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Hong Kong primary home sales poised for decade high in 2026 as small flats energise market
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...
‘I cannot sleep soundly’: helper battles trauma, job insecurity after Hong Kong fire
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...
Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency
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 to launch ‘special channel’ for cross-border sensitive biological data
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 ...
Can Hong Kong mature as a wine hub? French vineyard owner calls for new focus
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...
5,000 Hong Kong workers idle as new scaffold net safety regime hits 200 projects
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...
Requests for help after 2 Hongkongers reportedly killed in Ukraine war
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 ...
‘Hell car parks’: mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads
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...
Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform
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...
Hong Kong to extend Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoint hours for New Year’s Eve
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...
Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day
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...
‘Holding on to hope’: Hong Kong fire survivors make New Year wish for a home
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...
Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales
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...
Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
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...
Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze
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 seizes counterfeit goods worth HK$36 million in crackdown
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 ...
Teen ‘mastermind’ among 20 held by Hong Kong police over HK$2 million phone fraud
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 ...
Japan loses appeal as Hongkongers pick South Korea, mainland China this Christmas
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...
Swire Pacific’s Guy Bradley to take reins at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, Swire Coca-Cola
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...
As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?
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 ...
Soft rock duo Air Supply to headline Hong Kong’s New Year countdown celebrations
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...
Judges slam lawyers, quash convictions of 11 Hong Kong villagers in ‘ding’ case
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...
Hong Kong luxury flat sells for US$28.9 million in latest high-end property deal
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...
Where can Hongkongers and tourists find Christmas spirit in a subdued holiday season?
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...
Hong Kong tightens rules for waterfront event space after hot-air balloon fiasco
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...
Hong Kong man who went missing overnight on hike with mother found in Yuen Long
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...
Police asked to tackle reckless driving on Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass
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...
Scientist Hu Haitao leaves US for China, Mexico tariff shock: 5 weekend reads you missed
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...
Redevelopment breaks up decades-old close community at Hong Kong’s Choi Hung Estate
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...
Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps
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...
Hong Kong man rescued after paraglider spirals out of control, crashes into trees
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...
New Central Kowloon Bypass, transport links to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness: Paul Chan
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...
Deadly Tai Po blaze affected Hong Kong Legco election voter turnout, minister says
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...
Passenger flung from car as 3 arrested after high-speed chase in Hong Kong
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...
‘No leniency’: Hong Kong minister vows tougher building safety laws after Tai Po fire
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...
Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 161 after new DNA match
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 to exempt 90% of households from ‘re-engineered’ 2026 census
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...
Hong Kong court orders trial to compensate Mo Li, dancer paralysed in Mirror show
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 ...
HKMU breaks records and soars to new heights
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 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence snapped up
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...
Rebuilding fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court ‘not practical’, Hong Kong officials say
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 drops charges against surgeon ruled unfit to face fatal botox trial
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...
Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line
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...
Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?
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 restaurants, bars gear up for packed 2026 countdown parties
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...
Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom
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...
6 injured after vehicle swerves to avoid detached container at Hong Kong airport
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...
Greater ambition: how Hong Kong and bay area neighbours could host Asian Games, Olympics
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...
New section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass to ‘slash travel time by 80%’
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...
Hong Kong’s New Year revellers pack Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, pray for world peace
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...
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