Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure.
New energy, AI, EV and biotech to drive Hong Kong IPO growth: HKEX
US$4 billion in Hong Kong in the first three weeks of 2026, with hundreds more lining up to list, Bonnie Chan says.
Porpoise with stillborn calf found in Hong Kong waters
Mammal believed to have died while giving birth and was found in Mirs Bay by partner boat captain of Swire Institute of Marine Science.
Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea undersea cable damage case
A lawyer for a Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea said on Tuesday 18 witnesses would be called to testify in the case.
Chinese Snack Retailer Busy Ming Looks to Raise $428 Mln in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese snack retailer Busy Ming has started taking orders from investors for its Hong Kong initial public offering, looking to raise US$428.4 million as companies continue tapping the city's buzzing ...
Hong Kong to Call 10 Witnesses in Case Over Baltic Sea Undersea Cable Damage
HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ten witnesses will be called to testify in a "criminal damage" case against a Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea ...
Hong Kong marathon runner carrying baby during race is disqualified
A runner in a marathon in Hong Kong has sparked widespread outrage after he was filmed carrying a baby before officials disqualified him and forced him to quit the race over safety concerns.
Hong Kong logistics head stripped of award, 3 staff face action in water scandal
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says staff failed to perform duties, lacked awareness, judgment and analytical ability to identify issues.
Direct flights to China too ‘atrocious’? Fly to Hong Kong first, then switch to high-speed rail
Hong Kong expands its high-speed rail network with 16 new routes, enhancing its role as a stopover city for China travel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong authorities start 2-month inspection operation on building fire safety
Fire Services Department begins ad hoc checks on residential and mixed-use buildings older than 39 years to ensure safety equipment in place.
Hong Kong deports 113 failed asylum seekers in week-long operation
Authorities say 68 men and 45 women, some of whom completed jail sentences for offences in city, were sent back to their home countries.
Hong Kong Professionals Push for Lighter Crypto Reporting Amid New Licensing Plans
The Hong Kong government may need to reconsider certain aspects of the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Recently, the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) ...
Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust than outcome of any single case’: chief justice
Calls for early release of any defendant on political grounds strike against the rule of law, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says of Jimmy Lai case.
The 7th “Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme” Grandly Launched 39 Selected Local Design Companies Driving Hong Kong Design Brands to Expand Licensing Opportunities
Organized by the Innovative Entrepreneur Association ('IEA') and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency ('CCIDA'), the Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme ...