Hong Kong
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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 They argued that outdated data caused unfair evaluations.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...
Affordable housing in Hong Kong has become a widespread issue with significant political, economic, and social implications....
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...
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 ...
The Hong Kong Transport Department faces criticism for failing to foresee a surge in demand for driving licences without tests following the launch of a travel scheme allowing Guangdong vehicle driver...
Hong Kong authorities have established a three-member expert group to investigate ongoing water loss issues at the Fairview Park housing estate in Yuen Long. The move comes after criticism from landlo...
Hong Kong authorities plan to finish several pedestrian pathway projects along the Kowloon waterfront by the end of 2028, which will extend the total walking paths around Victoria Harbour to a combine...
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po faces a budget decision in the coming financial year with calls for increased spending despite forecasted public finances surplus. Chan needs support as...
Nestlé Hong Kong has extended its recall for a batch of baby milk formula with a best-before date of June 16, 2027, due to possible contamination by cereulide. Government tests have confirmed that oth...
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has reported that on average, they receive about 5,000 public medical fee waiver applications daily with an approval rate of around 85%. This improvement follows complai...
Hong Kong's LegCo plans to discuss government measures to support residents affected by the Tai Po fire at its upcoming session on Wednesday. However, a regular question-and-answer session for officia...
The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education will convene its annual conference in Hong Kong next month. The event, attended by 2,500 delegates from over 65 regions, aims to explore the ef...
Nestle Hong Kong has recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula due to potential contamination with a toxin derived from Bacillus cereus, causing nausea and vomiting. This recall follows similar actions...
The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, now in its 52nd year, will feature a new pavilion showcasing over 150 local and international intellectual property collectibles. Items to be displayed include signed ...
A 33-year-old Hong Kong resident was victimized when a prospective buyer he had contacted online stole 19 rare Pokémon trading cards worth approximately $26,000. The theft occurred at Lam Tin railway ...
A Venezuelan expatriate living in Hong Kong, Manny Reimi, expressed excitement upon hearing news that the United States had apprehended President Nicolas Maduro. Reimi, who runs a consultancy and AI s...
For an animal charity event, up to 1,200 dogs will be permitted to travel on major rail lines in Hong Kong on March 1. This marks a significant first for the city's railway system and supports the HKS...
Hong Kong adventurer Chung Kin-man returned home on January 5, 2006, after becoming the first person from Hong Kong to reach both the North and South poles as part of a historical expedition. Now aged...
Eric Tsang Chi-wai, a veteran filmmaker and television executive, confirmed his departure as general manager of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), the chief broadcaster in Hong Kong. This announceme...
According to a study by the National Taiwan Ocean University’s transport science department, Hong Kong's air transit connectivity ranked fourth among 16 major aviation hubs across the Asia-Pacific reg...
A 50-year-old Hong Kong man was arrested by police for allegedly posing as an official and stealing HK$20,000 from elderly individuals in three separate burglaries in December....
Residents displaced by Hong Kong's recent major fire have been notified that they must vacate youth hostels by the end of January for regular operations to resume. Affected residents are advised to mo...
Residents from the Shek Kip Mei Estate in Hong Kong recount their harrowing experience during a fire that broke out on Sunday morning. One survivor, surnamed Chow, opened his front door to face dense ...
The article discusses the potential for enhanced cooperation between Hong Kong and Hainan, as Hainan has recently implemented new customs operations aimed at reducing entry barriers into China’s marke...
Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, has announced plans to integrate technology and financial services further to support the city’s burgeoning tech ecosystem as seen in increased invest...
The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts temperatures dropping to 12 degrees Celsius due to an incoming northeasterly monsoon, expected on Wednesday....