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The primary residential home sales in Hong Kong are anticipated to hit decade-high levels in 2026 as demand drives focus towards smaller, more affordable units. Forecast predicts around 21,000 transac...
Siti Zulaikho, a 41-year-old Indonesian domestic worker, describes her life post-Hong Kong's worst fire in decades as chaotic. She was among over 200 helpers living in Wang Fuk Court when the fire bro...
Starry Lee Wai-king, a delegate to the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee and member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, has stated that her roles do not conflict. However, she declin...
Hong Kong authorities plan to introduce a special channel next year for the transfer of sensitive biological samples and data between Hong Kong and Shenzhen's 'innovation cooperation zone.' Secretary ...
A seventh-generation French winemaker and owner of Domaine Faiveley and Billaud-Simon believes that Hong Kong can enhance its role in the wine trading market by improving logistics and storage service...
A month after a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court led to stricter scaffold net safety regulations, over 5,000 construction workers are without work due to the suspension of repairs on more than 200 buildin...
The Immigration Department of Hong Kong is responding to requests for assistance following reports that two local volunteers were killed during the conflict in Ukraine. The department stated they are ...
A mainland Chinese motorist has been fined for illegal parking under Hong Kong's southbound drivers scheme. Another driver faces accusations of using excessively tinted windows, which violates local r...
In anticipation of healthcare reforms, Hong Kong hospitals will deploy over 1,000 service ambassadors to assist patients with the transition starting next Thursday. This move aims to help residents ad...
The Hong Kong government has announced extended operating hours at Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay border checkpoints on New Year’s Eve. Lo Wu will stay open until 2am the following day, while vehicle and pass...
On Christmas Day, thousands of travelers experienced long delays at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge due to a surge in departures from Hong Kong. By Thursday afternoon, nearly 670,000 people had left...
A retired Hong Kong civil servant named Ng Kook-yiu visits the site of the city's deadliest fire in decades daily from his transitional housing. The 76-year-old lost his home in Tai Po's Wang Fuk Cour...
The article discusses the accessibility of justice in Hong Kong's legal system, highlighting that while theoretically everyone has access to courts and judicial services, practical barriers such as hi...
The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance has been implemented in Hong Kong on January 20th to improve child protection measures by facilitating the early detection and reporting of abuse by sp...
Police in Hong Kong have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of manslaughter related to the November 26 fire at Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, making it the 16th arrest. Eight buildings wer...
Hong Kong customs intercepted over 83,000 counterfeit items valued at HK$36 million ($4.62 million) during a crackdown from December 8 to 19 in response to increased cross-border logistics activities ...
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 individuals involved in fraudulent schemes where suspects impersonated mainland Chinese secret agents to defraud victims out of more than HK$2 million. The gang ...
Hong Kong tourists are opting for South Korea and other mainland Chinese cities instead of Japan for their Christmas travel. The Travel Industry Council estimates that around 1,500 outbound tours will...
Guy Bradley will replace Patrick Healy as CEO of Hong Kong-based companies Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola in May 2024. Bradley, currently the chairman of Swire Pacific and other subsidiari...
A new strain of influenza known as 'super flu' has spread globally, prompting health authorities in Hong Kong to advise residents to receive vaccinations. Research indicates that nearly all Hong Kong ...
Air Supply will headline Hong Kong’s New Year countdown event following the cancellation of fireworks due to safety concerns. With over 11 million expected travelers during the festive period, authori...
A Hong Kong appellate court has overturned the convictions of 11 individuals who were previously found guilty of conspiring to fraudulently obtain building licenses from the government over a decade a...
A high-end property located at Mont Verra's Tower 6 in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong was recently sold for HKD 225 million (USD 28.9 million) to Elbe Rhein Investment, marking a positive trend in the city’s...
Hong Kong celebrates Christmas and New Year in a somber mood following the tragic Tai Po fire that claimed 161 lives in November. As many large-scale events have been postponed or scaled down, residen...
Following an incident where customers were left disappointed after advertised hot-air balloon rides failed to materialize due to lack of licensing in September, Hong Kong's Development Bureau has impo...
A Hong Kong man, 28 years old and with an intellectual disability, went missing during a hike in Yuen Long area with his mother on Sunday afternoon. He was found safe by a tunnel employee Monday morni...
The opening of the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass in Hong Kong has faced issues with reckless driving, including U-turns at a tunnel entrance. The Transport Department responded by i...
The article compiles key stories covered during the previous weekend across Asia and beyond, emphasizing the impact of Mexico's imposed 50% tariff on Asian countries that use it as a trade route to No...
Choi Hung Estate in Hong Kong, completed in 1964 and known for its vibrant appearance and large basketball court, is set to be demolished as part of a redevelopment project announced by the government...
Hundreds of Hong Kong lawyers are offering free legal advice to residents who were displaced by a deadly fire in Tai Po last month, guiding them on insurance claims and criminal/civil proceedings agai...
On Sunday, a 49-year-old man was rescued after his paraglider lost control and crashed into trees near Pyramid Hill in Ma On Shan, Hong Kong's New Territories. Police received an emergency call from a...
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced that the opening of the Central Kowloon Bypass and planned expansions in road and rail infrastructure over the next few years will enhance Hong Kong's com...
The fire in Tai Po reportedly influenced voter participation in Hong Kong's Legislative Council election, marking the second-lowest turnout since 1997. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affair...
Police in northern Hong Kong have apprehended three men involved in a high-speed car chase that culminated with one suspect being thrown from the vehicle during the pursuit. The arrests took place fol...
Hong Kong's Development Secretary Bernadette Linn Hon-ho has promised stricter building safety regulations following the recent fatal fire in Tai Po. The secretary stated there would be no leniency to...
The death toll from Hong Kong's Tai Po fire has risen to 161 following additional forensic analysis that identified DNA from another body....
Hong Kong authorities plan to exempt 90 percent of households from the upcoming 2026 population census by utilizing existing data sources instead of collecting new information, marking a significant d...
A Hong Kong court has mandated a trial to assess compensation for Mo Li, a dancer who suffered paralysis from the neck down during a performance by popular boy band, Mirror. Judge Phillis Loh asserts ...
Hong Kong Metropolitan University celebrated its 37th Congregation by awarding qualifications to 4,800 graduates. The university also conferred honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals fo...
Over 1,000 individuals applied for test-free driving licences on the first day of Hong Kong's online application process, filling all 300 daily slots within half an hour. The new system aims to addres...
Hong Kong government officials state that rebuilding the fire-affected Wang Fuk Court housing estate is improbable due to high costs of about HK$6 billion (US$770 million). The authorities suggest acq...
Hong Kong prosecutors have dismissed 21 charges against Dr Franklin Li Wang-pong, a 93-year-old plastic surgeon, following a fatal botox injection in 2018. The decision is based on an earlier court ru...
In 2025, passengers used Hong Kong's cross-border high-speed rail link for over 30 million trips, marking a 17 percent rise from the previous year and setting a new record. The MTR Corporation disclos...
New smoking regulations in Hong Kong prohibiting smoking at public transport stops while waiting in queues of two or more people have been implemented. However, some individuals continue to smoke at t...
Hong Kong anticipates busy restaurants and nightlife venues during the New Year celebrations with activities centered around Central area due to the cancellation of the annual Victoria Harbour firewor...
Hong Kong public hospitals plan to implement increased charges from January 1st, broadening the fee waiver scheme and introducing a HK$10,000 annual cap on medical fees. However, lower-income patients...
A vehicle transporting cargo at Hong Kong International Airport veered off the road after an attached container detached and fell loose on Friday night around 10:30 PM. This incident led to a collisio...
At the 15th National Games held recently in Hong Kong, athlete Ceci Lee Sze-wing won her third gold medal at Hong Kong Velodrome, symbolizing successful co-hosting of the event with Guangdong and Maca...
The Yau Ma Tei section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass opened on Sunday, reducing peak-hour travel time between West and East Kowloon from 30 minutes to five. The bypass includes a new tunnel co...
Tens of thousands gathered in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui on New Year's Eve to celebrate without the usual fireworks display. Many prayed for world peace and safety in 2026, while police directed crowds...