Lawmaker says government should nonetheless prepare contingency measures in case of traffic surge on fifth night of holiday.
But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.
Flight CX811 returned to Boston’s airport shortly after take-off following report of smoke in cockpit and cabin, carrier says.
Legislator proposes creation of a mechanism that would require companies, banks and individuals to share the cost of victims’ losses.
Source also says University of Hong Kong is latest institution to adopt scam prevention quiz, with mainland students required to complete it.
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Some residents previously held captive in Southeast Asia managed to return to Hong Kong after families paid ransoms.
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Consumer Council shares figure for 2024 after noting rise in recent complaints focusing on charging services, such as unclear fee instructions.
Hong Kong authorities have come under renewed pressure to ensure the return of residents believed to be held captive in the region.
They are asked to assist in investigation by national security police, a day after pollster Robert Chung was taken away for questioning.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO makes pledge as he predicts markets this year will be rocked by intensifying geopolitical rifts.
Firefighters tackle blaze on Kai Kung Leng mountain range, while government helicopters drop water bombs.
Finance chief ends visit to Indonesia, as survey of 600 Greater Bay Area companies finds strength of city’s connectivity with bloc has risen.
Attempts to list Hong Kong or Macau as passport’s place of issue or applicant’s nationality triggers pages stating such document holders are ‘not eligible’.
Changes also aimed at bolstering city’s status as family office hub, but questions remain over whether Hong Kong can lure business away from Singapore.
Appointees include former Legco president Rita Fan and ex-Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Joseph Yam.
Cathay went up to ninth in Asia-Pacific list, despite its punctuality performance declining from 2023, report shows.
Experts say human rights will be ‘far less of a concern’ while the city’s financial services could face increased scrutiny from Washington.
Authorities have introduced new hotel accommodation tax and increased airport security fee to help boost public coffers.
‘We’ve been living in an actual hell for over 13 years … and what happened now has given [people] hope,’ Abdulwahab Tahhan says.
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The quirky social initiative gives Hongkongers the chance to introduce their friends to people seeking to make new connections
From ‘golden banker’ fame to fiery outbursts, the Post looks at background of former lawmaker found guilty in fraud case this week.
Wrong directions from volunteers led runners to do an extra 9km for half-marathon, social media user says.
Concern group urges residents to get inoculated against Covid-19 as city enters winter flu season.
Ambassador Mohsen Bakhtiar says measures have been taken to overcome sanctions restricting Iranian firms from accessing services in the city.
New entrant HotMaxx is winning customers by offering prices at a fraction of what ParknShop charges, bringing mainland sales tactics to Hong Kong.
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HotMaxx, a grocery chain from mainland China, debuted in Hong Kong in September 2024. The new chain quickly drew the attention of locals because of its impressively low prices. Can traditional Hong Kong supermarkets hold their ground against this fresh competitor?
Pair were held in male-only area at the airport for 12 hours before being repatriated to the Philippines.
Finance chief says Hong Kong and rest of region facing increasing fragmentation of world economy.
Consul General Ellias Mutamba adds his main task is raising awareness of his country, while playing down concerns about instability.
Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill, gazetted by the government on Friday, will have first reading early next month.