Hong Kong

Politics
Hong Kong Economy
Health & Environment
Law and Crime
Society
Education
Transport
China Future Tech
The tree fell over near Sheung Shui MTR station on Sunday night. Photo: Handout

Society

4 hurt as tree topples near Hong Kong railway station

Three women and a man struck by falling tree near Sheung Shui MTR station.

‘Do not swim’, Hong Kong Observatory says – but Tolo Harbour race goes ahead

Super Typhoon Ragasa: football farce as Hong Kong matches proceed amid flooding

Transport

Hong Kong to expand driverless vehicle testing at 3 locations this year

Vehicles will be trialled at SkyCity, Kai Tak development area and extension of existing North Lantau project, transport secretary says.

Autonomous vehicles at Hong Kong International Airport. The city implemented new regulatory framework for the technology in March of last year. Photo: Elson Li
Autonomous vehicles at Hong Kong International Airport. The city implemented new regulatory framework for the technology in March of last year. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Hong Kong to open museums to commercial, private events in same vein as Met Gala

Culture minister cites use of New York Metropolitan Museum of Art for ‘fundraising galas and fashion shows’ as possible inspiration.

Society

10 elderly people injured after falling like dominoes down Hong Kong escalator

Group was taking escalator down in shopping centre when man lost footing and sent others tumbling.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Hong Kong Economy

Hongkongers to enjoy ‘dividends’ of Northern Metropolis, John Lee promises

City leader stresses importance of using public funds to accelerate development of I&T, housing megaproject, citing 2001 case of science park.

The government earlier promised to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: May Tse
The government earlier promised to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee rejects suspension mechanism idea for labour import scheme

City’s economic transformation is meant to help struggling firms, but locals must consider new employment opportunities in ‘period of choice’, he says.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan banks on better market sentiment as sectors stabilise

Finance chief points to prospect of interest rate cut cycle emerging, saying ‘when people feel more confident, they are more willing to spend’.

Hong Kong Economy

Calls for clear licensing rules if dogs allowed into Hong Kong restaurants

City leader’s policy address included pledge to lift ban on pet dogs inside restaurants, but business owners say many details will need to be worked out.

videocam
Diners bring a dog to a pet-friendly shopping centre in Sha Tin. Photo: Eugene Lee

Transport

Hong Kong’s Cathay monitoring cyberattack on Europe system after flight delayed

Airline says flight from Brussels to Hong Kong was affected by attack, which has disrupted operations at major European airports, including Heathrow.

Cathay Pacific Airways says it is “closely monitoring” a cyberattack on European check-in and boarding systems. Photo: Harvey Kong
Cathay Pacific Airways says it is “closely monitoring” a cyberattack on European check-in and boarding systems. Photo: Harvey Kong

Hong Kong & China

Affluent Hong Kong investors snap up luxury flats as property market improves

‘With more rate cuts ahead … expect home prices to register some 3 to 5 per cent upside in 2026,’ property analyst Raymond Cheng says.

Health & Environment

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces as record wind speeds of 220km/h forecast

Hong Kong set to raise T1 typhoon signal as government prepares for ‘serious threats’ posed by looming storm.

10

Law and Crime

Experts hail first Hong Kong money-laundering conviction linked to wildlife case

Man. 37, jailed after customs carries out follow-up financial investigation based on a smuggling case involving endangered live corals.

The Customs and Excise Department carried out a financial probe based on an earlier smuggling case. Photo: Jelly Tse

Health & Environment

Global warming and increased travel drive surge in Hong Kong dengue infections

Health authorities urge vigilance as number of infections and other mosquito-borne diseases continues to climb annually.

Workers from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department carry out mosquito control. Photo: Karma Lo
Workers from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department carry out mosquito control. Photo: Karma Lo

China Business

Adrian Cheng focuses on ‘transformative industries’ under new firm ALMAD Group

The former New World Development CEO is on a mission to break new ground in culture, healthcare and digital assets.

Society

Residents praise smooth evacuation after wartime bomb found in Hong Kong

‘All we can do is wait, but the government has done well in their arrangements,’ says one retiree staying at Quarry Bay Community Hall.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Society

How murky world of ticket touting is making life a misery for Hong Kong fans

From buying tickets for pop concerts to booking sports venues, scalping has become a part of everyday life in Hong Kong, but how do you stop it?

25
Illustration: Davies C Surya
Illustration: Davies C Surya

Society

Warning for Hong Kong hikers in wake of black rainstorm signals, record downpour

Authorities, outdoor bodies and rescue groups warn of soil instability on trails following recent deluge.

videocam

Education

Graduate pay rises 4.8% in Hong Kong on average but who earns the most?

Average annual salary of graduates last year rose to HK$329,000.

Transport

Hong Kong taxi trade wants subsidised health checks amid calls for tougher rules

Public calls for annual checks after spate of crashes involving older drivers, but taxi trade warns that move could prompt more cabbies to quit.

39
The site of the crash in Tsuen Wan, where a taxi ploughed into a Filipino tourist. Photo: Handout
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Regina Ip

Opinion | Hong Kong doubles down on innovation and accountability for its future

Regina Ip
Ken Chu

Opinion | Northern Metropolis can be Hong Kong’s new growth engine

Ken Chu
David Dodwell

Outside In | To speed up Northern Metropolis construction, get in bamboo scaffolders

David Dodwell
Alfons Futterer,Zhonghua Sheng

Opinion | Why Hong Kong should seek to co-host China’s global AI centre

Alfons Futterer
Zhonghua Sheng
Dorothy Yeung

Opinion | Hong Kong must update its sexual offence laws to empower survivors

Dorothy Yeung
Alice Wu

Opinion | John Lee’s policy address must illuminate Hong Kong’s way forward

Alice Wu
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Video

This is where Hongkongers go for authentic local food

thumbnail of Cha Chaan Teng Hong Kong Authentic
Video

WWII bomb found in Hong Kong

Police disable WWII bomb found in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay
03:01
Video

The Hongkonger weaving urban noise into melodies

Laurie Lau Kwok-hong, a musician who records everyday sounds from places such as MTR stations and shopping malls to create his compositions, poses for a photo during an interview in Sheung Wan.
02:33
Video

What would it take for Hongkongers to have more babies?

Hong Kong wants to boost its birth rate, but what would it take for people to have more babies?
02:08
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING TOPICS
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
Hong Kong national security law (NSL)
Hong Kong protests
Crime in Hong Kong
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MOST POPULAR
1

Policy address, as it happened: Hong Kong’s John Lee vows reforms for economy

2

Hong Kong set to issue T3 typhoon signal as 2 storms head towards city

3

Hong Kong’s Cathay keeps eye on looming storm Ragasa as T3 remains in force

videocam
4

Mass evacuation, roads affected after 1,000lb WWII bomb found in Hong Kong

5

Storm surge warning as potential super typhoon Ragasa heads towards Hong Kong