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Hong Kong will set aside HK$50 million from its Disaster Relief Fund for emergency projects after deadly flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong sets aside HK$50 million from relief fund for Nepal-Tibet flood victims

Fund will support emergency aid projects for communities hit by deadly floods, as Chief Executive John Lee pledges swift handling of applications.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new law

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Why some Wang Fuk Court owners have refused buy-back deal even as deadline nears

Crime in Hong Kong

Lawyer warns against doxxing after AIA employee suspended over mall brawl

Internet users identified and circulated employee’s personal details, including her name and profession after viral play-area brawl.

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The viral brawl among three women took place at APM mall. Photo: Threads/one_mushroooom
The viral brawl among three women took place at APM mall. Photo: Threads/one_mushroooom
Hong Kong science and tech

AI use on 1823 platform will cut frustration but data safeguards needed: experts

Hong Kong lawmakers say enhanced AI could speed up complaint handling, but expert warns agentic systems pose privacy and automated error risks.

Hong Kong entertainment

US singer Post Malone delays Hong Kong concert, sparking fan complaints

Concert organiser Live Nation Hong Kong says September 16 show at Kai Tak Stadium has been postponed.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong parents to get alerts over teens’ self-harm searches on Instagram

Meta Platforms rolls out alerts to help parents intervene when teenagers repeatedly search for self-harm-related content as part of wider safety measures.

Meta has introduced alerts for Hong Kong parents when teenagers repeatedly search for suicide- or self-harm-related terms. Photo: Elson Li
Meta has introduced alerts for Hong Kong parents when teenagers repeatedly search for suicide- or self-harm-related terms. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels rainstorm warnings, afternoon school sessions go ahead

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning at 10.15am, about an hour after downgrading it from red.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong to expand AI use on 1823 platform to vet inquiries by end of year

Digital Policy Office also says it will explore using agentic AI from fourth quarter, automating certain tasks to free up staff for other duties.

Hong Kong society

‘Panicked’: pause to US visa interviews affects more than 100 Hong Kong applicants

Sudden global restrictions by Trump have some applicants in city fearing US may scrap immigration pathway.

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US President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the US State Department said that “appointments for visa services” had been adjusted as officers underwent training at embassies and consulates worldwide. Photo: AP
Accidents and personal safety

3 people injured, 4 cats dead after power bank catches fire in Hong Kong flat

Fire breaks out at So Uk Estate in Cheung Sha Wan just before 3am, forcing nearly 80 residents to flee before firefighters extinguish flames at 3.29am.

Firefighters at the scene on Thursday. Photo: Facebook/ 新蘇屋邨
Firefighters at the scene on Thursday. Photo: Facebook/ 新蘇屋邨
Hong Kong economy

How mainland Chinese engineers can help Hong Kong firms bridge talent gap

Vast pool of mainland engineers can help Hong Kong companies ease an acute shortage of local talent, academic says.

Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver killed, 11 others injured as vehicle hits Discovery Bay bus, truck

Crash on Cheung Tung Road involved taxi, truck and bus heading from Discovery Bay to Sunny Bay MTR station.

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Hong Kong economy

Customers facing steeper electricity bills as Hong Kong firms raise fuel charges

CLP Power and HK Electric announce higher fuel-related charges, while offering rebates and subsidies to ease the burden on households.

HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, said that its fuel clause charge would rise to 60.7 Hong Kong cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sites

Readers discuss work supervisors’ dilemma on extremely hot days, and Hongkong Post’s financial woes.

A construction worker on site under the extreme heat in To Kwa Wan on August 10. The city reached a scorching 36.9 degrees Celsius on August 9, the ­highest temperature recorded since the Hong Kong Observatory began operating in 1884. Photo: Sam Tsang
A construction worker on site under the extreme heat in To Kwa Wan on August 10. The city reached a scorching 36.9 degrees Celsius on August 9, the ­highest temperature recorded since the Hong Kong Observatory began operating in 1884. Photo: Sam Tsang
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Want to keep a big dog in Hong Kong? Experts share what you should know

Concerns about responsible handling of big dogs raised after attacks last week.

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Hong Kong economy

Chinese tech, pharma firms eye Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion

Industry leaders highlight city’s international reach and expertise as state-owned drug maker considers Northern Metropolis project investment.

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Hong Kong economy

Heavyweights give Northern Metropolis vote of confidence with HK$1.03b land win

Six-company consortium awarded tender for 10.5-hectare project in Hung Shui Kiu, with total investment of HK$16.8 billion expected.

The project covers 10.5 hectares of land in the Hung Shui Kiu area. Photo: Eugene Lee
The project covers 10.5 hectares of land in the Hung Shui Kiu area. Photo: Eugene Lee
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after attacks

Proposal calls for risk tiers, certified handlers, muzzles or possible confiscation of highest-risk animals as authorities review fighting-dog rules.

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Hong Kong society

Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’

From phone-free habits to weekend breaks, residents are embracing digital detoxes to ease stress, improve sleep and reclaim focus in an always-on culture.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong rules out Wang Fuk Court buy-back extension as 100 owners hesitate

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong warns of ‘substantially lower’ compensation at later stage if government uses legal means to acquire flats.

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Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. About 5 per cent of owners remained undecided about buy-back terms. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Elderly woman allegedly pressured into spending HK$100,000 on beauty products

Customs launches investigation after woman claims 88-year-old mum left exhausted and confused with huge bill from company already under scrutiny.

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The daughter of the elderly customer said the ordeal took place at the Avinichi booth in Wing On department store in Sheung Wan. Photo: Google Map
The daughter of the elderly customer said the ordeal took place at the Avinichi booth in Wing On department store in Sheung Wan. Photo: Google Map
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong-built greenhouse gas tracker device ‘functioning well’ on space station

Tech minister Sun Dong says Multi‑Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory has ‘successfully captured images with good clarity’.

Hong Kong society

Government still weighing decision on restricting proxy voters, official says

Proposed changes to law on buildings management meant to combat bid-rigging but limits to proxy votes could be too strict, home affairs director says.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Labour unions call for mandatory heatstroke-prevention equipment for workers

Labour leaders urge stronger protections in extreme heat and recognition of heatstroke as statutory occupational disease to aid compensation claims.

Unions want Hong Kong employers to be legally required to provide outdoor workers with protective gear during extreme heat. Photo: Karma Lo
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