Cold spell forecast to hit city on Sunday, with temperatures falling to as low as 11 degrees on last day of Year of the Dragon.
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes also says measured use of powers is crucial to the success of city’s economy.
Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.
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Finance minister says he will brief political and business leaders from around the world about Hong Kong’s strategies in various areas.
Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong calls for innovation, while Chief Executive John Lee vows bold steps.
Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.
Commerce ministry pledge on key 2025 goals comes as China and Britain vow deeper financial links during Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit.
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Lam’s current office at One Pacific Place has been under scrutiny for costing taxpayers an estimated HK$9.17 million last year.
Budget arm of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways managed to increase passenger numbers to 6 million last year, marking 40 per cent rise from 2023.
Increase in expenditure on subsidy schemes has put ‘significant long-term pressure’ on government spending, finance chief says.
Pilot unable to confirm if landing gear functioning, prompting decision to circle around for additional checks.
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Three men and a woman, aged 28 to 45, released on bail and must report back to police later this month.
City’s forecaster also notes that last month was slightly warmer than normal and almost without rain.
Department of Health has temporarily banned doctor from government vaccination scheme after blunder at Luxe Garden residential care home in North district.
Industry leaders welcome government’s latest tourism development blueprint, but call for creation of more infrastructure to host events.
Three Hong Kong passengers had flown from Frankfurt in Germany and were detained in two separate drug trafficking cases.
Project built beneath Island Eastern Corridor is part of a HK$6.5 billion harbourfront enhancement programme.
City records 520,000 arrivals at 13 checkpoints ahead of expected rush on New Year’s Eve.
Shenzhen Bay checkpoint to operate around the clock amid celebrations on New Year’s Eve, with Lo Wu crossing to remain open until 2am next day.
Holiday earnings coincide with Golden Harvest’s announcement that it is temporarily closing its GH V Walk cinema in Nam Cheong.
Monkey climbs up water pipes at City One Sha Tin, but despite agricultural officers trying to lure it down with fruit, it disappears into the night.
Arrestees suspected to be connected with 128 scam cases, involving total losses of HK$68.69 million, according to police.
A girl aged about five or six years stepped into the gap at a platform while boarding a driverless train last year.
‘King of Mandopop’ will perform at Kai Tak Sports Park next year, as police warn fans to only purchase through official channels.
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MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.
Agencies report 30 per cent jump in bookings for Christmas and New Year tours, but demand for long-haul trips remains poor.
Annual report of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China also calls on Washington to sanction city officials.
Lyu Yunni, 23, accused of using ‘false instrument’ in application to Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Government aims to introduce technology that would check ballots as they are submitted and sound alarm if any irregularity is found.
Finance chief says local economy is undergoing structural adjustment as he launches public consultation for next year’s budget.