Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.
Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.
Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.
Forecaster announced at 2.34pm that its seismic network picked up tremors after receiving over 100 reports from residents.
City leader John Lee vows to carry out reforms at full speed, says to public ‘let’s march forward bravely and confidently together’ in new year.
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Father reveals progress in rehabilitation but says ‘path to recovery is still a marathon’.
Cruise operator apologised for cancelling three-day, two-night voyage to Xiamen on Friday evening.
Video on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket.
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Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says watchdog intends to consult lawmakers this year after legislative reform was put on hold in 2024.
Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules.
Transport Department’s strategy blueprint includes implementation of real-time adaptive traffic signals and smart motorway management system.
Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.
Centre for Food Safety says a local retailer sold a small quantity of the formula batch suspected to contain cereulide.
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Lawmakers say new licensing regime offers restaurant sector flexibility while balancing needs of dining public.
Police say more than 110 cases of scams connected to popular online shopping platform took place over a week-long period in late January.
Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June.
Police say the scammer promised to return the money, but the victim received nothing.
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Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say.
Security chief tells radio show such threats ‘have not diminished’ and cites hotline that has received 1.1 million reports, some leading to arrests.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang warns ‘oppression by hostile foreign forces will not stop’, and calls for police to stand firm.
Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men.
Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit.
Advance figures also show GDP in fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 3.8 per cent year on year.
Kennedy Town’s New Praya has become hotspot for mainland Chinese tourists in recent years, but trend has also triggered road safety fears.
Tourism Board says procession of 12 floats will feature dozens of performing groups, expects event to draw 100,000 people.
City’s trade to be supported by sustained global growth, improved ties with new markets and strong demand for AI products, authorities say.
Centre for Food Safety says Swiss food giant has recalled 96,000 tins of products due to potential contamination caused by bacteria in ingredients.
Pair found unconscious in hotel room, with man, 77, suffering potentially fatal stab wound, police say.
K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour.
Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court.