LPG subsidy to take effect from Sunday to July 30 and benefit operators of city’s 20,000 commercial transport vehicles, from taxis to school buses.
Six months on from deadly Tai Po blaze, authorities launch consultation exercise on proposed amendments to Fire Services Ordinance.
Police receive more than 70 investment scam reports over past week, with total losses exceeding HK$50 million.
Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.
25 May 2026 - 10:53PM videocam
City leader congratulates Lai Ka-ying as I&T chief prepares to lead delegation to join send-off ceremony for Sunday’s Shenzhou-23 mission launch.
Lai is meticulous and skilled in explaining complex ideas to others, says academic who guided her through her postgraduate studies.
The former police officer will become China’s fourth woman in space, taking part in the Shenzhou-23 mission as a payload specialist.
23 May 2026 - 6:55PM videocam
Initial two-month scheme resulted in 75 prosecutions, with fire service aiming to check another 5,000 buildings following Tai Po blaze.
Wife, 52, and 21-year-old son arrested, with preliminary investigations suggesting death was accidental.
Customers duped by fraudsters posing as Built-in Pro staff using personal data, with one victim losing HK$17,000.
Man, 38, was not wearing safety belt and building had no scaffolding.
Fresh allocation brings total funding to HK$18 billion over five years.
Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds.
Andrew Cheung says role requires integrity and judgment as six named senior counsel this year.
Patient, 42, says he did not encounter rodents at home or at work before positive test on May 5, while three household contacts remain asymptomatic.
Wong Kit-lun, Tang Ngai-pok and Chan Hiu-chun charged with conspiracy to subvert state power.
Senior police officer says hacking and ransomware cases can ‘cause serious impact on organisations affected’.
Police received report from St Paul’s Co-educational College that self-heating hotpot pack exploded after being improperly heated.
Taxi veered onto pedestrian walkway at about 1.50pm on Choi Ha Road near Chun Wah Road before crashing into planter in nearby sitting area.
Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.
Former owner of Hoixe Cake Shop runs after thief at industrial building in Kwun Tong and falls onto air-conditioning pipes on facade.
Dashcam footage shows two trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be Central Kowloon Bypass.
11 May 2026 - 12:18PM videocam
During routine test, staff closed cooling water isolation valve for standby equipment longer than permitted under technical specifications.
Woman had chinchilla, mouse, hamster, three guinea pigs and sugar glider hidden in paper bags.
Senior surveyor becomes first member of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit to testify at hearing into city’s deadliest fire in decades.
Committee’s lead counsel presses Independent Checking Unit officer on its responsibilities and whether it had properly overseen key safety issues.
Secretary for Security says responsibility for fire safety ultimately lies with Fire Services Department, amid fallout from Tai Po blaze.
Cases involving older Hongkongers rose by 17 per cent in first quarter, with police saying those with investment history are more vulnerable.
Lack of documents and lengthy process cited as barriers for homeless residents in applying for fee waivers.
Residents returning to Wang Fuk Court after last November’s fire make tough choices on what to pack and what to leave behind.
3 May 2026 - 5:54PM videocam