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Starting Wednesday, all of Hong Kong's 28 retail banks will launch an anti-scam service called 'Money Safe', which mandates additional verification steps for withdrawing money. During a trial period, ...
Hong Kong's initiative to expedite the development of an industrial park within the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment project has received initial support from local firms. Developers view the prefe...
Over the Christmas holiday period (December 23-28), Hong Kong residents made approximately 2.73 million outbound trips, representing a 11% increase from last year's recorded figure of 2.36 million. Th...
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po expressed optimism about Hong Kong’s economic outlook for 2026, projecting a growth rate of 3.2% this year. His optimism is based on anticipated growth in mainland ...
A 34-year-old off-duty Hong Kong police officer was arrested for allegedly losing control of his Porsche and knocking down a 70-year-old man in Yuen Long. The incident occurred on On Lok Road at about...
In 2025, Singapore experienced several viral moments highlighting political slip-ups, heroic incidents like sinkhole rescues, diplomatic issues with the arrival of a new U.S. envoy, courtroom battles,...
Christmas tourists are driving up guest house bookings in Hong Kong, resulting in high room occupancy and rates not seen since five years ago. Those without reservations may face significantly higher ...
Cybersecurity experts advise Hongkongers to swiftly register on the official digital identity app for the city's new centralised pension fund system, the eMPF platform, to prevent fraud following a sc...
Hong Kong's Home Affairs Minister has warned landlords against increasing rents after the Tai Po (Wang Fuk Court) fire disaster in order to benefit from government subsidies intended to assist displac...
Cecilia, a 32-year-old Hongkonger who moved to Canada in 2023, expected her permanent residency application process to take only six months. However, she is experiencing delays beyond what was anticip...
Chinese tech firms focusing on artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips are increasingly looking towards Hong Kong for raising capital. This trend follows the successful local listings of GPU d...
A Hong Kong activist lost a legal challenge against the Correctional Services Department's rule prohibiting female inmates from wearing shorts in summer. The High Court judge rejected the argument tha...
Hong Kong's new high-speed rail routes connecting 16 mainland Chinese destinations have seen rapid sales success with seats selling out on the first day. MTR Corporation launched these additional link...
A 53-year-old Dutch man passed away after collapsing aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong. He was given emergency aid before the aircraft landed but died shortly afterward, despi...
The author describes attending a memorial service for victims of the Nanking massacre at Hong Kong government offices in Admiralty, highlighting the historical tensions between China and Japan stemmin...
According to sources, a site at To Kau Wan on northwest Lantau Island is likely being considered for the establishment of Hong Kong's first aircraft dismantling plant by a French aviation services com...
The Hong Kong residential property market saw an upsurge near year-end 2025 with a 6-month high of 5,883 deals closed in December. Despite this boost in volume, there was a slight slip in overall tran...
A study analyzing over 16,000 shark fin samples from Hong Kong markets found that 6.5% came from species protected by international agreements, outstripping official reports. The research highlights a...
Hong Kong's police chief, Joe Chow Yat-ming, has expressed intentions to enhance collaboration with ASEAN countries and solidify Hong Kong’s role in law enforcement. The city is set to host the first ...
New Hong Kong lawmaker, Julia Lau Man-kwan, aims to improve risk management for major maintenance projects after a fire in Tai Po. She will focus on ensuring proper use of public funds and removing ba...
Hong Kong experienced a retail sales increase of 6.5% year-over-year in November 2023, driven by improved local consumption and rising visitor numbers. Despite positive indicators, industry experts no...
In 2025, Hong Kong's headlines were influenced by a diverse array of figures including former lawmaker Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, gold medalist fencer turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai, and an ordinar...
The Hong Kong authorities challenged the recently released World Bank report that graded the city lower for business readiness. They argued that outdated data caused unfair evaluations. According to a...
Wharf Holdings initiated a tender on January 19th for three mansions at the ultra-luxury Plantation Road project located in Hong Kong's affluent area, The Peak. This marks a significant event in the h...
The outgoing Legislative Council chief of Hong Kong has advised new lawmakers to focus on supporting government reforms and integrating with national development aligning with Beijing's priorities. He...
Hong Kong customs have arrested five individuals suspected of laundering HK$8.9 billion over four years using a sophisticated scheme involving fake shipping websites for what authorities describe as '...
Affordable housing in Hong Kong has become a widespread issue with significant political, economic, and social implications....
The University of Hong Kong denied students access to a venue for mourning victims of the Tai Po fire, citing 'social instability' and 'force majeure'. The university's spokesman stated they followed ...
On Sunday, tourists disregarded safety and traffic rules to capture pictures of the Christmas-decorated Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui district. The landmark hotel attracted visitors who...
Colliers reports that investment from mainland China in Hong Kong's commercial real estate sector is expected to increase property deals by 10% in 2026, marking the highest level of investment since 2...
Hong Kong’s newly elected Legislative Council (LegCo) held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, focusing on follow-up actions from the 2021 Tai Po fire incident which killed at least 161 people. Chief ...
A recent poll indicates that nearly 90% of Hong Kong residents support stronger smoking control measures. An academic study suggests increasing tobacco taxes progressively could significantly reduce t...
Since expanding smoking control measures on January 1st, Hong Kong's health authorities have conducted over 1,600 inspections across the city, with more than 700 in newly designated no-smoking areas. ...
Since 2013, Rugby For Good has been using rugby as a tool to promote unity among students from diverse backgrounds in Hong Kong schools. This year, the charity is one of 13 selected by Operation Santa...
The Philippine Navy is taking action to safeguard numerous submarine cables that crisscross Philippine waters, connecting Southeast Asia with the United States, India and Hong Kong....
Over the new year period and subsequent three-day holiday, Hong Kong received approximately 660,000 visitors from mainland China, marking a 72% increase from the same period last year. The surge had s...
The Hong Kong tourism minister reported that the territory welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors on New Year’s Eve alone. The number marks a 12% year-on-year increase in tourist numbers between Christmas a...
On New Year's Day, Hong Kong registered over 215,000 visitors from mainland China, a significant increase from the approximately 106,000 recorded in 2024. The surge is attributed to a concurrent three...
The Yau Ma Tei section of Hong Kong's Central Kowloon Bypass has opened, reducing travel time from 30 minutes to five minutes for commuters. Transport and Logistics Secretary Mable Chan highlighted th...
Terence Wong Kim-shan, a 40-year veteran of Christmas lighting design in Hong Kong, continues his work by installing a festive star-lit display along Mody Lane. Commuters and residents alike take phot...
The Hong Kong government has initiated an open tender process for the next operator of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Kowloon, effective June 1, 2028. The new contract will last ten years with optiona...
Stephen Chow Sau-yan, Hong Kong's Catholic leader, issued a Christmas message addressing recent tragedy and stating that celebrating the holiday can offer hope and renewed life despite hardship....
Despite declines in Chinese stock indexes at the end of 2025, many Wall Street banks still maintain a positive outlook for 2026, though some have become more cautious. Morgan Stanley predicts that aft...
The number of registered births in Hong Kong dropped to an all-time low of 31,714 in 2025, reversing a two-year trend of growth. Despite government incentives aimed at boosting birth rates, the figure...
Ming Pao, a major Hong Kong newspaper, will cease operations in Canada by the end of January. This decision affects all newsrooms run by Ming Pao, including those in Toronto and Vancouver. Employees r...
Ministers in Singapore are examining early findings from an investigation into a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. They plan to incorporate any relevant observations into Si...
The Buildings Department of Hong Kong announced that three homeowners at the luxury Redhill Peninsula housing estate were fined a total of HK$275,000 (approximately US$35,270) for carrying out illegal...
The Deputy Financial Secretary of Hong Kong has altered his previous statement regarding rehousing options for residents affected by the tragic fire at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court estate. Initially statin...
Emperor Cinemas, the sole cinema in Ma On Shan, Hong Kong, has ceased operations, reflecting a pattern of theatre closures across the city since the pandemic began. The company did not provide reasons...
Hong Kong authorities are using AI and laser-based sensors to enhance environmental impact assessments for major projects. Tools such as bird species detectors and tree monitors have been employed at ...