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A fire broke out at a public housing flat in Shek Kip Mei Estate, Kowloon, resulting in one fatality and the evacuation of more than 200 residents. The incident occurred on Sunday morning with thick s...
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics of Hong Kong, Mable Chan, announced that the city's Road 6 will be completely operational by the end of this year. The route connects Yau Ma Tei with Tseung K...
Health authorities in Hong Kong are urging residents to receive seasonal influenza vaccines as temperatures drop and the city prepares for an upcoming flu wave. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) ...
Upcoming Hong Kong tennis player Yandy Shek Cheuk-ying won her debut professional tournament at the CRC Open in Hong Kong. The event, which took place at Chinese Recreation Club, lasted five weeks wit...
The occupancy rate at Hong Kong's part of the innovation and technology (I&T) hub co-developed with Shenzhen is forecast to reach 90% in the first quarter of 2026. Kevin Choi Kit-ming, Permanent Secre...
A fire broke out due to a malfunctioning mobile phone charger in a Hong Kong apartment building in Kwai Chung, causing injuries to four people aged 42-75 and resulting in the death of a cat. The incid...
Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet has been reappointed to serve another term as chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association for 2026-27, with Senior Counsel Martin Hui and Eva Sit retaining their vi...
The newly appointed director of Hong Kong’s Legal Aid Department, Chan Chak-ming, has guaranteed comprehensive legal aid support for residents impacted by the fatal Tai Po fire. He emphasized a commit...
City University of Hong Kong has purchased an office property in Kowloon Tong for HK$1.96 billion (US$252 million) from Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, a move reflecting the trend among education...
Veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer Yuen Cheung-yan died on January 1, 2027, at the age of 69. He passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei, as announced by film director Lee ...
Jessie Ho describes her traumatic experience during a trial for sexual assault where she faced questions focusing on minor details of the incident rather than addressing the core issue. This highlight...
Hong Kong experienced a 25 percent increase in visitors on New Year’s Eve compared to the previous year despite skipping its traditional fireworks display due to a fire incident. Bars and hotels benef...
Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, has been experiencing sciatica pain, which was noticeable during the lawmakers' swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day when he leaned on a cane. The off...
Approximately 85% of those injured in the Tai Po fire have been discharged from hospitals, with the remaining individuals in stable condition. Health authorities reported that affected residents recei...
The introduction of revised pricing at public hospitals in Hong Kong has led to widespread confusion and complaints from patients due to unexpected higher fees. Despite authorities reporting a smooth ...
In his annual New Year's speech uploaded on social media, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pledged to improve public welfare, accelerate housing project constructions, and encourage innovati...
Beijing has appointed Zhang Yong, former executive vice-president of Cosco Shipping Group, as deputy director at the liaison office in Hong Kong. This appointment follows a stalled deal involving CK H...
Hong Kong authorities are set to announce next month the findings of their investigation into a bottled water scandal that occurred in August. The Financial Services and Treasury Bureau established a ...
A property manager in Hong Kong has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for defrauding a housing estate of HK$61.1 million ($7.8 million) over ten years by altering cheques with an extra zero. The...
Five taxi drivers have been arrested for attempting to defraud a ride-hailing platform during relief efforts following the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong. The driver suspects, aged 29 to 40 years old, were ...
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong's largest developer, has raised prices by about 5% for units in Phase 2A of its Sierra Sea project in Sai Kung. Units are priced starting at HK$3.43 million w...
Hong Kong mourned several influential figures who passed away in 2025, including singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, actor Hui Shiu-hung (nicknamed 'Benz Hung'), and businessman Charles Ho Tsu-kwok. These ...
The Home of Loving Faithfulness (HOLF) in Hong Kong will receive funding from the annual Operation Santa Claus fundraising campaign to move to a new location and provide additional therapy services, i...
Starting January 1, Hong Kong will increase traffic fines for 19 offenses under the Fixed Penalty (Criminal Proceedings) Ordinance. The most notable change is a rise in illegal parking fines by 25%, f...
A group of survivors from Hong Kong's recent deadly blaze have written an open letter to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other top officials, requesting the redevelopment of the Wang Fuk Court si...
The Hong Kong government plans to form a company to oversee an industrial park in Hung Shui Kiu and initiate a six-month tender process with incentives to boost development within the Northern Metropo...
Local district councillors in Tseung Kwan O are advocating for improved amenities amid the proposed construction of a fourth riding school by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Resident concerns include poten...
A fundraising table tennis tournament organized by the Hong Kong Table Tennis Forum attracted over 250 participants in Fanling's Luen Wo Hui Sports Centre to raise money for Operation Santa. Enrolment...
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...
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...