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The brown wood owl is among birds found in Hong Kong’s forests. Photo: KFBG
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protection

Conservationists highlight new species uncovered in city while urging authorities to formulate ‘red list’ to protect existing vulnerable ones.

Hong Kong weather

Relief after 9 blistering days as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Hong Kong environmental issues

Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?

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Hong Kong weather

How Hong Kong can protect manual workers bearing brunt of heatwave

Heatwave has taken toll on indoor and outdoor workers, triggering calls for authorities to review heat stress prevention measures.

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A construction worker carries an electric fan amid the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
A construction worker carries an electric fan amid the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong baby food producer recalls pastas over rice weevil scare

Baby Basic said it had removed all products that might have been affected from store shelves and also suspended production of the pastas.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Contractor ordered to fix faulty lifts causing Queen Mary Hospital block delay

Lawmaker says situation involving Anlev Elex Elevator ‘unacceptable’, warning it could further delay HK$13.5 billion redevelopment project.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Extreme heat grips Hong Kong as expert, labour groups urge district-level index

Temperatures in parts of northern Hong Kong, including Yuen Long and Ta Kwu Ling, reached up to 37.5 degrees Celsius.

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A construction worker shelters under an umbrella in Central. Photo: Karma Lo
A construction worker shelters under an umbrella in Central. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong urges parents not to delay childhood vaccinations as US limits jabs

All public health policies and medical recommendations must be based on scientific evidence, authorities say.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong rolls out online consent forms for children’s school flu jabs

Digital consent system will be introduced on the eHealth mobile application for the coming school year.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong considers lowering heat-stress warning thresholds amid criticism

Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning was not upgraded during hottest day on record.

Labour officials are reviewing the sensitivity of Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system after it remained at its lowest level during record heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.

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Construction workers at To Kwa Wan try to cool off in the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Construction workers at To Kwa Wan try to cool off in the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department seeks to extend licensing requirement for goats, sheep and cattle to entire city.

Hong Kong weather

Calls for system review after lowest alert in force during record-breaking heat

Amber heat-stress warning remained in place despite scorching temperatures.

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Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged depending on the conditions. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Families cool off in snow parks and malls as helpers struggle in record heat

Observatory records highest temperature in 142 years in the afternoon, saying hot weather will continue until midweek.

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Kids play at Magic Ice, an indoor snow park. Photo: Dickson Lee
Kids play at Magic Ice, an indoor snow park. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan

Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Parents urged to vaccinate children amid flu, Covid-19 and RSV infection cases

Paediatrician warns Hong Kong’s summer flu season has yet to peak, with cases showing no sign of decline, following first child death this year.

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Hong Kong weather

7-year-old girl among 2 hikers airlifted to hospital on hottest day of the year

A 28-year-old man and the girl were airlifted to hospital in separate incidents as Hong Kong sweltered in temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures exceeded 38 degrees in parts of Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Temperatures exceeded 38 degrees in parts of Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Temperatures could hit 37 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong over extremely hot weekend

Observatory warns residents to take precautions against heatstroke as extremely hot weather to persist under influence of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin.

Hong Kong society

More checks for embryo biopsies, overhaul reproductive tech law, DAB urges

Call for action comes nearly a month after regulatory body suspended most operations at fertility clinic over specimen mix-ups.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites

Labour Department says AI will be added later to help identify smoking workers.

Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong weather

Low chance of typhoon signal in Hong Kong but at least 22 flights to Japan axed

Tropical Cyclone Kujira set to weaken over weekend under countervailing influence of Dolphin, which has been downgraded to a severe typhoon.

Rainy weather over Victoria Harbour and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront earlier this week. Photo: Sam Tsang
Rainy weather over Victoria Harbour and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront earlier this week. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Water dispenser linked to legionnaires’ disease case in Hong Kong hospital

Devices dispensing cooled boiled water tested positive for Legionella bacteria at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, authorities say.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Boy, 7, dies in Hong Kong’s first fatal paediatric flu case of 2026

Child was inoculated and had not travelled but household contact had earlier tested positive for influenza and recovered.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Shenzhen warns clinics over illegal dental services, misleading ads in Hong Kong

Shenzhen health authorities issue warning after Hong Kong officials flag case of illegal dental practice at North Point shop.

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Mainland Chinese chain Goodfeel Dental operates a consultation centre on Kwong Fuk Road in Tai Po, attracting customers with “free teeth cleaning” and other offers. Photo: Jelly Tse
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