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Hong Kong's police chief has announced that facial recognition technology may be integrated into public CCTV cameras this year following the resolution of legal and technical challenges. The plan incl...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has significantly enhanced its role as a global trading hub by nearly doubling its non-oil trade since 2021 to 3.8 trillion dirhams ($1.03 trillion), surpassing Hong Kon...
After nearly 6 months of hearings, Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was sentenced to 20 years in prison for offenses unrelated to advocating democracy or opposing Communist Party rule. The ruling highlights the po...
According to a report by accounting firm Deloitte, Hong Kong has seen a significant rise in single-family offices, now housing nearly 3,400 such entities. This marks a 25% increase over the past two y...
A Hong Kong court has set Monday for sentencing Jimmy Lai and his associates for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the national security law. The High Court judges selected by the city's...
Panama’s court decision to invalidate port contracts with CK Hutchison Holdings has raised concerns over the stability of global port investments due to political influence. The ruling declares a long...
According to CBRE and Knight Frank reports, Hong Kong's commercial real estate has become the fifth most favored investment destination in Asia-Pacific for cross-border capital this year. Additionally...
The article discusses criticism from Western media regarding the 20-year sentence handed down to former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, emphasizing the disparity between perceived and actu...
Kwok Yin-sang, father of activist Anna Kwok Fung-yee who is wanted by Hong Kong authorities, was convicted in a West Kowloon Court for trying to cash out his daughter’s insurance policy valued at HK$8...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Banking Committee regarding potential challenges from China in digital assets. He expressed that he wouldn't be surprised if China is co...
The arrest and imprisonment of Jimmy Lai have left Hong Kong's media community concerned about the profession's future. Media organizations are reportedly becoming more aligned with government propaga...
The father of a Hong Kong activist was convicted under the city's national security law for allegedly making false statements on an insurance application. This verdict has garnered international criti...
Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has arrested 22 individuals on suspicion of corruption and related illicit activities involving seven building renovation projects with a t...
In January 2026, Hong Kong reported an upsurge in tourism with the arrival of 7.23 million visitors, a 9.6% increase from the previous year. The Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po projected that arou...
Mo Li Ka-yin, a paralyzed Hong Kong dancer injured during a 2019 concert by the boy band Mirror, has made progress in rehabilitation, regaining some use of his right arm and sensation. This advancemen...
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu hosted a high-level meeting regarding a white paper issued by Beijing which emphasizes the importance of safeguarding national security for upholding the '...
A driver and his passenger were apprehended after their unlicensed BMW collided with a police vehicle, taxi, and bus while attempting to evade officers in Hong Kong. The crash occurred on Thursday, re...
The Hong Kong Immigration Department anticipates nearly 11.4 million people will make trips in and out of the city over the Lunar New Year holiday period, a projected increase of 16% from last year. T...
The Commissioner of Hong Kong's police force stated that despite recent societal stability, national security remains a top priority due to ongoing threats such as individuals fleeing the region and e...
Experts suggest that Indonesia's economic partnership with China and Hong Kong will likely lead to increased investments and improvements in capital markets and industries for Indonesia. Shinta Kamdan...
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu reported that many flat owners from the fire-damaged Tai Po estate are willing to sell their properties to the government as part of a rehousing plan. He hig...
In Hong Kong, the customs department reported a significant increase in illicit cigarette seizures, rising to HK$2.7 billion (approximately US$345 million) worth of contraband over a year, marking a 3...
Hong Kong's retail banks reported a 7.3% pre-tax profit growth in the recent year, marking a slower pace compared to previous years. Factors including increased bad debts and narrower net interest mar...
The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority secured a HK$3 billion (about US$383 million) loan for a period of ten years to address its funding needs. This loan will provide critical financial suppor...
Hong Kong plans to introduce a facial recognition e-channel at one checkpoint by June, reducing processing time to five seconds. The move is in response to handling record 335 million passengers enter...
Hong Kong authorities are recruiting two directors for positions overseeing information services and environmental hygiene, emphasizing 'strong political acumen.' The recruitment process is unusual as...
Public school teachers in Hong Kong withdrew HK$8.4 billion from two retirement schemes during the 2024-25 academic year, marking a third consecutive annual decline of 3.4%. The majority reason for th...
Hong Kong's police chief has harshly criticized individuals involved in crash-for-cash scams, stating their actions are 'unforgivable and unacceptable'. The force aims to accelerate investigations int...
On February 12, 2006, poor air quality caused twenty-two individuals to be hospitalized after participating in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Among them, two were critically ill as of the ...
Ngong Ping 360 reports stable revenue due to a 20% boost in retail and dining sales, compensating for static ticket revenues. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the attraction plans to introduce night...
Analysts predict increased volatility for investments under Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) during the Year of the Horse, following record earnings from the previous Year of the Snake that ...
As Hong Kong transitions into the Year of the Horse, there's an appeal for reflection on the challenges faced during the Year of the Snake, described as a period marked by change and vulnerability. Ke...
Flower sellers at Lunar New Year fairs in Hong Kong face challenges due to record-breaking warm winter temperatures, leading to premature blooming of flowers and less spending by consumers despite hig...
A commentator asserts that external debates about Hong Kong have become polarized since the national security law was implemented, neglecting careful assessments and observable changes in the city. Th...
A Hong Kong bus driver was arrested after crashing into railings on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge at around 1:50 PM on Sunday, resulting in minor injuries to 17 passengers. The injured individuals were tran...
The article discusses how recent graduates face significant challenges due to artificial intelligence (AI) eroding essential cognitive and interpersonal skills required in the current job market. Hong...
Hong Kong residents are traveling en masse for the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, with many choosing destinations across Asia. The Hong Kong International Airport and cross-border railway stations w...
Hong Kong restaurant owners are calling on authorities to inform consumers about the origin of problematic raw oysters following an increase in food poisoning incidents related to norovirus. This呼吁香港当...
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that Hong Kong authorities will soon disclose long-term rehousing solutions for residents displaced by the Tai Po fire incident. The plans address individual...
Hong Kong residents are choosing South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and mainland China as their top travel destinations during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday period. This surge in travel is due to a un...
The article discusses Hong Kong's demographic shift towards an aging population. By 2040, one-third of its residents are expected to be over 65 years old. It suggests transforming this into an economi...
Hong Kong's loss-making West Kowloon Cultural District Authority plans its inaugural bond issuance to raise up to $1 billion for operational funding. The Medium-Term Note Programme was registered with...
Hong Kong's education chief, Christine Choi Yuk-lin, stated that the government is considering allowing junior secondary school students to use English more extensively as a medium of instruction due ...
The average wait time for public rental flats in Hong Kong has increased to 5.6 years, marking three consecutive quarters of rising demand and scarcity of available units, particularly in urban areas....
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison plans to pursue all legal avenues to defend its interests following a recent court decision nullifying its operation rights for two ports in Panama. The company has called upo...
Hong Kong recorded its lowest birth rate of 31,100 in 2025, down from 32,500 in 2022. The city’s overall population is estimated at 7.51 million, with an increase of 0.1% year-over-year due to a net i...
The son and former business partner of fugitive tycoon Joseph Lau Luen-hung sold a three-bedroom luxury home in the Mid-Levels area of Hong Kong for HK$100 million (US$12.8 million). They made about H...
The article discusses how practicing law in Hong Kong involves learning about various industries and family structures through divorce cases. It emphasizes the complexity of understanding background d...
The article discusses the unsuitability of setting a uniform retirement age at 65 for all civil servants in Hong Kong. It highlights that this approach, proposed during Legislative Council debates on ...
Government social workers in Hong Kong are experiencing undue stress due to unclear roles and responsibilities regarding their support of fire survivors two months after the incident. Lack of clear gu...