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Ship captain pleads not guilty to Balticconnector damage charges
The captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship from China has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage charges related to the alleged disruption of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea last October....
Country Garden shares edge up after regulators hold back on fines over debt disclosures
Chinese property developer Country Garden saw its shares rise slightly on Wednesday following news from the Shanghai Stock Exchange that they had issued a 'circulated criticism' rather than fines for ...
Estonia holds on to 12th spot in corruption perception index
Estonia has retained its position at number 12 in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index for the current year, as it did last year. Estonia is ranked alongside Australia, Hong Kong,...
Scam cases fall for first time since 2019 in Hong Kong, annual figures show
Scam cases in Hong Kong decreased by 2.9% last year compared to the previous year, marking a decline after continuous annual increases since 2019. Total recorded crimes dropped by 5.9%, with tradition...
Hollywood stars to headline Hong Kong Comic Con
The inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con scheduled for May 29-31, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, will feature Hollywood stars Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Llo...
Hong Kong residential plot fetches US$230 million as Chinese developer outbids city rivals
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed mainland Chinese developer, acquired a 3,132-square-meter residential plot in Kowloon East through outbidding eight other developers. The stat...
Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10
Hong Kong plans to raise its minimum wage by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10, as recommended by the government’s Executive Council and the Minimum Wage Commission. The amendment will be introduced in the le...
Ports row prompts Hong Kong investors to reassess stakes in Panama: John Lee
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stated that investors are reconsidering their stakes in Panama due to a dispute over port operating concessions held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison. Lee urg...
Hong Kong stepping up as international arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says
The deputy justice secretary of Hong Kong highlights the city's growing role as an international arbitration hub and its efforts to support mainland Chinese companies in their global expansion through...
Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent
Jun Miura, Japan’s consul general to Hong Kong, marked Emperor Naruhito’s 66th birthday by noting the consulate's efforts in improving relations between Japan and Hong Kong. However, prominent local o...
Hong Kong ombudsman slams Medical Council’s ‘excessively long’ complaints system
Hong Kong's Ombudsman has criticized the Medical Council for having an excessively long complaint-handling process and a persistent backlog of cases. The Office of the Ombudsman urged the council and相...
‘Faster and safer’: Hong Kong to allow resale home payments through direct bank transfers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will permit direct bank transfers for most second-hand residential property transactions from February 28, aiming to provide a more secure and efficient alternative to...
Hong Kong hiker rescued after falling from cliff, clinging to tree
A hiker in Hong Kong was rescued after falling from a cliff and clinging to a tree branch while hiking near Tsing Shan Monastery Path in Tuen Mun. At around 12:10 pm on Thursday, he fell from the moun...
Fugitive caught after 37 years handed back to Hong Kong police
Thai police assisted Hong Kong authorities in arresting two fugitives, including an individual wanted for murder over three decades ago and another associated with robbery. The arrest of the murder su...
Hong Kong man jailed for laundering millions through scam-linked bank accounts
A 38-year-old Hong Kong man has received a four-year jail sentence after admitting to laundering millions of dollars through bank accounts linked to investment and romance scams. The defendant pleaded...
119 arrested over HK$20 million scheme selling fake ID cards for illegal work
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have arrested 119 people involved in a racket worth HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) selling fake identity cards to facilitate illegal employment of cross-bord...
Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver
The Hong Kong police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old man who was allegedly struck and killed by a taxi driver in Kwun Tong. The incident occurred on Friday night when the cab driver hit ...
Hong Kong vendors upbeat despite rent rises as crowds flock to Lunar New Year fair
Vendors at Hong Kong's largest Lunar New Year fair are optimistic about sales this year despite rising rents. On opening day in Causeway Bay, the attendance was noted to be higher than previous years....
Hong Kong set for warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record at 28 degrees
According to The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong is forecasted to see temperatures reach 28°C (82.4°F) on the eve of the Lunar New Year in 2024, potentially setting a new historical high since rec...
New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies
Scholars, professionals and former government officials have established the Hong Kong Future Economy Institute, aiming to address a perceived shortage of expertise in local studies. The institute pla...
Did Hong Kong souvenir shop tread on IP rights with viral ‘MTR station’ wall?
A souvenir shop in Hong Kong has removed lettering from its wall resembling MTR station signage amid concerns of potential trademark and copyright infringement. The MTR Corporation declined to comment...
Hong Kong cyclist dies after crashing into kerb on notorious Bride’s Pool Road
A 49-year-old cyclist died after crashing into a kerb Sunday morning on Bride’s Pool Road near Wang Chung Stream in Tai Po district of Hong Kong. The rider sustained a head injury and was pronounced d...
From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse
Hong Kong will celebrate the Lunar New Year, beginning on February 17 with an array of events and welcoming around 1.43 million visitors from mainland China between February 15 and 23. The festivities...
Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: Mable Chan
Hong Kong's Transport Secretary Mable Chan stated that the government will review and modify plans for mandatory seat belts in buses, addressing public concerns through improved installation, design, ...
Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong
A 79-year-old taxi driver was arrested by Hong Kong police on suspicion of knocking down an elderly woman in North Point early Sunday morning. The incident occurred when the driver allegedly hit the v...
Hong Kong court grants couple parenting rights in mainland Chinese surrogacy case
A Hong Kong court has issued a parental order for a local couple regarding two boys born through an illegal verbal surrogacy agreement in mainland China. The ruling acknowledges the couple's lack of k...
Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended
Transport authorities caution of traffic congestion on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge beginning Sunday due to maintenance work and Lunar New Year travel. A temporary link between Zhuhai Port and Qi...
Flower sales in Hong Kong bloom as Valentine’s Day shoppers splash out on gifts
Valentine's Day shoppers in Hong Kong are splashing out on bouquets and other gifts, resulting in a 20% rise in flower sales for some vendors at the Mong Kok Flower Market. Local authorities implement...
Angry passengers left high and dry after Star Cruises cancels Hong Kong sailing
Star Cruises cancelled a cruise scheduled for February 13th from Hong Kong due to an unforeseen technical issue, leaving passengers who had been waiting for hours upset. The company apologized and off...
Hong Kong diners bid farewell to 80-year-old Honolulu Coffee Shop in Wan Chai
An 80-year-old Hong Kong cha chaan teng, Honolulu Coffee Shop in Wan Chai, is closing down next month after a long-standing presence. The decision has prompted many locals to visit the restaurant for ...
Chinese University of Hong Kong ‘expels’ student held for sedition over Tai Po fire
Miles Kwan Ching-fung, a student at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) who was arrested on suspicion of sedition after initiating a petition regarding the Tai Po fire, has been expelled by the uni...
Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema
Sun Hung Kai Properties, manager of IFC Mall in Hong Kong's Central district, may be seeking new tenants for the space currently occupied by Palace IFC cinema. The lease at this location expires by ye...
Hong Kong diners urged to avoid raw oysters as more food poisoning cases found
Hong Kong's health department has advised diners to avoid consuming raw oysters following several incidents of norovirus-related food poisoning. Seven individuals who ate at a French restaurant in Tsi...
Hong Kong police arrest 3 men over HK$700,000 dried seafood burglary
Three individuals have been apprehended by Hong Kong law enforcement for allegedly breaking into and stealing goods worth approximately US$89,549 from a dried seafood store in Kowloon City. The stolen...
Licensee prosecuted over rat spotted in Don Don Donki sushi chiller in Hong Kong
The licensee of a Hong Kong branch of the Japanese supermarket chain Don Don Donki faces prosecution following an incident where a rat was spotted moving among pre-packed sushi boxes in a display chil...
Ex-fintech executive who stole HK$19.2 million jailed for 6½ years in Hong Kong
Shum Lok-man, a former senior executive of a Hong Kong fintech firm, was sentenced to 6½ years imprisonment for stealing HKD 19.2 million from his employer and laundering part of the funds due to a ga...
Gundam, Godzilla to headline Asian IP festival Con-Con in Hong Kong
A two-day Asian intellectual property festival named Con-Con Hong Kong will take place on April 4 and 5 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event will feature Japanese pop culture icons including the ...
Captain pleads not guilty to damaging Baltic Sea gas pipeline in Hong Kong court
A 43-year-old captain from mainland China has pleaded not guilty in Hong Kong court to severing the Balticconnector gas pipeline and damaging a telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea. The incident...
Hong Kong may set limit of 2 dogs per diner under new pet-friendly policy
Hong Kong authorities are considering implementing a policy that would allow up to two dogs per diner in restaurants licensed as pet-friendly. This comes after initial refusal by officials to set limi...
Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport
A man died after being ejected from a taxi that collided with a highway maintenance vehicle near the Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday morning. The crash occurred on the North Lantau Highwa...
Hong Kong’s Mandarin hotel removes seafood items amid food poisoning cases
The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hong Kong has taken seafood dishes off its menu following food poisoning incidents that affected eight individuals after they consumed raw oysters and other seafood item...
Hong Kong businessman charged with providing surrogacy services overseas
Alfred Siu Wing-fung, 70, and his company Harcourt have been charged with providing illegal surrogacy services overseas and advertising them in Hong Kong, where such activities are prohibited under th...
A prestigious Central address edged by green
The article discusses Mid-Levels' unique position on Hong Kong Island as an attractive residential area combining proximity to the city's financial center with easy access to green space. It highlight...
Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight
Hong Kong police arrested a 35-year-old mainland Chinese man for allegedly stealing HK$25,000 in foreign currency from another passenger's carry-on luggage during an inbound flight from Kuala Lumpur. ...
Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts 5,000 Disneyland tickets to domestic helpers
The Li Ka Shing Foundation and Hong Kong Disneyland are offering free park visits to an expanded group of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong. This year's initiative includes 5,000 workers from vari...
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