at joining the police—Police say more and more young people are now interested in joining the force and it aims to recruit another 400 officers and 80 inspectors in the nex...

+ 'Lack of awareness leading to migrant worker abuse'—Domestic worker groups on Sunday warned that a lack of knowledge on rights and legal protections is leading to some helpers being abused in Hong Kong....

+ HKers urged to 'team up' as budget consultation begins—Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday urged Hongkongers to "team up for a brighter future" as he invited people to put forward suggestions for his n...

+ HK Investment Corporation to expand partnerships—The head of the government's investment vehicle on Sunday said the corporation will take on more projects and expand strategic partnerships next year ...

+ Hong Kong sees coldest day so far this winter—Temperatures struggled to reach 15 degrees Celsius across much of the city on Sunday morning, as the observatory warned of the coldest day so far this...

+ Hong Kong edge Chinese Taipei in EAFF qualifier—The SAR's footballers on Saturday evening clinched a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the final Group B match of the East Asia Football Federation (...

+ Football fans cry foul over ticketing arrangements—Some football fans from Hong Kong and Macau were left disgruntled over arrangements for a competition held at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. An E...

+ Health chief says merger plan will boost efficiency—The Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau has elaborated on the plan to reform the healthcare system due to population and demographic changes - specifica...

+ People flock to annual Brands and Products Expo—People flocked to Victoria Park in Wan Chai to enjoy one of Hong Kong's largest outdoor fairs. Organised by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association,...

+ CE wraps up four-day Beijing trip—Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday wrapped up his four-day duty visit to Beijing, making a last stop at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social S...

+ Pandas boost Ocean Park's atmosphere: chairman—Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong said the debut of pandas An An and Ke Ke have boosted the atmosphere at the park, and he expects the facility to see mo...

+ 'HK can expand its market in developing EV'—The transformation into green transportation is a new opportunity for Hong Kong to expand its market in developing electric vehicles. That's accor...

+ Hong Kong to welcome 45 million travellers by year-end—The newly appointed Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism expects Hong Kong to see 45 million visitor arrivals by the end of 2024. The governm...

+ Hong Kong welcomed 45 million travellers in 2024—The newly appointed Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism expects Hong Kong to see 45 million visitor arrivals by the end of 2024. The governm...

+ Xi briefed on plans to achieve HK fiscal balance: CE—Chief Executive John Lee on Friday said he detailed to President Xi Jinping strategies to achieve fiscal balance "in three to five years", after the S...

+ Stiffer penalties mooted for major illegal structures—The government announced on Friday a two-fold proposal to handle unauthorised building works, with those convicted of serious breaches facing a maximu...

+ 'HK needs long-term planning to be in line with China'—A senior member of a leading national think tank on Friday said Hong Kong needs more long-term planning in connecting its development strategy with th...

+ Xi fully affirms work of SAR government under John Lee—President Xi Jinping has praised Chief Executive John Lee for implementing the city’s domestic national security law and shoring up the global influen...

+ Govt proposes amendments to vehicle standards—The government on Friday proposed amendments to road traffic regulations to improve road safety and keep up with new technology. Among the changes ...

+ Communication vital when medical incidents occur: HA—The Hospital Authority (HA) said training its spokespersons on how to communicate with the public and family members after medical incidents occur is ...

+ Govt urged to subsidise installation of taxi cameras—The government has been urged to subsidise taxi drivers to help them install surveillance cameras while providing more education for cabbies strugglin...

+ SAR pays tribute to Nanjing Massacre victims—Acting Chief Executive Eric Chan, along with other senior government officials, members from the legislative and executive councils on Friday paid tri...

+ Winter wonders envelope West Kowloon Cultural District—The West Kowloon Cultural District is bringing the holiday spirit to life with the opening of its Christmas Market, which is set to run until December...

+ Govt seeks border service extension on New Year's Eve—The government said it has submitted requests to extend the service hours at two border checkpoints on New Year’s Eve, and are awaiting approval from ...

+ Cathay to bring in more flights and routes in 2025—Cathay Group announced on Thursday that additional flights and destinations will be introduced in the upcoming year, as part of its two-year rebuildin...

+ 'Understanding the past is key to boosting patriotism'—FTU lawmaker Bill Tang on Thursday said he hopes students here can learn more about the Nanjing Massacre, so that they will cherish peace and contribu...

+ Plaza Hollywood cinema likely to close on Friday—A cinema in Diamond Hill will likely cease operations on Friday, potentially becoming the seventh movie theatre to close this year. Even though th...

+ Lam Cheuk-ting, six others found guilty of rioting—Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and six other defendants were on Thursday convicted of rioting in Yuen Long during the 2019 protests. They were foun...

+ Surge in cases involving impersonation of officials—Police on Thursday reported a surge in cases involving the impersonation of officials, with nearly 900 scams reported in the initial 10 months of this...

+ Boost exchanges between HK and capital: CE—Chief Executive John Lee has urged Hong Kong business representatives in Beijing to take a leading role in facilitating exchanges between the SAR and ...

+ 'HK exports to see 4 percent growth in 2025'—Hong Kong’s exports will grow by four percent in the next year, according to a forecast by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The co...

+ Ceiling for severance pay could be as high as HK$200k—The government has proposed that employees who lose their jobs after their companies go bankrupt can get as much as HK$200,000 of severance pay - doub...

+ HKGCC predicts 2.3% GDP growth in 2025—The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) on Thursday predicted real GDP growth of 2.3 percent in 2025, along with a headline inflation rate o...

+ Tang, Tse drop match in badminton World Tour Finals—The SAR's star badminton pair of Jordan Tang and Tse Ying-suet lost on Thursday at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou. The national team's Zheng Siw...

+ 'Hiring plans will be more conservative in 2025 Q1'—A human resources company on Thursday said the hiring intentions of local companies will be more conservative in the first quarter of next year, amid ...

+ Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest—Hong Kong's star swimmer Siobhan Haughey on Thursday advanced to the final round of the 100-metre freestyle event at the World Aquatics Championships ...

+ Port Island to reopen after dinosaur fossil excavation—The government has announced that Port Island will reopen on Thursday after the excavation of dinosaur fossils was completed there. Around 30 rock...

+ AirBadminton to feature at Kai Tak sports mall—The project director of Kai Tak Sports Park on Wednesday said the venue is well-positioned to showcase Hong Kong as a host city for mega events. A...

+ Hard to set sexual abuse allegation time frame: govt—Welfare minister Chris Sun said on Wednesday that it would be rather difficult to set a time frame as to how quickly the authorities should make publi...

+ Haughey tops heat in final tournament before hiatus—Hong Kong's superstar swimmer Siobhan Haughey on Wednesday advanced to the 100m freestyle semi-finals at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest,...

+ HK can become a green tech hub: think tank—Hong Kong has the potential to become a green technology hub, according to a study conducted by the government’s investment promotion agency and accou...

+ 'Mega events in first half drew HK$2.4bn in spending'—The government on Wednesday said that mega events in the first half of the year had attracted an estimated 550,000 visitors, who spent around HK$2.4 b...

+ HK badminton duo win opener at World Tour Finals—Shuttlers Jordan Tang and Tse Ying-suet from the SAR began their final tournament of the year on a high, defeating a pair from Chinese Taipei in strai...

+ 'Passengers won't pay for transition to e-buses'—Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said on Wednesday that he believes the additional costs incurred in Hong Kong's planned transition ...

+ Private school accused of not refunding debentures—A group of parents have accused private school Han Academy of failing to refund debentures as promised after their children left the school. Accord...

+ Private school accused of not refunding capital levy—A group of parents have accused private school Han Academy of failing to refund capital levies as promised after their children left the school. Ac...

+ Private school accused of not returning bonds—A group of parents have accused private school Han Academy of failing to repay contribution bonds as promised after their children left the school. ...

+ HK to further contribute to GBA development: CE—Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday that Hong Kong will continue to make use of its strengths in the fields of aviation and cargo to contribute...

+ OSC supports charity to help low-resourced teens—A charity dedicated to empower young people has strived to help low-resourced teenagers become better problem-solvers and be more resilient. Found...

+ Tap into the mainland database for clinical trials: CE—Hong Kong's healthcare sector needs to maximise its edge on the international stage by collaborating with its mainland counterparts in clinical trials...

+ Time to promote the use of electric vehicles: govt—Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Tuesday said it is time to promote the use of electric vehicles, given the drop in prices. A...

+ China to impose visa curbs on US officials over HK—The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said it would impose visa restrictions on US personnel who are deemed to have "behaved poorly" on Hong Kong-related is...

+ Govt rolls out climate disclosure roadmap—The government on Tuesday rolled out a roadmap for Hong Kong to align its sustainability disclosure requirements with international standards. It ...

+ CE to conduct duty visit to Beijing on Wednesday—Chief Executive John Lee will travel to Beijing for his annual duty visit on Wednesday to meet senior officials. He will make a four-day visit to ...

+ HK embracing digital transformation in insurance: CE—Hong Kong is embracing digital transformation in the insurance sector and taking steps to address growing challenges brought by climate change, Chief ...

+ '10 minutes to visit pandas sufficient'—Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong on Tuesday said 10-minute limits placed on visits to the giant pandas An An and Ke Ke helped prevent overcrowding. T...

+ Lawmaker urges more flexible sports funding system—The city's sports sector lawmaker has called for more flexibility in the funding system for sports, and not just focus on Olympic and Asian Games part...

+ Taxi trade reps welcome cameras, e-payment plan—Some taxi and transport trade representatives have reacted positively to the government's proposal to make the installation of surveillance cameras in...

+ Ex-lawmaker Chim Pui-chung, son convicted of fraud—Former lawmaker Chim Pui-chung and his son were on Monday found guilty of conspiracy to defraud more than HK$42 million in transactions linked to a li...

+ Privacy breaches spark fraud alert for jobseekers—Swindlers could be harvesting the personal information of jobseekers to commit fraud, a watchdog warned on Monday, after it found privacy breaches inv...

+ Govt dept gets enforcement notice over Covid data leak—A government department failed to take adequate measures to protect the personal data of thousands of people ordered to undergo Covid tests back in 20...

+ Govt to mandate cameras and e-payments for cabs—Transport officials on Monday said they plan to require taxi drivers to install surveillance cameras inside their vehicles by the end of 2026, and pro...

+ Streetathon organiser says instructions could improve—The organiser of Hong Kong Streetathon has admitted that instructions could have been clearer after some half-marathon runners went miles out of their...

+ OSC funding helps neuromuscular disorder patients—When Fok Mei-ling's son was born in 1991, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy - a rare genetic disorder. She was told he may not live past h...

+ 3D scans of Notre Dame aid restoration efforts—An architect in Hong Kong says laser scanning of Paris' famous Notre Dame Cathedral, carried out by late art historian Andrew Tallon, played a crucial...

+ HK Streetathon ends with some going the extra mile—Nearly 17,000 runners took part in this year's Hong Kong Streetathon on Sunday, but some unintentionally went further than the standard distance durin...

+ Hong Kong corals in healthy condition: AFCD—The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) on Sunday said Hong Kong's coral reefs are generally healthy, although bleaching was obs...

+ Officials optimistic about tourism sector this month—Tourism officials on Sunday expressed optimism the industry would enjoy a merry festive period this year, in part because of the boost by the resumpti...

+ People flock to Ocean Park for An An and Ke Ke debut—Panda enthusiasts gathered at Ocean Park on Sunday to get a sight of An An and Ke Ke, as the two pandas gifted by Beijing made their public debut toda...

+ 'No worries over undersubscribed bonds'—The finance chief on Sunday said there is no need for concern after the latest offering of retail infrastructure bonds, totalling HK$20 billion, fell ...

+ Govt mulls rewards for exposing future poor SDUs—Housing chief Winnie Ho said officials could reward informants who alert authorities to poor quality sub-divided units (SDUs), when the flats are subj...

+ Govt mulling rewards for exposing future poor SDUs—Housing chief Winnie Ho said officials could reward informants who alert authorities to poor quality sub-divided units (SDUs), when the flats are subj...

+ Giant pandas keep original names, An An and Ke Ke—The two giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by the central government will retain their original names, An An and Ke Ke, which symbolise peace, stability...

+ 'Tai Lam Tunnel fee adjustment plans are balanced'—New transport chief Mable Chan said on Saturday that further fee reductions at the Tai Lam Tunnel are not possible, as additional vehicle flow will le...

+ Pokémon Go trainers embark on city safari in HK—Pokémon enthusiasts from around the world are in Hong Kong for the city's inaugural "Pokémon Go City Safari" event, where the popular mobile app will ...

+ Subdivided tenants' rights protected by law: minister—Housing minister Winnie Ho said on Saturday the Rating and Valuation Department has received two complaints of landlords forcing tenants of subdivided...

+ Stress tests to tweak Kai Tak transport links—The SAR's new transport minister vowed on Saturday to ensure that the new Kai Tak Sports Park's transport links is capable of meeting every possible e...

+ Aberdeen blaze put out after almost five hours—The No. 3 alarm fire in Aberdeen was put out at 8.55pm on Friday, almost five hours after it started. Officials said the blaze broke out at a ship...

+ Customs issue warning over unsafe toy with syringe—Customs officers on Friday issued a warning about a stress-relieving toy that comes with a syringe, urging shops to remove the item from their shelves...

+ CE appoints chairs to several university councils—The Chief Executive has appointed Kennedy Wong as the chairman of the Council of the Baptist University (HKBU), and Michael Ngai as the head of the Ci...

+ Firefighters battle No 3 alarm blaze in Aberdeen—At least nine people were evacuated over a fire in Aberdeen on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at a shipyard on Shum Wan Road at around 4.10pm...

+ Court rejects bid to challenge denial of early release—The High Court on Friday rejected a bid by an inmate jailed for inciting secession to challenge the authorities' decision denying him early release un...

+ Final residents of Wah Fu Estate to leave homes sooner—The last remaining residents of the Wah Fu public housing estate in Pok Fu Lam that is set to be redeveloped will have to leave their homes several ye...

+ More subsidised dental services on the way—The government on Friday said it will roll out a series of projects to help people access dental services, with a focus on those most in need. This...

+ Police appeal for information on missing man—Police are appealing to the public for information on a man who has been reported missing in Wong Tai Sin since Monday. Hussain Fida, 72, went miss...

+ Giant red ball popping up across Hong Kong—A huge bright red ball is popping up in various places in Hong Kong from Friday until next Sunday as part of "the world’s longest-running street artwo...

+ 'New HK Island transit line could be 40pc cheaper'—Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Friday said construction cost for the South Island Line (West) is expected to be 40 percent less t...

+ Tourists satisfied with cruise terminal transport—Asia's largest cruise ship, the Spectrum of the Seas, docked at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on Friday morning, with passengers saying they were satisfied ...

+ 190 led to safety in observation wheel malfunction—Nearly 200 people were led to safety after the Hong Kong Observation Wheel at the Central Harbourfront malfunctioned on Thursday afternoon, with the r...

+ 200 led to safety after observation wheel malfunction—Police said on Thursday that nearly 200 people were trapped for less than an hour on board the Hong Kong Observation Wheel in Central, after it appare...

+ First test events at Kai Tak Arena this weekend—The authorities will hold their first test event at the Kai Tak Arena within the sports park on Saturday, with two basketball games in the afternoon. ...

+ New appointments will improve governance: Lau Siu-kai—A senior member of a leading national think tank on Thursday said he thinks the reshuffle of the SAR cabinet will serve as a stimulus for better gover...

+ New transport chief to push forward existing plans—Newly appointed Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Thursday said she was confident she could bring impetus to the bureau and lead her...

+ Rosanna Law 'confident' in new secretary role—Newly appointed Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law on Thursday said her bureau will be well prepared for the official opening of Ka...

+ Rosanna Law 'confident' ahead of new secretary role—Newly appointed Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law on Thursday said her lack of prior experience in the bureau won’t affect her wor...

+ Lawmakers voice support for new ministers—Executive Council convenor and New People's Party lawmaker Regina Ip said it's an appropriate time for the government to appoint two "young and energe...

+ New tolls to drive Tai Lam Tunnel capacity: official—Plans to impose time-varying tolls at Tai Lam Tunnel could help it reach full capacity, an official said on Thursday. Speaking on an RTHK programm...

+ CE replaces Lam Sai-hung, Kevin Yeung as ministers—Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday announced Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin ...

+ Lam Sai-hung, Kevin Yeung removed as ministers: Xinhua—The State Council on Thursday announced that two SAR cabinet ministers – Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung and Secretary for Culture,...

+ Kai Tak terminal gets set for mega cruise arrival—The government on Wednesday has announced a series of measures to boost public transport capacity to and from the Kai Tak cruise terminal this weekend...

+ HK students excel in maths and science in global study—Hong Kong pupils remain competitive among their worldwide peers in mathematical and scientific literacy, finishing among the top 10 in a major interna...

+ 'Prioritise wildlife conservation during development'—The Hong Kong Biodiversity Expert Group on Wednesday called on the government and developers to minimise the impact of development on the city's wildl...

+ 'HK children struggle to get resilience training'—Outward Bound Hong Kong on Wednesday said a survey it's carried out suggests most children in Hong Kong lack confidence in their resilience and are un...

+ Notre-Dame AR exhibition takes HKers to Paris—A French cultural and educational organisation is launching an immersive augmented reality experience of Notre-Dame de Paris on Sunday, coinciding wit...

+ Significant rise in airplane theft cases in 2024: govt—The government said the number of thefts on board Hong Kong-bound aircraft for the first 10 months of the year reached a seven-year high, involving pr...

+ Proposed Tai Lam Tunnel tolls are reasonable: lawmaker—The government’s plan to charge time-varying tolls for the Tai Lam Tunnel has been welcomed by transport sector lawmaker Frankie Yick who describes th...

+ Govt reviewing scheme to help traffic accident victims—Labour and welfare minister Chris Sun on Wednesday said officials were looking at lowering the maximum amount of sick leave allowed under a subsidy sc...

+ CUHK invents non-invasive way to find bowel disease—Chinese University researchers on Wednesday said they have invented non-invasive technology to identify bowel disease, reducing the need for endoscopi...

+ Govt urges HK residents to be careful in South Korea—Hong Kong tourists heading to South Korea on Wednesday said they were not fazed about the short-lived martial law in the country as the government cal...

+ Follow the Constitution when deepening reform: CE—Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said it is important to uphold the Constitution when making legislative and policy changes, to ensure reform is ...

+ Time-varying tolls proposed for Tai Lam Tunnel—The government says it plans to charge time-varying tolls for the Tai Lam Tunnel after it takes control of the infrastructure in the New Territories o...

+ Charity hopes OSC funding can help educate refugees—A charity group which helps the refugee community is seeking support to boost its efforts to educate the needy, particularly to make recipients more t...

+ HK must reform amid economic transformation: CE—Chief Executive John Lee said the time is ripe for various sectors in Hong Kong to speed up reform, and there is no exception for the government espec...

+ HK marks Constitution Day with flag-raising ceremony—Justice Secretary Paul Lam on Wednesday said the Constitution provides the fundamental legal protection for the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, ...

+ Hiker dies after being stung by bees—A man died after reportedly being stung by bees while hiking in Tai Po on Tuesday. Police received a call from a woman at 4:15pm, saying she and h...

+ Ideas for Ocean Park to cut costs and raise revenues—Lawmakers on Tuesday discussed ways to help Ocean Park improve its finances after it posted a deficit of more than HK$71 million for the financial yea...

+ HK children don't exercise enough: study—A new study shows that most schoolchildren in Hong Kong are not doing the 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day recommended by the Worl...

+ 'Rise in Hongkongers allegedly trafficked to SE Asia'—Security minister Chris Tang has warned against a resurgence of cases involving Hong Kong residents allegedly being held captive in Southeast Asia to ...

+ 'HKU community pharmacy for education, research use'—The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday said its community pharmacy merged pharmaceutical services with education and research, which is differen...

+ 'Northern Metropolis will have good investment return'—Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said he believes the Northern Metropolis project will bring a good return on investment and the public will be abl...

+ Cut education spending to reduce deficit: economist—A local economist on Tuesday suggested the government reduce spending on education to save money. Financial Secretary Paul Chan earlier revised the...

+ Golf club ruling won't affect housing supply: CE—A court ruling overturning the approval of an environmental study on building flats on Fanling golf course won't significantly affect Hong Kong's publ...

+ Govt seeking new economic growth points: CE—Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that the government will introduce different measures to spur economic growth amid a larger-than-expected bud...

+ 'HK youth should know more about China's diplomacy'—The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said it hopes Hong Kong youngsters can have a greater understanding of the...

+ Court halts Fanling golf course flats plan—The High Court has overturned the government's approval of an environmental study into plans to build public flats on part of the Fanling Golf Course,...

+ Consultation on subdivided flats plan begins—A two-month consultation exercise on proposed regulations aimed at ridding the city of poor quality subdivided flats began on Monday. At a housing ...

+ Largest panda-themed exhibition to showcase across HK—A local creative studio is hosting an exhibition called "Panda Go! Fest HK" showcasing 2,500 panda sculptures at various iconic locations across the S...

+ HK Island to get 'smart and green' transit line—Transport officials say they hope to kick-start construction projects for a transit line linking HKU and Wong Chuk Hang MTR stations in 2027. In a ...

+ HK will become a higher education hub: CE—Chief Executive John Lee on Monday said Hong Kong would continue to leverage its advantages under the One Country, Two Systems framework and use its g...

+ Govt expects deficit to balloon to HK$100bn—The government has doubled its estimated deficit for the current financial year to around HK$100 billion, citing lower revenue mainly due to poor asse...

+ 'Shallow waters contributed to whale's death'—The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department revealed on Monday that Hong Kong's shallow waters was a factor leading to the death of a whale...

+ OSC funding helps care home support ageing residents—A residential care home serving people with disabilities for almost six decades in Hong Kong is seeking support to enhance its care services for agein...

+ Giant pandas make media debut at Ocean Park—Two giant pandas gifted by the central government on Monday made their debut to the media after completing their quarantine at Ocean Park. The pai...

+ Tote bag found in dead whale during necropsy—The Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) on Sunday said a tote bag was found inside a whale, which died earlier in the day. ...

+ District Office reports theft of laptop and mobile—The Sai Kung District Office on Sunday said a laptop and a mobile phone belonging to one of its care teams have been stolen. The office says the devic...

+ Man charged with trafficking dangerous drugs—A 54-year-old man has been charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drugs. Customs arrested the man on Friday at Hong Kong Internationa...

+ Offer public housing to more non-elderly singles: SoCo—A community group on Sunday called on the government to allow more non-elderly single people to get public housing. According to the Society for Co...

+ Make every dollar count, says audit director—Government departments and public organisations should take the lead in cutting cost and increasing revenue in light of a budget deficit, the director...

+ 'Stranded whale might be hurt before entering HK'—An injured whale that died after being stranded in Tai O might have been hurt or fallen sick before entering Hong Kong waters, a marine conservationis...

+ Return of multi-entry permits boosts HK's economy: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the resumption of multi-entry permits for Shenzhen residents visiting Hong Kong will boost the local tourism, retai...

+ Stranded whale dies near Tai O: AFCD—A stranded whale has died near Tai O despite efforts by a team of veterinarians to help it. A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conserva...

+ Govt to take mega arts events applications more often—The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau announced on Saturday that starting from next year, the Mega Arts and Cultural Events fund will adopt a fixed o...

+ 'Perfect time to develop sports as an industry'—A sports professor at the Hong Kong Baptist University on Saturday said now is the best time for Hong Kong to develop sports as an industry and that p...

+ HK well-prepared for multi-entry travellers: minister—The Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, said on Saturday that staff at border control points are well-prepared to handle a surge in travellers in the ...

+ Police charge man over deadly 1997 karaoke blaze—Police said on Saturday that they've laid a holding charge of murder against a 52-year-old man on suspicion of setting a Tsim Sha Tsui karaoke parlour...

+ Fugitive linked to 1997 karaoke arson sent back to HK—Police said on Friday that a man has been arrested on suspicion of setting a Tsim Sha Tsui karaoke parlour on fire 27 years ago, leaving 17 people dea...

+ New World CEO Eric Ma resigns after just two months—New World Development announced on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Eric Ma has resigned with immediate effect, just a little more than two months ...

+ RTHK chief Eddie Cheung to take up new role in January—The government announced on Friday that the Director of Broadcasting, Eddie Cheung, will become the new permanent secretary for the environment and ec...

+ Northern Metropolis projects to invite tender in 2025—The government says it will start accepting tenders for three pilot development areas in the Northern Metropolis as soon as the second half of next ye...

+ 'Boost from multi-entry permits will take time'—The Hong Kong Retail Management Association on Friday hailed the mainland authorities' move to bring back multi-entry visas for Shenzhen residents vis...

+ Enterprises look forward to Northern Metropolis—Enterprise representatives said on Friday they are confident about the development of the Northern Metropolis. A total of 85 companies were presen...

+ Businesses urged to join Northern Metropolis projects—Chief Executive John Lee on Friday called on the business sector to get on board with the development of the Northern Metropolis, adding that the gove...

+ Parties give permit change the thumbs-up—Two political parties on Friday expressed support for the mainland's move to bring back multi-entry permits for Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong....

+ Shenzhen permits move will boost tourism sector: TIC—The Travel Industry Council (TIC) on Friday welcomed the mainland's move to allow Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong as many times as they want in ...

+ More flights, cheaper fares on the way: airport boss—The new three-runway system will enable more flights to and from Chek Lap Kok and will bring down air fares, Airport Authority chief Steven Yiu said o...

+ Shenzhen to get multi-entry visas for HK from Sunday—More than 10 million people in Shenzhen will be allowed to visit Hong Kong as many times as they like from December 1, the authorities said on Friday....

+ HK's Eastern knocked out of AFC Champions League Two—Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern on Thursday night crashed out of contention in the AFC Champions League Two – Asia's second-tier club football t...

+ Zeman calls for 'panda island' attraction—A former chairman of Ocean Park says the theme park needs to make the most of its unique panda attractions to boost returns and get back to profitabil...

+ Govt condemns EU Parliament's HK resolution—The Hong Kong government said on Thursday that it rejects and strongly disapproves of the European Parliament’s so-called resolution on Hong Kong. ...

+ Man arrested for suspected arson in Tsuen Wan—Police said a 75-year-old man has been arrested on Thursday in connection with a fire that broke out along a road in Tsuen Wan the day before. The...

+ Beijing rejects Washington's travel advisory for HK—The Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong on Thursday said it strongly disapproves and rejects a decision by Washingto...

+ HK restaurants urged to get Halal certification—The Tourism Board and certification authorities are encouraging restaurants, hotels and attractions to enhance their Muslim-friendly offerings by obta...

+ Three-runway system now up and running—The HK$141 billion three-runway system at Hong Kong airport went into operation on Thursday, with authorities hailing it as a historic moment for the ...

+ Everyone should support carers, says Chris Sun—Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Thursday that the government cannot make the lives of carers better on its own and all sectors must...

+ 'News of multi-entry visas, scheme expansion coming'—Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday hinted there would soon be news on the administration's request for changes to visa arrangements for mainland res...

+ Men feel less included in society, survey finds—Men feel they are less included in society than women, according to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong Christian Service. The group surveyed 1,026...

+ CE calls on business leaders to support RCEP bid—Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday called on business leaders to help with Hong Kong's bid to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (...

+ Ocean Park sees deficit despite visitor, income surge—Ocean Park has recorded a deficit of more than HK$71 million for the financial year ending in June, despite revenue and visitor numbers hitting five-y...

+ Govt vows to take down cybercriminals with technology—The government on Thursday warned that technology-related crimes are on the rise in Hong Kong, while vowing to work with other jurisdictions to take o...

+ Analyst sees slight growth in home prices in 2025—A property analyst says housing prices are bottoming out and should stabilise next year, with possible growth of under five percent. Hannah Jeong,...

+ 'GBA trip provides insight into HK's development'—Chief Secretary Eric Chan on Wednesday said a three-day visit to the Greater Bay Area has offered authorities insight into developing the Northern Met...

+ Banker Peter Wong named new HKU council chair—Banker Peter Wong has been named the new chairman of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) governing council, succeeding barrister Priscilla Wong after he...

+ Auditor finds hitches with care home voucher scheme—The Audit Commission said on Wednesday that it has found a number of administrative issues with a government voucher scheme for elderly people to pay ...

+ Four appeal in subversion case—Four people who were jailed for conspiracy to commit subversion in Hong Kong's largest national security trial to date have appealed against their con...

+ Auditor urges closer scrutiny of drone registrations—The Audit Commission has urged the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) to improve its verification procedures when registering drones, after finding multi...

+ Police investigate cause of noise barrier fire—Police on Wednesday launched an investigation after a six-metre-tall noise barrier along a road in Tsuen Wan caught fire. Emergency personnel were ...

+ Help make HK a green finance hub, CE tells bankers—Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday told the banking sector to gear up and help realise the government's vision of turning Hong Kong into a regional...

+ Customs arrest seven in 'space oil' operations—Customs officers on Wednesday said they arrested five men and two women in a series of anti-drugs operations this month involving "space oil" and an a...

+ HKU to ensure Hong Kong's doctor supply—The head of the University of Hong Kong's medical faculty said on Wednesday that it is important to ensure that support for all medical schools will c...

+ Three-year jail terms proposed over substandard flats—The government is proposing that landlords who rent out poor quality subdivided flats face prison terms of up to three years and fines as high as HK$3...

+ Lawmaker labels new arts blueprint 'a breakthrough'—A member of the government's Advisory Committee on Arts Development says a new blueprint for the sector is a big leap forward. Lawmaker Johnny Ng t...

+ Home prices rebound slightly in October—Home prices rose in October after five months of falls, according to government data released on Wednesday. Figures from the Rating and Valuation D...

+ Pandas gifted by Beijing to make public debut on Dec 8—The public will get to meet two pandas sent by the central government as gifts to the SAR on December 8, a day after an introductory ceremony at Ocean...

+ OSC beneficiary empowers inmates through peer running—A former inmate has credited a local charity with helping him reintegrate into society and overcome many challenges in his life. John has now becom...

+ Govt rejects letter slandering HK's reputation—The Hong Kong government on Tuesday strongly disapproved and opposed a letter from US politicians to the country’s treasury secretary, saying that it ...

+ Police arrest 59 in anti-loan shark operation—Police on Tuesday said they arrested 59 people, after officers busted syndicates allegedly linked to loan shark and illegal debt collection activities...

+ Arts and culture blueprint welcomed by stakeholders—A renowned theatre producer and curator on Tuesday welcomed the government's new roadmap on promoting arts and culture development in Hong Kong, sayin...

+ Ombudsman probes construction waste recycling—Ombudsman Jack Chan announced on Tuesday that he has launched an investigation into construction waste recycling services provided by the government, ...

+ Govt 'respects' CFA ruling on same-sex couples—The government and the Housing Authority on Tuesday both said they respect the top court's ruling that grants subsidised housing benefits to same-sex ...

+ Police charge woman after Kowloon City drugs bust—A 30-year-old woman has been charged with drug trafficking and the illegal sale of part one poisons. It follows a police raid on a building in Emm...

+ Govt unveils arts and culture industry blueprint—The government has vowed to leverage Hong Kong's strengths to make the SAR an international cultural exchange centre, as it unveiled a development pla...

+ CFA affirms housing rights of same-sex couples—Hong Kong's top court has affirmed earlier court rulings granting subsidised housing benefits to same-sex couples, after finding current policies disc...

+ Service sector staff more stressed since pandemic: HKU—University of Hong Kong (HKU) researchers on Tuesday said stress levels of employees in the service industry must be dealt with for the SAR to further...

+ 'Elderly need to stay warm in cold weather'—The Senior Citizen Home Safety Association on Tuesday said it has been proactively informing and advising elderly people about an impending cold spell...

+ Use of AI, robotics 'promising'—The innovation and technology chief on Tuesday expressed confidence in the use of artificial intelligence and robotics, saying these are “immensely pr...

+ HK, Guangdong forge closer ties in conference—The director of the central government's liaison office on Monday urged Hong Kong and Guangdong to work together to bring positive developments for th...

+ Hong Kong stocks close lower—Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Monday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.4 percent at 19,150. The Shanghai Composite Index finished down 0...

+ Drones to be used to probe construction site safety—Labour officials on Monday said they plan to start using drones in around a year's time to check safety issues at construction sites. In the first ...

+ HK will continue to help GBA companies go global: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Monday said Hong Kong will continue to play an important role in helping companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) go g...

+ 'Junior staff not off the hook for medical blunders'—A Hospital Authority director on Monday said holding senior managers to account for any medical blunders at public hospitals won't mean that lower-ran...

+ Cross-border road cycling race a 'success'—Hong Kong Sports Institute cycling head coach Hervé Dagorne on Monday hailed as a success Sunday's cross-border road race, an event that was largely s...

+ Road cycling trial took less time than anticipated—The head of the National Games Coordination Office on Monday said the overall time taken for a cross-border cycling race on Sunday was shorter than ex...

+ HA looking to use AI to identify high-risk patients—Public hospitals hope that artificial intelligence will help them identify and treat high risk patients at an earlier stage. The Hospital Authorit...

+ OSC funding helps promote inclusiveness in hiking—A charity advocating for the conservation of the city's countryside through connecting the public with nature is one of the beneficiaries of this year...

+ Carbon monoxide poisoning leads to government warnings—The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on Sunday said people should only use gas water heaters in well-ventilated areas. It made the comment after a 5...

+ Reed captures Hong Kong Golf Open crown—American golfer Patrick Reed has won the Hong Kong open in style, shooting a 22-under overall to clinch the title on Sunday. The overnight leader e...

+ 'Volunteering scheme aims to motivate CSSA recipients'—Secretary for labour and welfare Chris Sun on Sunday defended plans to mandate certain government subsidy recipients to do voluntary work, saying it i...

+ Youths need more career planning guidance: research—Five in six young adults in Hong Kong believe the city needs to undergo economic transformation, but only two in 10 of them have considered a career p...

+ Police arrest 11 over online shopping 'scams'—Police on Sunday said they arrested 11 people, including a student, after officers said they busted a local fraud syndicate allegedly behind three onl...

+ Police arrest 11 over online shopping scams—Police on Sunday said they arrested 11 people, including a student, after busting a local fraud syndicate allegedly behind three online shopping scams...

+ Two women charged after cannabis found at airport—Two women, aged 38 and 44, have been charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drugs. Customs arrested them on Saturday, after officers f...

+ Smooth riding for cyclists in cross-border test race—A cross-border road cycling race which doubled as a test event for the National Games held in the Greater Bay Area next year went ahead smoothly on Su...

+ Govt-market integration key for Hetao: Sun Dong—The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry on Sunday said government backing and an efficient market are both necessary, if plans to expand...

+ Mixed reactions to third stress test in Kai Tak—The police on Saturday evening said a test event at Kai Tak had gone smoothly, and the results were satisfactory. They added that they think the venue...

+ 'Lawmakers can get to the next level under one roof'—Lawmakers can start moving into new offices on Saturday, with the renovation works for the first phase of the expansion project at the Legislative Cou...

+ Twin panda cubs celebrate 100 days—Hongkongers were out bright and early on Saturday to celebrate the twin panda cubs' 100 days at Ocean Park. Many donned panda headbands and costum...

+ Police plan to use test strips to detect 'space oil'—Police commissioner Raymond Siu revealed on Saturday that the force made over 90 arrests for offenses related to "space oil" in the first 10 months of...

+ 'Two years suitable to comply with new sports rules'—Sports sector lawmaker Kenneth Fok said that a two-year time frame is suitable for sports bodies to comply with new standards, adding that the Nationa...

+ 'Two years suitable to comply with new standards'—Sports sector lawmaker Kenneth Fok said that a two-year time frame is suitable for sports bodies to comply with new standards, adding that the Nationa...

+ 'Senior staff held more accountable increases morale'—The head of the Hospital Authority emphasised that its plan to hold senior staff more accountable when medical blunders occur will not demoralise work...

+ 'Hospital higher-ups should be on the hook for errors'—Holding senior managers at public hospitals accountable for blunders means they have the responsibility to try to prevent them from happening, medical...

+ Two die in separate work accidents—Two men died in separate industrial accidents in Central and Tung Chung on Friday, sparking fresh calls to protect workers' safety. In one of the c...

+ Funding to help scrap MPF offset mechanism endorsed—Lawmakers have approved HK$33.5 billion in funding to help with the abolition of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism. The mecha...

+ Improving governance and accountability a priority: HA—Hong Kong's hospital bosses have vowed to clarify the responsibility of staff of all ranks and strengthen accountability of senior management when it ...

+ Bus fare increase requests opposed by lawmakers—Some lawmakers attending a Legco transport panel meeting on Friday voiced their opposition to fare increase applications made by franchised bus operat...

+ Super Sixes to be held next month—The Super Sixes, a lacrosse tournament, will be held in Hong Kong for the second time in December, with local players seeing it as an opportunity to t...

+ Global investors remain confident in Hong Kong: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Friday said global investors have confidence in Hong Kong, dismissing reports of capital moving out of the city. ...

+ Hospital Authority to reform its governance—The Hospital Authority (HA) is to set up a committee to reform its governance and structure after the government ordered a review of its management fo...

+ People gather to see PLA Navy ships—Residents and tourists gathered at China Merchant Wharf in Western on Friday to get a view of the People's Liberation Army Navy's assault ship the Ha...

+ Cyberport ready for low-altitude flying tests: CEO—Cyberport CEO Rocky Cheng said on Thursday that the park was well-positioned for low-altitude flying trials with its ample space and a pier, adding th...

+ MTR says East Rail line returning to normal—The MTR Corporation said on Friday that normal services are resuming on the East Rail line after an equipment fault on a train near University Station...

+ CE and mainland officials welcome navy vessels—Chief Executive John Lee has extended a warm welcome to two of the country’s navy vessels - a destroyer and an amphibious assault ship - that are maki...

+ HK inflation at 1.4 percent in October—Consumer prices rose 1.4 percent year-on-year in October, according to the official figure released on Thursday. It was the smallest increase in fi...

+ Police arrest 65 over suspected prostitution ring—Police on Thursday said they have arrested 65 people over various alleged offences linked to a suspected prostitution ring. Officers said they bel...

+ Arrest over red paint damage case at govt HQ—A woman has been arrested in connection with a criminal damage case at Central Government Offices. Police said the suspect, 46, was arrested in Tai...

+ Two battleships visit HK for five days—Two of the nation's navy battleships, a destroyer and an amphibious assault ship, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day visit. Members ...

+ SAR has larger role in Belt and Road: Beijing official—A senior Beijing official has stressed that Hong Kong is playing a larger part in the Belt and Road Initiative, saying the city's dispute resolution m...

+ 'Provide flexibility for sports bodies to improve'—The SAR's squash association on Thursday urged the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China to provide flexibility for ...

+ Govt condemns remarks against subversion case verdict—The Hong Kong government on Wednesday said it strongly condemns and opposes some Western governments, anti-China groups and politicians, as well as fo...

+ Jimmy Lai takes stand in national security trial—Former media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Wednesday began testifying in his national security trial. Lai said he had made donations to local and overseas gr...

+ Sports bodies that don't improve face subsidy cuts—The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China on Wednesday said member associations that fail to meet new standards in...

+ Stay agile and innovative to remain competitive: FS—Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong must remain agile and innovative amid evolving global dynamics, adding that countries and businesses are ...

+ Phase 1 of Shenzhen-HK tech zone plan expanded—The government on Wednesday unveiled the development outline for the Hong Kong section of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovati...

+ 'Let students play a part in fighting climate change'—UNICEF Hong Kong on Wednesday said everyone should play a part in living sustainably through environmental protection. This came as it surveyed 25...

+ HK$2 transport subsidy age eligibility to remain—Welfare minister Chris Sun on Monday said the government has no plans to raise the age when older people can enjoy trips on public transport for just ...

+ Customs make arrests over suspected money laundering—Customs officers on Wednesday said three people charged over a drugs case earlier this year are now also suspected of laundering money to the tune of ...

+ Road cycling trial to test spectator experience—Coordinators of a test event for the 15th National Games’ Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau road cycling race say the trial run on Sunday is to test traffic m...

+ Over 6,000 public flats recovered from tenancy abusers—Housing minister Winnie Ho said on Wednesday that officials have taken back some 6,400 public flats in the past two and a half years after tenants wer...

+ Red paint splashed outside government offices—The police on Wednesday were investigating a suspected criminal damage case outside Central Government Offices. At around 8.30am, a security patro...

+ Tsuen Wan hosts city's best and worst toilets—The Hong Kong Toilet Association says the government should increase its ratio of women's toilets to men's and include urinals in its calculation. ...

+ OSC funding improves access to mental health therapy—A pioneering initiative, one of the beneficiaries of this year's Operation Santa Claus (OSC), is hoping to improve access to mental health therapies, ...

+ HK rejects latest US congressional report—The government said on Wednesday it strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects a US congressional report that criticised the SAR and central governmen...

+ Observatory drops T1 as Man-yi moves further away—The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled all typhoon signals at 10.10 pm on Tuesday as Man-yi continues to weaken and moves away from Hong Kong. The T1...

+ National security violators will be punished: CE—Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday warned that anyone who intends to endanger national security will be punished in accordance with the law, after 45...

+ Power tariffs to climb by almost one percent in 2025—Electricity will cost slightly more for Hongkongers next year, with tariffs rising by 0.9 percent on Hong Kong Island and 0.98 percent in Kowloon and ...

+ Subversion case sentencing shows severity: Chris Tang—Secretary for Security Chris Tang said the sentences handed down on Tuesday in the city's largest national security case to date reflected the severit...

+ '50 percent more tourists to join mega events in 2025'—The government on Tuesday said it expects mega events in the first half of next year to attract 840,000 tourists, a 50 percent rise when compared with...

+ 'Govt to carefully review bus fare increase requests'—Transport Secretary Lam Sai-hung on Tuesday said the government will carefully review fare increase requests from bus operators before making any deci...

+ Seven years or more for three 'active participants'—Three of the defendants in Hong Kong's largest national security trial to date received the heaviest sentences among those considered "active particip...

+ Cathay Pacific staff to get 3.8 percent pay rises—Cathay Pacific on Tuesday announced that its employees will see average salary increases of 3.8 percent next year. The flagship carrier thanked st...

+ Another trial planned for Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground—A stress test will be conducted at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Saturday, with the police saying the aim is to test communication and trust leve...

+ Sentences based both on NSL and common law, court says—The High Court says the prison sentences it handed out on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s largest national security case so far were based not only on the 2020...

+ HK face Mauritius, set sights on third straight win—Hong Kong will be looking to record their third straight victory under newly-appointed head coach Ashley Westwood as they take on Mauritius on Tuesday...

+ Tai, three others named 'principal offenders'—In handing down sentences for subversion to 45 opposition figures on Tuesday, the High Court named four of them as "principal offenders", with former ...

+ HK must strengthen its role as an IFC: He Lifeng—Vice Premier He Lifeng says Hong Kong must enhance its status as an international financial centre to fast-track the country's development as a financ...

+ Benny Tai and 44 others jailed in subversion case—Forty-five people on Tuesday were sentenced from four years and two months to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit subversion in the city's lar...

+ T1 signal to stay until 'at least' 10pm: HKO—The Observatory on Tuesday said the T1 signal will remain in force until at least 10pm. It said Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi had continued to weak...

+ Bus operators want 6.5 to 9.5pc fare hikes: Govt—The government said three franchised bus operators have asked for fare hikes of between 6.5 and 9.5 percent. In documents submitted to the legislat...

+ Tai Lam Tunnel to charge time-varying tolls: sources—Sources said on Monday that the government plans to charge cheaper, time-varying tolls for the Tai Lam Tunnel when it takes control of the infrastruct...

+ 'Improve grazing practices to save giant wild pandas'—An associate professor of environmental science on Monday said sustainable grazing practices backed by regulations and community involvement are vital...

+ 'China to build more Belt and Road transport networks'—Vice Minister of Transport Fu Xuyin said on Monday that the nation will keep building transport networks with Belt and Road countries, while continuin...

+ T3 not likely, says observatory—The observatory on Monday said the chances of it issuing a T3 over Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi are not high, because winds across the city are not ex...

+ First electric ferry to begin tests in HK waters—Hong Kong's first electric ferry will arrive in the city this week and will be put into service after tests are completed, the Environmental Protectio...

+ Hiring all year round boosts civil service recruitment—Civil Service Secretary Ingrid Yeung on Monday said a year-round recruitment drive is proving effective in tackling a manpower crunch across various d...

+ NGO bridges silence for the deaf—A non-governmental organisation says having a hearing impairment should not be an impediment to seeking mental health support. That is why Silence ...

+ HKO issues T1 signal as Man-yi approaches—The Hong Kong Observatory issued a T1 at 6.40am on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi moved towards the SAR, and warned that it might issue a higher si...

+ Observatory to issue T1 at 6.40am—The Hong Kong Observatory says it will issue a T1 at 6.40am on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi moves towards the territory. The storm is forecast...

+ Apec summit ends with call to tackle pressing issues—The 31st edition of the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week has wrapped up with host nation Peru saying it has furthered three objectives, including fostering...

+ T1 to be issued between 6am and 9am Monday—The Hong Kong Observatory says it will issue a T1 between 6am and 9am on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi moves towards the territory. The storm i...

+ 'Carer hotline should have emergency response team'—A hotline offering assistance to caregivers is failing to address the urgent needs of some callers and a special team is needed to provide emergency s...

+ Electricians, plumbers on new workers priority list—Plumbers, electricians and specialised construction workers will be among those first invited to Hong Kong under the SAR's next scheme to bring in emp...

+ Thousands join 10km races on airport's third runway—Some 12,000 people on Sunday took part in special races on the airport's third runway to celebrate its opening later this month. The other two runw...

+ Stock Connect boosts HK's attractiveness: Paul Chan—Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that a cross-border investment programme linking Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong has boosted the SAR's a...

+ Man missing following vessel collision near Lamma—Authorities were searching for a man who fell into the sea in waters south of Lamma on Sunday morning after his fishing boat was involved in a collisi...

+ Peru trade pact set to take effect in six months: CE—Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong's new free trade agreement with Peru will take effect in about six months or so, as he urged SAR businesses to...

+ Kai Tak hosts rugby match as dummy run for new venue—The Kai Tak Sports Park on Saturday hosted an international rugby match in gloomy weather as another trial event to test the site's smaller outdoor ve...

+ CE leads publicity blitz for HK at Apec—Chief Executive John Lee had his most hectic day yet in his week-long visit of Peru, signing a free trade agreement with the nation and meeting with t...

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