Hong Kong law passed in November 2024 will aid patients’ advance care planning while protecting healthcare and rescue personnel, authorities say.
Measures aim to improve access to financing, strengthen resilience, and accelerate transformation amid challenges linked to Middle East war.
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Finance chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices has proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May.
Survey finds that among 301 alternative tobacco users, 55 per cent intend to continue vaping discreetly, while 35 per cent plan to switch back to traditional cigarettes.
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Chief Executive John Lee hails school’s strategic role in turning city into healthcare and talent hub and aligning with country’s 15th five-year plan.
Dr Sit Sou-chi reveals for first time his initial diagnosis for Li Yuanjian, who was left disabled, but parents refuse to accept his testimony.
Tin says in a social media post cancer cells were found in her lymph nodes, more than a year after she was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer.
If you plan to return to the Tai Po fire site to retrieve belongings, here are some ways to navigate the terrain and deal with emotional triggers.
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Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes.
About 220 beneficiaries averaged over 240 trips a month – equivalent to more than eight daily – with one taking as many as 20 a day.
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says 780 subdivided homes have been granted a grace period.
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Amendment to Building Management Ordinance aimed at enhancing homeowners’ participation and closing existing legal gaps after fatal Tai Po fire.
Prevalence of daily cigarette smokers aged 15 and older fell from 9.1 per cent in 2023.
Leung Chun-ying launches Hong Kong-based trading platform to boost transparency, efficiency and global reach of branch of medical practice.
University president says Hong Kong urgently needs to uncover healthy ageing process as city has become ‘super-ageing society’.
Proposal calls for rebuilding half of estate’s eight blocks with higher plot ratio, suggesting government can earn HK$6.4 billion.
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital uses VR tour to reduce traumatic memories and maintain young patients’ trust in medical staff.
CUHK’s Women in Science and Medicine Academy hopes to attract 100 early-career female researchers from city and overseas in five years.
Police say man, surnamed He, was hiking with his wife along Section 10 of the MacLehose Trail on Saturday morning.
Day dedicated to sweeping graves and honouring dead marked across Hong Kong, but tradition proves painful for survivors of deadly blaze in Tai Po.
In review of first-quarter performance, finance chief points to city’s attraction to investors seeking safe haven amid uncertainty.
Room near Gate 10 in Terminal One designed for passengers with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, claustrophobia and dementia.
People carrying small number of e-cigarettes face HK$3,000 penalty, those with larger quantities risk maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail.
Older residents still commuting to jobs say revision should have distinguished them from other beneficiaries, but observers expect extra burden to be limited.
Former environment permanent secretary appointed to post after city leader John Lee nominated her, citing Tse’s 38 years in government.
Authorities say restricted hours for residents to return to fire-hit estate are necessary to avoid overcrowding, unfairness and delays.
Global investigation examined 876 websites and mobile apps designed specifically for children across multiple sectors.
‘NeuroCare Community Project’ will offer free screening to 6,000 underprivileged elderly residents over five years.
With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up.
Child injured on chin, shoulder, arm and thigh, sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.