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Hong Kong government to replace Tai Po district officer Eunice Chan
The Hong Kong government has replaced district officer Eunice Chan Hau-man of Tai Po, following internal complaints that had accumulated over years despite her seven-year tenure in the position. The c...
Former Hong Kong Apple Daily executive ‘regrets’ not standing up to ex-boss Jimmy Lai
A lawyer representing a former senior executive of the now-shuttered Hong Kong newspaper 'Apple Daily' expressed regret at not upholding journalistic standards against her ex-boss, media mogul Jimmy L...
Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine
China's top health official encourages Hong Kong to play a vital role in promoting traditional Chinese medicine internationally. This initiative includes strengthening collaboration with mainland agen...
Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun names Philip Tinari its new head of art
Tai Kwun cultural institution in Hong Kong has appointed American-born and long-time Beijing resident Philip Tinari as its new head of art. He will also serve as deputy director, working alongside Tim...
Hong Kong surveyor’s undeclared role prompts rule review after deadly Tai Po fire
The Hong Kong government plans to strengthen declaration-of-interest rules after a surveyor was arrested for manslaughter related to a deadly fire in Tai Po. The surveyor, Steve Wong Chung-kee, had fa...
8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong
A coach carrying mainland Chinese tourists collided with a Hong Kong KMB bus on Lung Cheung Road near Wong Tai Sin Square, injuring eight people. The collision occurred as the bus slowed down and the ...
Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong law enforcement is investigating the theft of an approximately $83,400 USD luxury Rolex watch from a jewelry and watch store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The perpetrator pretended to be inte...
Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’
Hong Kong's development minister refused to expand an approval system for scaffolding nets to include suppliers, citing concerns about government overreach. This decision comes after the implementatio...
‘Worth the wait’: hundreds queue for Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong branch closing sale
Shoppers lined up outside Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong store on Saturday morning for discounted items as part of its closing sale. The queue stretched along Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, with staff turning...
Hong Kong school near fire-hit estate to take over new campus by end of June
Tai Po Baptist Public School, located opposite the site of a deadly fire in Hong Kong, will relocate students to a new campus by the end of June for the upcoming academic year. Parents expressed suppo...
Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade, expert says
AutoFlight's senior vice-president Kellen Tse predicts that thousands of passenger and cargo drones will be flying in Hong Kong within ten years as part of the emerging low-altitude economy. AutoFligh...
Winter monsoon to push Hong Kong temperatures to 11 degrees in coming days
Hong Kong is expected to experience cooler weather due to a winter monsoon, with temperatures dropping as low as 11 degrees Celsius over the next few days....
Hong Kong issues cold weather warning as temperatures set to dip to 11 degrees
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced its second cold weather warning for 2026, anticipating temperatures to drop to around 12 degrees Celsius across the city on Tuesday, with colder conditions in r...
Hong Kong marine scientists discover 2 new coral species in city’s southeastern waters
Researchers from Hong Kong's Baptist University have identified two new soft coral species in the southeastern waters near Hong Kong Island. One of the newly discovered corals is named Paraminabea inf...
Low-income Hongkongers stuck in endless red tape of medical fee waiver applications
A 63-year-old Hong Kong security guard named Yau has faced lengthy bureaucracy since applying for a medical fee waiver in November. She needs to gather her husband's betting account records from the J...
15 left hanging as Hong Kong Ocean Park’s ‘Wild Twister’ ride breaks down again
The Wild Twister ride at Hong Kong's Ocean Park malfunctioned for a second time in six months on Saturday, trapping 15 people mid-air for 19 minutes. The park spokesperson attributed the issue to a si...
Temperature in Hong Kong falls to 11.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest this winter
The temperature in Hong Kong dropped to a low of 11.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, marking the lowest point of winter according to local weather forecasters....
2 cats found at Tai Po inferno site a month after Hong Kong blaze, SPCA says
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) discovered two pet cats alive around a month after a fire in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, Hong Kong. Both cats were found just days apart and one...
Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at revitalised old station
An exhibition featuring classic Hong Kong crime films has opened at the refurbished Yau Ma Tei police station. The event includes a replica detective's office and immersive displays, with limited acce...
Operation Santa Claus: elderly Hongkongers find new purpose on rooftop farms
Lai Yee-man, a 70-year-old resident of Hong Kong, is involved in urban farming projects located on the rooftop of a shopping centre. She pulls weeds from her vegetable plot and educates visitors about...
Hong Kong girl, 13, arrested over fight with teen at ‘Lan Kwai Fong of Gen Z’
A 13-year-old girl was arrested by Hong Kong police for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old student during a New Year’s Day celebration at Kwun Tong Promenade. The victim reportedly had spread false ru...
French professor arrested in Hong Kong over drug possession as wife found dead in flat
A French male associate professor at City University of Hong Kong was arrested on suspicion of drug possession after his Filipino wife's body was discovered in their flat in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. The h...
Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details
Environmental groups have expressed approval for an updated biodiversity action plan launched by the Hong Kong government but have also called for clearer details and a more precise timeline. The plan...
6 patients spared higher fees as new hospital charges take effect in Hong Kong
On Thursday at midnight, six patients visiting emergency departments in public hospitals avoided higher fees under the new pricing regime that took effect on January 1st. The pricing reform requires p...
Tourist killed after fall from 70-metre cliff while taking photos in Hong Kong
A mainland Chinese tourist died after falling off a cliff on Po Pin Chau island in Hong Kong while taking photos. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has responded by deploying more...
Hong Kong to step up inspections as new smoking bans take effect on Thursday
Starting Thursday, Hong Kong will enforce new smoking restrictions that ban smoking while queuing and near designated facilities such as bus stops and tourist sites. The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Of...
Hong Kong police hunt man after missing woman, 35, found dead
Hong Kong police are searching for a man suspected of being involved in the death of a 35-year-old woman who was reported missing earlier. The body was discovered during an investigation into her disa...
Hong Kong private subsidised flat scheme suffers new blow as Tung Chung site reassigned
A residential area reserved for Hong Kong's private subsidized flat pilot scheme is now assigned to the city’s second largest public housing provider, the Hong Kong Housing Society. This development m...
Swire’s Christmas fair encourages giving for Hong Kong fire-affected residents
The White Christmas Street Fair, organized by Swire Properties and held from December 11 to 14 in Hong Kong's Taikoo Place, raised funds for fire-affected residents and charity through an annual stree...
Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act while driving taxi
An off-duty Hong Kong auxiliary policeman has been charged with outraging public decency after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating while driving a taxi in Causeway Bay on September 1. The 57-y...
Woman, 27, killed after being hit by KMB bus at road crossing in Hong Kong
A 27-year-old woman was killed when hit by a KMB double-decker bus on Monday evening in To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong. The incident occurred at the junction of Ma Tau Wai Road and Bailey Street. The pedestria...
Hong Kong homeowner fined HK$180,000 for ‘wilful’ structural flat wall removal
A Hong Kong homeowner was fined HK$180,000 (US$23,160) by a court for wilfully removing a load-bearing wall in his apartment without proper approval from the Buildings Department. The renovations were...
Hong Kong taxi driver, 82, acquitted of using foul language at teenage customer
An 82-year-old taxi driver was acquitted by a Hong Kong court after facing accusations from a teenage passenger claiming he used foul language and refused to provide a receipt. The incident occurred d...
Hongkongers head to East Coast Boardwalk as ‘final piece of puzzle’ opens
Visitors have flocked to Hong Kong Island's recently opened 1.1km North Point extension of its boardwalk, which completes the island's 13km promenade after 16 years of planning and construction. Altho...
Hong Kong authorities distribute 30% of HK$4.1 billion Tai Po fire relief fund
The Hong Kong government has allocated around 30% of a HK$4.1 billion (approximately US$528 million) emergency relief fund to assist individuals impacted by a fatal fire in Tai Po last month. To date,...
Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
The article discusses the urgent need for Hong Kong to address systemic issues related to building maintenance following the Tai Po fire tragedy. It highlights two aging challenges in Hong Kong: older...
Hong Kong Island promenade to be completed after 16 years as final section opens
Hong Kong's 13km promenade on Hong Kong Island will be fully connected after 16 years of planning and construction with the opening of its final section in North Point. The remaining 1.1km segment, no...
650 Hongkongers on Taiwan group tours confirmed safe after ‘terrifying’ quake
More than 650 people from Hong Kong who were on group tours in Taiwan are safe following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred late Saturday night. The quake's epicenter was about 70 kilometers sou...
Clip of 3 hikers scaling slope at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park goes viral
A video has gone viral showing three hikers climbing up a section of Brick Hill near Hong Kong's Ocean Park from inside a cable car. The footage raises safety concerns as the mountain is rugged and st...
Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel fully reopens after fuel truck crash
The Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel in Hong Kong has reopened after being partially closed for nearly seven hours due to a fuel truck crash. The incident occurred when a medium-sized truck tipped over on...
2 more arrested in Hong Kong over illicit cigarette murder case, taking tally to 27
Hong Kong police have arrested two more individuals at Shenzhen Bay Port for their involvement in the murder case of a 51-year-old man from August, increasing the total number of those apprehended to ...
Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus strengthened by Morgan Stanley’s enduring support
Morgan Stanley continues its long-term partnership with Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus (OSC), aiming for the ninth consecutive year as the top corporate supporter. Gokul Laroia, CEO of Asia at Morg...
Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ technology
Sammy Kam Chi-sum, who oversaw the development of Hong Kong’s contactless Octopus card system, is retiring after nearly three decades at MTR Corporation. He envisions a future where certain transactio...
Japan still popular with Hong Kong travellers over Christmas, Harbin gaining appeal
Hong Kong tourists are still visiting traditional Japanese destinations during the Christmas period despite geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. Meanwhile, cities like Harbin in China have...
Hong Kong taxi driver hospitalised after crashing into school building
A 61-year-old taxi driver was hospitalized after crashing into a school building in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. The incident occurred at Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo). Fire services extracted the injured d...
Charity vows to give every Hong Kong fire-affected child a new toy
Following the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong last month, which resulted in 161 fatalities and extensive damage to seven out of eight buildings, the charity Kids4Kids has inc...
Helper who survived Hong Kong fire recovers in Philippines for Christmas
Rhodora Alcaraz, a Filipino domestic worker who bravely escaped from one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in recent decades with her employer's baby, is recovering from pneumonia and has been referred t...
Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees
The Hong Kong Observatory predicts that temperatures will drop as low as 14 degrees Celsius during the Christmas period due to an approaching northeasterly monsoon....
Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business
A new initiative allowing private cars from Guangdong province to drive into Hong Kong's urban areas has sparked business opportunities for local firms. These companies are now providing services such...
Avalanche at ski resort in northern Xinjiang kills Hongkonger
A Hongkonger was killed last week in an avalanche incident at a popular skiing area in northern Xinjiang, China. Tourism authorities confirmed the death and local media reported that a request for ass...
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