City leader to press on with case that Hong Kong is a separate customs entity, while economists warn against over-optimism.
City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.
Exco convenor says non-government efforts can help build trust and in turn influence officials and politicians overseas amid US-China tensions.
Showers expected on Buddha’s Birthday on Monday, when colourful bun-snatching festival will also be held on Cheung Chau island.
Cardinal Stephen Chow says there is a ‘formal need for meeting on a regular basis to talk about progress’.
Downside risks surrounding global economy have heightened visibly, government spokesman warns.
Transport Department data shows direct issue applications based on mainland driving licences have surged.
Latest official figures show value of exports for first quarter alone increased by 10.9 per cent, while imports increased by 9.8 per cent.
Secretary for Education Christine Choi demands institutions rectify the situation or risk affecting their academic accreditation.
Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.
Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.
videocam Public can view study brief on major section of city’s biggest single road project, Northern Metropolis Highway, and provide feedback until May 6.
Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship, no matter who the next pope is, expert says.
videocam Tributes flow for late pontiff who always kept ‘the people of Hong Kong and Macau’ in his ‘thoughts and prayers’.
videocam Fake article claims billionaire offered cryptocurrency investment advice during TV news interview.
Government hopes regulating basketball betting will claw back HK$90 billion in turnover lost to illegal gambling operators.
The city is caught in the crossfire of Donald Trump’s increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing’s aggressive retaliation.
Extra charges against Mak Kwok-hung include accepting an advantage as a public servant and 28 counts of fraud.
‘We will work harder to extend our international trade network,’ commerce chief Algernon Yau says.
Most cases related to the 2019 protests and national security have concluded, lawmakers told.
White House claims end to duty-free entry for low-value packages from May 2 will stop exploitation by e-commerce companies.
videocam Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.
Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.
‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ director will advise on local film production, nurturing talent, expanding markets and building audiences.
Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.
Dried shark fin, cigars and electronics products found in hidden compartment of fishing vessel bound for mainland China.
Doctors and medical staff at CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin covered patient with cloth to prevent her from getting wet.
Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.
Dr Tsui Shek-hon says authorities are not accusing patients of ‘abusing’ the services, but some cases are clearly not urgent.