Latest drill checked for any hiccups in how private cars will cross into Shenzhen and use of ‘joint clearance’ e-channels.
Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western coast of Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong.
Chung Pui-kei alleged to have raped woman with intellectual ability of a child while working at care home linked to NGO Hong Chi Association.
Legal experts warn aggressive sales tactics may breach Trade Descriptions Ordinance prohibiting harassment, coercion and misleading claims.
From being pressured into paying to having a credit card held, lawyers explain when aggressive sales practices may breach the law and what consumers can do.
Hong Kong police launch internal investigation and order officer to remove the video, which has gone viral on mainland Chinese social media.
5,000 civil servants take part in exercise at the revamped border crossing building.
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From transport routes and parking restrictions to immigration procedures, the SCMP looks at what users need to know ahead of the crossing opening.
Cases fall from 2,525 to 2,151 in first half of 2026, as police warn of fraudsters posing as representatives of overseas firms.
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Tightening proxy votes and strengthening oversight are moves in ‘correct’ direction, but legislators cite potential drawbacks and loopholes.
Arrested university student, 19, says she was called by scammers who demanded she follow their instructions to prove her own innocence.
Agriculture, Conservation and Fisheries Department issues court summons to suspect after conducting raid on Yuen Long shelter.
IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role.
Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim.
Video of near miss outside Temple Mall North in Wong Tai Sin prompts Hong Kong police to apprehend 37-year-old driver.
Industry representative says the stranded crew face little immediate safety risk, though months at sea have affected them mentally and physically.
Authorities warn of legal action against trespassers, after viral footage shows group entering Ho Pui Reservoir to pose for photos.
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Privacy watchdog says fake sites often use URLs with spelling mistakes, extra letters or numbers.
Rear Admiral Lai Ruxin says troops will bolster defence capacity to safeguard Hong Kong’s stability, while carrying out its duties according to law.
Despite overall decline, new registrations surged 78 per cent year on year to 64,900, the highest since 2021.
Architects behind revamped checkpoint, which is set to use new ‘joint inspection’ model, share their inspirations behind design.
Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.
Security chief Chris Tang set to inspect Huanggang Port checkpoint featuring ‘co-location’ arrangement with Shenzhen on Friday.
Greenfield Book Store was one of two shops raided earlier this month over staff allegedly performing acts with seditious intent.
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Wilson Chan’s reputation is damaged because of his plagiarism and he will lose tens of millions of dollars in pay and allowances, they say.
Number of boars culled since 2021 rose elevenfold to 723 last year, while number of injuries from boar attacks fell by 80 per cent over same period.
DNA of rare Chinese bahaba found in Hong Kong waters last September, a month after about 1,300 hatchery-reared juveniles released into Pearl River Estuary.
Man falls from six-metre-high platform at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company worksite after mistakenly stepping into gap, police say.
Fire Services Department official says paramedics must first verify physical proof before stopping life-sustaining treatment on patient.
Forecaster issues T1 signal at 8.40pm on Friday, says winds and showers are set to strengthen the following day.