Classes of afternoon primary and secondary schools will resume on Thursday, Education Bureau says.
Setting a larger minimum size for subdivided flats would have meant delays in supplying homes to those affected, minister says.
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Severe Tropical Storm Toraji expected to enter within 800km between late Monday and early Tuesday, Observatory says.
City formalises 2,400 hectare park as studies show Chinese white dolphins have ‘greatly diminished’ in area since 2016 amid runway construction.
Police confirm arrest of elderly man earlier this week following report he allegedly threw stone at bird in playground in Kowloon.
Severe Tropical Storm Trami estimated to be about 590km southeast of city as of 4pm.
Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy.
Police say baby showed no signs of injury and had been sent to Kwong Wah Hospital for medical check.
Krathon enters within 800km of city and is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.
Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine parts.
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Warrants were part of government-led HK$39 billion financial package to keep airline afloat during pandemic.
Strongly-worded statement defends city’s ‘law-based governance’ and rejects British claim that China fell short on commitment to Joint Declaration.
Suspension of classes at kindergartens, childcare centres, and all-day primary, secondary and special schools will take effect on Thursday afternoon.
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Yagi is expected to be closest to Hong Kong on Thursday night, Observatory says.
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Man, 41, and woman, 28, apprehended for allegedly acting with seditious intent and violating city’s domestic national security law.
Technology minister Sun Dong explains city’s strategy for diversifying geopolitical risks and streamlining sharing of data in bay area.
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Hong Kong Observatory says showers particularly heavy in Sha Tin, with over 70mm of rain recorded in an hour
Athlete, 30, will join city’s biggest charity group and oldest racing club to promote development of young people and sports.
‘A broad trough of low pressure is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the coast of Guangdong and the northern part of the South China Sea,’ forecaster says
Two-year-old girl found alone at Mong Kok playground on Friday night, with mother detained next morning.
Finance chief set to visit Australia in September to promote the city and says government’s investment arm is screening 100 potential firms.
Flaps on plane’s wings fail to retract, according to media reports, prompting aircraft to return to Paris less than hour into flight.
Tai Po, Sheung Shui and Ta Kwu Ling record 34, 34.5 and 34.1 degrees respectively at 12.40pm, according to Observatory.
Rest of country also grappling with extreme weather as south records severe flooding and high temperatures prompt drought further north.
Source close to policymaking process says rise will fall within range of 5 to 9 per cent each year, starting in 2025-26 academic year.
Three Australians and one Briton say they will remain as non-permanent judges of the Court of Final Appeal.
Health minister says ban on flavoured tobacco products among measures, with bill to be presented to legislature.
Source says labelling requirement for duty-paid cigarettes will help law enforcement officials to spot contraband.
Observatory says weather will be mainly cloudy with occasional showers on Monday night and Tuesday with temperatures ranging between 24 and 26 degrees.