Legal experts warn aggressive sales tactics may breach Trade Descriptions Ordinance prohibiting harassment, coercion and misleading claims.
Recent controversy surrounding Opatra London and local distributors puts aggressive sales tactics by certain chains under media spotlight.
Police say arrests connected to phone scams that targeted 22 people and resulted in losses of HK$2.5 million between June and August.
Survey of 86 households across nine districts finds 80 per cent of people living in such homes reported dizziness and headaches.
Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning was not upgraded during hottest day on record.
Wholesale food supplier posted personal details of restaurant owner and consultant after dealings turned sour, Hong Kong watchdog says.
A 2025 study found Hongkongers lagged behind Singapore in death literacy, scoring 4.68 out of 10 on knowledge and preparedness for the end of life.
Finance chief says more than 1.75 million people attended over 130 events from January to June, calling Hong Kong ‘an event capital’ rich in culture, arts and sports.
Observatory records highest temperature in 142 years in the afternoon, saying hot weather will continue until midweek.
The force says the restructuring will improve efficiency while maintaining emergency response times and service quality in Sha Tin.
Abalone for HK$1, handcrafted caviar mooncakes and discounted coffee and milk tea packs among products at next week’s Food Expo.
Alleged victims did not pay the fines because they were unaware of the notices, resulting in court orders, arrest warrants and one arrest.
Shenzhen health authorities issue warning after Hong Kong officials flag case of illegal dental practice at North Point shop.
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Researchers conducting clinical trial for operation that drains abnormal build-up of two protein types in brain.
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‘Following a strategic review, the foundation will be increasing its focus and investment in Asia’, educational trust says.
From premium cat food to AI meow translators, final day of annual expo draws thousands with purr-chasing power.
David Cheng of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong says uptick in youth suicide underscores need for regular risk screening.
Medical Council secretary decides not to offer evidence against Dr Yiu Man-kit, who faced three disciplinary charges over laser eye surgery performed in 2010.
Health Hope Pharma teams up with Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and its Shenzhen counterpart for large-scale trials.
Health authorities renew call for early hepatitis B screening, citing 40 per cent of 410,000 patients in city being unaware of condition.
City’s airport resumes operations after about 360 flights grounded, while forecaster warns of unsettled weather on Monday.
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Two treatments part of 23 disease programmes to be rolled out over five years as part of strategic plan to meet healthcare needs and promote TCM.
Medical Council says Dr Tinny Ho to be struck off practitioners’ register for six months if she fails to complete three-year suspended sentence.
Woman, 69, was reportedly in a group taking a class on operating an all-terrain vehicle at a racetrack in northern Okinawa.
Hong Kong police arrest man on suspicion of carrying more than one passenger and child under age of eight.
Leak occurred in an 18-inch-diameter pipe at busy tram intersection and service is expected to resume on Monday morning.
Following independent committee hearings, residents say government departments are passing the buck and call for courts to ensure accountability.
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Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism.
But passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions.
Cash incentive targets households moving from Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to Working Family Allowance.