Hong Kong’s rate of inflation for the full year is likely to remain at a “roughly moderate” level of 2.1% because the city is buffered from some of the factors that have exacerbated inflation in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly luring at least 36 residents to do forced labour in Southeast Asia
Police say number of residents who had been held captive in Southeast Asia has risen to 36, with 22 still in need of rescue. ( read original story ...)
12 people injured after Hong Kong bus hits teenage pedestrian, metal pole
In addition to 14-year-old girl, police say those injured included four men and seven women KMB spokesman says firm will investigate incident and assist with police inquiry A total of 12 people were ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Hong Kong: 6,400 young children already taken first jab since lowering of vaccine age threshold, says health minister
Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau renews calls for parents to vaccinate children amid recent surge in serious cases among those aged six months to three years Social Welfare Department announces plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has the land to solve its housing crisis. It just needs the courage to act
Mega projects like the Northern Metropolis and proposals to build on the fringes of country parks and utilise brownfield sites show land can be found The city needs to show boldness and determination ... ( read original story ...)
When carers need care: Hong Kong welfare group offers emotional support to those feeling stressed during pandemic
Exhausted and drained from looking after sick husband, housewife regains strength in group therapy Social workers at Hong Kong Family Welfare Society help 494 residents through scheme set up during ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court lifts reporting ban on upcoming security cases
A Hong Kong court lifted restrictions on reporting pre-trial proceedings of a landmark national security case involving 47 pro-democracy campaigners ... ( read original story ...)
6 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plead guilty to subversion
Six Hong Kongers who belonged to a pro-independence student group pleaded guilty on Saturday to charges of subverting the state under a Beijing-drafted security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s John Lee hints at raising daily quota of residents allowed to cross into mainland China
But Lee stressed at consultation session on his upcoming policy address that any increase must be gradual Chief executive also calls for more ideas on how city can attract talent, while community ... ( read original story ...)
First minor convicted under Hong Kong national security law
Secondary student Wan Chung-wai, who was 15 at the time of her arrest, is among four teens admitting call for ‘armed revolution’. ( read original story ...)
Teen drowns at Hong Kong beach while red flag warning over big waves in force
Police receive report from friend of teenager at 5.51pm saying he was believed to have drowned at Lower Cheung Sha Beach Authorities had raised a red flag due to large waves at the beach and two ... ( read original story ...)
Commissioner’s office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR urges external forces to stop meddling with Hong Kong’s rule of law
"We urge the politicians to refrain from undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong and stop their moves of disrupting Hong Kong and containing China," said a spokesperson for the office. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Swimming Championships: Siobhan Haughey in winning return, Hayden Kwan smashes record
Swimming in hometown for 1st time in 15 months, Haughey wins 200 metres freestyle in comeback after injury, while Kwan breaks city 100m backstroke best. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bus company KMB holds first-ever recruitment event at mosque, community leader praises move
Company's non-Chinese bus captains were invited to share experiences with jobseekers at Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre City's Muslim community lauded effort to engage people from different ethnic ... ( read original story ...)